About this role
🌟 Club Manager – After School Club
📍 Fitzmaurice Primary School, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire BA15 1LE
💷 £14.00 per hour
⏰ 15 hours per week Term Time contract
📅 Term Time Only | Starting September 2026
🚀 Opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week during school holidays if desired
Working Day: 15.00 - 18.00, Monday to Friday during Term Time Only.
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 After School Club in Bradford-on-Avon.
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.
🕒 Working Hours
After School Club
15:00 – 18:00
Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Total contracted hours: 15 hours per week
This role offers a fantastic work-life balance, with afternoons and early evenings dedicated to delivering high-quality childcare and creating memorable experiences for children after the school day.
Looking for additional hours? You'll also have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week 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 for children after the school day.
You'll build positive 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
Create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for childrenLead exciting activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, and structured playPlan engaging sessions that are inclusive, age-appropriate, and child-centredManage, motivate, and support your team to deliver outstanding experiencesBuild strong relationships with parents, carers, school staff, and colleaguesEnsure safeguarding, health & safety, and company policies are followed at all timesMaintain accurate records and oversee the day-to-day running of the clubEncourage positive behaviour, confidence, and independence in childrenHelp create a club environment where every child feels included, valued, and supported⭐ What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
A natural leader who is confident, caring, and creativePassionate about working with childrenOrganised and able to manage multiple prioritiesA strong communicator who enjoys building relationshipsEnthusiastic, energetic, and proactiveCommitted to delivering exceptional childcare experiencesWe'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 environmentExperience leading, supervising, or supporting a teamA passion for creating engaging experiences that help children thriveDon'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.
This role could be ideal for candidates with experience as a:
Sports CoachTeaching Assistant (TA)PlayworkerActivity LeaderNursery Practitioner or Nursery ManagerSEN Support AssistantYouth WorkerScout or Guide LeaderDrama, Dance, or Performing Arts InstructorNCS Team LeaderChildcare PractitionerOr anyone looking to take the next step into a rewarding leadership role within childcare.
🎁 What's in it for You?
£13.60 per hourOpportunity to work additional hours during school holidaysNo weekend workingPaid training and ongoing professional developmentRegular CPD opportunitiesAccess to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health AssuredDiscounted wraparound care and holiday clubs for your own children (where applicable)Refer-a-friend rewardsFriendly, supportive, and inclusive team cultureGenuine opportunities for career progression🌟 Why Join Junior Adventures Group?
At JAG, our people make the difference.
Every day, our teams create safe, exciting, and memorable experiences for children across the UK. We believe in supporting our colleagues to grow, develop, and thrive while making a positive impact in their communities.
If you're passionate about children, leadership, and creating fun-filled experiences, we'd love to welcome you to the JAG family.
Learn more about life at JAG:
https://youtu.be/NdyZ78K1Gy8
🛡 Safeguarding
We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List Check, and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS and suitability checks. As part of our safeguarding and due diligence procedures, online searches may be undertaken in relation to shortlisted candidates.
Applicants must:
Complete our application form as part of our safer recruitment process (CVs alone will not be accepted)Provide two references (including most recent employer)Undergo an enhanced DBS checkProvide appropriate documentation for vetting
For more information:Keeping Children Safe in Education
🎉 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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Childcare Level 3 is desirable