Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Guildford GU2
- Full-time
- Compensation: GBP 13.60 - GBP 13.60 - hourly
- Junior Adventures Group
- Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- Breakfast Club: 7:15am – 9:00am
- After School Club: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Lead the fun. Inspire children. Love what you do.
Are you a passionate childcare professional who enjoys leading a team and creating unforgettable experiences for children?
At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we're looking for an enthusiastic Breakfast & After School Club Manager to lead our thriving wraparound care provision at St Nicolas' C of E Infant School in Guildford.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a busy and rewarding club where every day brings new adventures. You'll lead a small, dedicated team, build strong relationships with children, parents and the school, and create a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment where children aged 4–11 can play, learn and thrive before and after the school day.
Whether it's arts and crafts, sports, imaginative play, team games or outdoor adventures, you'll help make every session a highlight of each child's day.
This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step into management or an existing childcare leader looking for a fresh challenge.
There are also opportunities to increase your hours by working in our Holiday Clubs and Lunchtime Clubs, if desired.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the Breakfast & After School Club.
- Plan and deliver exciting, inclusive and engaging activities for children aged 4–11.
- Create a safe, happy and welcoming environment where every child feels valued.
- Lead, motivate and support your team to deliver outstanding childcare.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, school staff and colleagues.
- Manage registers, planning and day-to-day club administration.
- Promote positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
- Ensure safeguarding, health & safety and company policies are followed at all times.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about working with children.
- A confident and supportive leader who enjoys motivating others.
- Organised, reliable and able to manage a busy club environment.
- An excellent communicator who builds positive relationships.
- Creative, energetic and full of enthusiasm.
- Committed to delivering exceptional childcare experiences.
Experience in childcare, education, playwork, sports coaching, youth work or a similar environment would be advantageous.
Whether you've worked as a Playworker, Sports Coach, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Holiday Club Leader, Youth Worker or Children's Activity Leader, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s in it for You?
- £13.60 per hour.
- Permanent Term Time Only contract (39 weeks per year).
- Family-friendly hours with no weekend working.
- Paid training and ongoing professional development.
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
- Discounted wraparound care and Holiday Clubs (where applicable).
- A fun, supportive and welcoming team.
- Excellent opportunities to progress your career with Junior Adventures Group.
About Junior Adventures Group
At Junior Adventures Group, we believe every child deserves a safe, inspiring and joyful place where they can learn, play and grow.
Every day, our passionate teams create memorable experiences that help children build confidence, develop friendships and discover new interests. We’re proud to make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of children across the UK—and we’d love you to be part of that journey.
Safeguarding
Junior Adventures Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This role is subject to safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Complete our safer recruitment process.
- Provide two satisfactory references, including their most recent employer.
- Undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
- Provide all required documentation for pre-employment vetting.
Join the JAG Family!
If you’re ready to lead a fantastic team, inspire children every day and make a real difference in your local community, we’d love to hear from you.
Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Guildford GU2 employer: Junior Adventures Group
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