Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Northwood HA6

Job Description

🌟 Club Manager – Breakfast & After School Club

📍 Eastbury Farm Primary School, Bishops Avenue, Northwood, Hertfordshire HA6 3DG
💷 up to £14.50 per hour
⏰ 22.5 hours per week
📅 Term Time Only Contract 

Start Date: 3rd September 2026

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 one of our thriving Breakfast & After School Clubs.

This is an exciting 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 responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where children can play, learn, and grow through a variety of activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, and structured play.

🕒 Working Hours

Monday to Friday

• Breakfast Club: 07:15 – 8.45
• After School Club: 15.00 – 18:00

Total contracted hours: 22.5 per week

This role operates on a split-shift basis, giving you flexibility during the middle of the day for study, family commitments, hobbies, or personal time.

There may also be opportunities to increase your hours through Holiday Clubs.

🚀 About the Role

As a Club Manager, you'll be the heart of your setting, leading a small team to deliver exceptional childcare experiences for children aged 4–11 years.

You'll build strong relationships with families, school staff, and colleagues while ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and activity delivery.

This could be an excellent first step into management for someone looking to develop their leadership skills within a rewarding childcare environment.

🌈 What You'll Be Doing

• Create a fun, safe, and inspiring environment for children every day
• Lead exciting activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, team challenges, and structured play
• Plan engaging sessions that are inclusive, age-appropriate, and child-led
• Manage, motivate, and support your team to deliver outstanding experiences
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, school staff, and colleagues
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and company policies are always followed
• Maintain accurate records and oversee the day-to-day running of the club
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage children to develop confidence, independence, and friendships

⭐ What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• A confident and positive leader
• Passionate about working with children
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Creative, energetic, and proactive
• Committed to delivering outstanding childcare experiences

This role could be ideal for candidates with experience as:

• Sports Coach
• Teaching Assistant (TA)
• Playworker
• Activity Leader
• Nursery Room Leader or Nursery Manager
• SEN Support Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Scout or Guide Leader
• Drama, Dance, or Performing Arts Instructor
• NCS Team Leader
• Childcare Practitioner

Or anyone looking to take the next step into a rewarding management role within childcare.

🎁 What's in it for You?

• up to £14.50 per hour
• No weekend working
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to progress within a growing organisation
• 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
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact in your local community

🛡 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, including:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Two satisfactory references (including your most recent employer)
• Verification of relevant documentation and right to work
• Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

For more information:

Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) Guidance

🎉 Join the JAG Family!

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.

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