After School Club Manager - Reading, Berkshire

Junior Adventures Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's activities provider is seeking a dedicated After School Club Manager in Reading, Berkshire. This role involves managing staff and creating a safe and fun environment for children, delivering a variety of engaging activities. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, organized, and possess good communication skills. The position offers a part-time schedule with opportunities during school holidays, and the company supports staff in gaining their Paediatric First Aid Qualification. Join us to make a difference in children's lives!

Benefits

Paid Paediatric First Aid Qualification

Opportunity to work extra hours during school holidays

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children, preferably in a similar role.
• Ability to manage and inspire a team effectively.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding policies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and support staff delivering a safe programme.
• Ensure effective communication with parents and the school.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities for children.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Job description

Job Details

After School Club Manager - Reading, Berkshire

Job Type: Term Time Only - 15 hours per week

Start Date: 3rd September

Job Title: After School Club Manager

Location

Battle Primary Academy, Cranbury Rd, Reading, RG30 2TD

Hours: 15 hours per week - Term Time Only

Operational Hours during Term Time

Monday to Friday - 15.00 - 18.00 for After School Club

Pay

Pay: up to £14.50 per hour (plus holiday pay)

NB: The successful candidate will be put forward for Paediatric First Aid Qualification, paid for by us if not already qualified

Contract

Contracts Available: Term Time only

About the Role

• SEN experience will be desirable but not essential for this role* you will have the option to work up to 40 hrs per week during all school holidays if desired. Please note: Playworker opportunities also available – paying up to £12.21 per hour.

  We need someone who can manage, direct and support staff in their delivery of a safe and effective programme, while ensuring team members are motivated and happy. Are you easily approachable and can communicate and engage with people?

  As a Club Manager you will ensure that there is effective communication between your venue, your team, parents, the school or host leisure centre and Central Operations. We need someone to provide inclusive, fun, and engaging care for our children while inspiring them to explore their interests.

  Are you organised and enthusiastic? You would plan, supervise and deliver planned activities with structure and enthusiasm. This includes a wide range from multi sports, games, arts & crafts, downtime and structured play.

  Are you proactive, responsible and able to follow procedures? The children in our care are our responsibility and we have protocols and policies we need to follow – we need our Club Managers to implement these with team members.

  Do you have bundles of energy, excitement, enthusiasm, and want to make a difference every day, while getting paid? We want someone who is people-focused, warm, honest and genuine and wants to create unexpected experiences which make people go ‘WOW!’. We want your unique talents and skills, and if you’re a big kid at heart – even better!

  Our people will always make us special at JAG – if you answered yes to a number of the questions above – it’s people just like you we’re looking for! Every single day, our incredible, professional teams make a positive difference in children’s lives across the UK.

  Apply now to be a JAG Club Manager and start your journey today! We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and so all our team members require an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the Exceptions Order.