After-School Club Leader - Lead Activities & Team

Junior Adventures Group; East Ham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and CPD opportunities

Discounts for wraparound care and for/

24/7 wellbeing support

Recommend-a-friend rewards

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is seeking a Childcare Setting Manager to lead a Breakfast & After School Club, guiding a small team and building strong relationships with schools and families. You will deliver a mix of sports, arts, games, and structured play for children aged 4–11, with emphasis on safety and enrichment.

This role is split shift across mornings and afternoons, with potential to increase hours during Holiday Club seasons and Lunchtime Cover.

Qualifications

• Natural leaders who are confident, caring, and creative.
• Great communicators who love building relationships.
• Organised planners who can manage teams and activities.
• People who genuinely love working with children.

Responsibilities

• Greet children each morning and afternoon with fun and energy, kickstarting the day with games, sports, and positive vibes.
• Lead exciting after-school activities like arts & crafts, team challenges, drama, multi-sports, and structured play.
• Plan engaging sessions that are age-appropriate, inclusive, and (most importantly) fun!
• Manage and motivate your team to deliver brilliant care and play experiences.
• Communicate confidently with parents, your team, the host school, and central operations.
• Ensure health & safety, safeguarding, and company procedures are followed with confidence and care.

Skills

Natural leaders

Great communicators

Organised planners

Love working with children

Job description

Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is seeking a Childcare Setting Manager to lead a Breakfast & After School Club, guiding a small team and building strong relationships with schools and families. You will deliver a mix of sports, arts, games, and structured play for children aged 4–11, with emphasis on safety and enrichment.

This role is split shift across mornings and afternoons, with potential to increase hours during Holiday Club seasons and Lunchtime Cover.