After School & Holiday Club Manager - Eastleigh, Hampshire

Junior Adventures Group UK; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of children's care is seeking an enthusiastic After School & Holiday Club Manager for a permanent role in Eastleigh. The ideal candidate will have management experience and a passion for working with children. Responsibilities include leading a team, planning engaging activities, and ensuring safety and effective communication. This position offers up to 40 hours of work per week during school holidays, with a pay rate of £13.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team and supporting staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and parents.
• Passion for providing engaging care to children.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support staff in delivering a safe program.
• Plan, supervise, and deliver activities for children.
• Ensure effective communication between all stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership experience

Management skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Job description

Job Details

• After School & Holiday Club Manager - Eastleigh, Hampshire
• Job Type: Full Time, Permanent – 15 hours per week
• Start Date: 1st September 2025
• Job Title: After School & Holiday Club Manager
• Location: Nightingale Primary School, Blackbird Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9JW
• Hours: 15 hours per week – During Term Time & up to 40 hrs per week during School Holidays
• Contract: Fixed 52 week permanent contract
• Operational Hours during Term Time:

  Monday to Friday – 15.00 – 18.00 for After School Club

• Operational Hours during School Holidays:

  Monday to Friday – 8.30 – 17.30

• Pay: £13.50 per hour
• NB: The successful candidate will be put forward for Paediatric First Aid Qualification, paid for by us if not already qualified
• 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
• The ideal candidate will have management & team leading experience and be able to demonstrate a real passion for working with children

About the Role

Do you want to lead a passionate team who have the same goals as you?

At Junior Adventures Group we are on the lookout for a happy, enthusiastic and passionate Club Manager who is committed to developing and nurturing other team members, as well as our children.

You'd be joining the UK's leading provider of children's wraparound care offering a range of roles in our Breakfast, After School and Holiday Clubs.

So, what does it mean to be a JAG Club Manager?

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Do you want to lead a passionate team who have the same goals as you?
• 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.
• Do you want to inspire the next generation?
• 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 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!'.
• Do you seek a role that allows you to be your special self that is flexible around you?
• 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.

Application & Compliance

Apply now to be a JAG Club Manager and start your journey today! We are great now, but we could be even better with you!

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 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975.