At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a fun Breakfast & After School Club, creating engaging activities for children aged 4-11.
- Company: Join Junior Adventures Group, a supportive team dedicated to enriching children's lives.
- Benefits: Earn £13.60 per hour, with paid training and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Flexible hours, friendly culture, and potential for additional holiday work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and strong leadership skills; Level 3 qualification is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 13.6 - 13.6 £ per hour.
Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Club Manager to lead our Breakfast & After School Club in Ludgershall. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your first step into management or build on your existing leadership experience while making a genuine difference in children's lives every day. You'll be at the heart of the club, creating a safe, exciting, and enriching environment where children aged 4–11 can play, learn, and thrive through a variety of engaging activities.
Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
- Breakfast Club: 07:30 – 08:35
- After School Club: 15:15 – 18:00
Total contracted hours: 19 hours 10 minutes per week. This is a split‑shift role, giving you flexibility during the middle of the day for family commitments, study, hobbies, or personal time. There may also be opportunities to work additional hours during school holidays through our Holiday Club provision.
About the Role
As Club Manager, you'll lead a small team to deliver exceptional wraparound care experiences before and after the school day. You will create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where children can learn, play, and build confidence, while supporting and motivating your team to deliver outstanding childcare every day. You'll also build strong relationships with children, parents, school staff, and colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and activity delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional childcare experiences.
- Plan and deliver engaging activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, and structured play.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
- Build positive relationships with parents, carers, school staff, and colleagues.
- Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and company procedures are followed at all times.
- Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the club, including registers and record keeping.
- Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and independence in children.
- Support children's wellbeing through fun, engaging, and enriching activities.
What We're Looking For
- A natural leader who is confident, caring, and creative.
- Passionate about working with children.
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
- A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships.
- Enthusiastic, energetic, and proactive.
- Committed to delivering exceptional childcare experiences.
Qualifications & Experience
- A Level 3 Childcare Qualification (desirable).
- Experience working with children in a childcare, education, or playwork environment.
- Experience leading, supervising, or supporting a team.
- A passion for creating engaging experiences that help children thrive.
We would still consider applicants who do not hold a Level 3 qualification but have relevant childcare experience and can demonstrate strong leadership skills. Ideal candidates may come from backgrounds such as Playworker, Sports Coach, Teaching Assistant, Activity Leader, Nursery Practitioner, Youth Worker, SEN Support Assistant, Drama or Dance Instructor, or similar roles.
Benefits
- £13.60 per hour.
- Opportunity to work additional hours during school holidays.
- Paid training and ongoing professional development.
- Regular CPD opportunities.
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
- Discounted wraparound care and holiday clubs for your own children (where applicable).
- Refer-a-friend rewards.
- Friendly, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
This role requires compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Application Requirements
- Complete our online application form as part of our safer recruitment process (CVs alone are not accepted).
- Provide two satisfactory references, including one from the most recent employer.
- Provide a childcare reference where applicable.
- Undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
- Provide documentation to support identity, right to work, and vetting requirements.
All safeguarding checks must be successfully completed before employment can commence. If you're ready to take the lead, inspire young minds, and make every school day an adventure, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with Junior Adventures Group!
Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Ludgershall SP11 employer: Junior Adventures Group
Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of both its employees and the children they serve. With a supportive and inclusive team culture, JAG offers flexible working hours, opportunities for professional growth through paid training, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in children's lives every day. Located in Ludgershall, this role provides a unique opportunity to balance work with personal commitments while being part of a passionate community dedicated to delivering outstanding childcare experiences.
