At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a fun Breakfast & After School Club for children aged 4-11, creating engaging activities.
- 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: Enjoy a split-shift schedule, allowing time for personal commitments and hobbies.
- 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.
Full-time Compensation: GBP 13.60 - hourly
Junior Adventures Group Make a Difference. Lead the Fun. Love Your Job.
Do you love working with children and want to turn your energy, creativity, and leadership skills into something truly meaningful? At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Club Manager to lead our Breakfast & After School Club provision. 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. 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.
Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Breakfast Club: 07:30 – 08:45
After School Club: 15:00 – 18:00
Total contracted hours: 21 hours 15 minutes per week
This is a split‑shift role, giving you a break 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 and support a small team to deliver exceptional wrap‑around care experiences before and after the school day. You’ll build strong relationships with children, parents, school staff, and colleagues while ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and activity delivery. From sports and games to arts & crafts, team challenges, and structured play, you’ll help create memorable experiences that children look forward to every day.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and motivate your team to deliver outstanding childcare experiences
- Create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment where every child can thrive
- Plan and deliver engaging activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, and structured play
- Support children's confidence, creativity, and development through play
- Build positive relationships with parents, carers, school staff, and colleagues
- Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and company procedures are followed at all times
- Manage daily routines, registers, and relevant documentation
- Encourage positive behaviour and create an inclusive environment for all children
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 responsibilities
- A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships
- Enthusiastic, energetic, and proactive
- Committed to creating high‑quality childcare experiences
We'd Love to Hear From You If You Have:
- 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
Don't have a Level 3 qualification? We'd still love to hear from you if you have relevant childcare experience and can demonstrate strong leadership skills. Or anyone looking to take the next step into a rewarding leadership role.
What Types of Roles Can Fit This Position
- Playworker
- Sports Coach
- Teaching Assistant
- Activity Leader
- Nursery Practitioner
- Youth Worker
- SEN Support Assistant
- Drama or Dance Instructor
What's in it for You?
- £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 wrap‑around 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
Compliance & Legal Requirements
This role requires compliance 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 online application form as part of our safer recruitment process (CVs alone cannot be accepted)
- Provide two satisfactory references, including one from their 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.
Application Process
Apply today and start your journey with Junior Adventures Group!
Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Westbury BA13 employer: Junior Adventures Group
At Junior Adventures Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values creativity, leadership, and a passion for working with children. Our supportive and inclusive team culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering regular training and development opportunities, as well as the flexibility of a split-shift role that allows for a healthy work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful difference in children's lives while enjoying competitive pay and additional benefits such as discounted childcare for your own children.
