At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a fun Breakfast & After School Club, planning exciting activities for children.
- Company: Join Junior Adventures Group, a supportive and friendly childcare provider.
- Benefits: Earn £13.80 per hour with family-friendly hours and paid training.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and additional paid hours available.
- Why this job: Inspire children and lead a fantastic team in a vibrant environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and some management skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13.8 - 13.8 £ per hour.
Company Description: Junior Adventures Group
Childcare Setting Manager – Breakfast & After School Club
Location: St Paul's C of E Junior School, Oxford Road, Wokingham, RG41 2YJ
Pay: £13.80 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Working Hours:
- Breakfast Club: 7:15am – 8:45am
- After School Club: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Lead the fun. Inspire children. Love what you do.
Are you a passionate childcare professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role? At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we're looking for an enthusiastic Childcare Setting Manager to lead our Breakfast & After School Club at St Paul's C of E Junior School. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a thriving wraparound care provision where every day is different. You'll lead a small team, build strong relationships with children, families and the school, and create a safe, welcoming environment where children aged 4–11 can play, learn and thrive.
Whether it's organising exciting sports, arts and crafts, team games, outdoor adventures or imaginative play, you'll help make every session memorable. This is a split-shift role, working mornings and afternoons with a break in between—ideal for those looking for a role that fits around family life or other commitments. There are also opportunities to increase your hours by working in our Holiday Clubs and Lunchtime Clubs.
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 fun, safe and welcoming environment where every child feels valued and included.
- 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 and encourage children's confidence, independence and wellbeing.
- Ensure safeguarding, health & safety and company policies are followed at all times.
What We're Looking For:
- 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 enthusiastic.
- Committed to delivering high-quality childcare.
- Experience in childcare, education, playwork, sports coaching, youth work or a similar environment would be advantageous.
What's in it for You?
- £13.80 per hour.
- Permanent term-time only contract.
- Family-friendly hours with no weekend working.
- Opportunities to work additional paid hours during Holiday Clubs and Lunchtime Clubs.
- 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).
- Refer-a-Friend reward scheme.
- A supportive, friendly and fun team environment.
- Excellent opportunities to develop your career with Junior Adventures Group.
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 inspire children, lead a fantastic team and make every school day an adventure, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start your next adventure with Junior Adventures Group!
Qualifications: Experience working with children in a similar role and some management experience.
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