Before and After-School Club Manager - Campton Academy

Junior Adventures Group; Shefford; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

CPD opportunities

Wraparound care discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group is seeking a Childcare Setting Manager for Campton Academy in Shefford. The role is 21 hours per week during term-time, with potential holiday club work. You’ll lead a small team and deliver sports, arts, and structured play for children aged 4–11.

You will split your day between morning and afternoon sessions, with a break in between. The job offers training, DBS checks, and opportunities to grow into management.

Qualifications

• Natural leaders with energy and creativity.
• Strong communication with parents, schools and teams.
• Organised planners who can manage activities and people.

Responsibilities

• Greet children each morning and afternoon with energy, kicking off days with games and sports.
• Lead after-school activities like arts & crafts, drama, multi-sports, and structured play.
• Plan engaging, age-appropriate, inclusive sessions that are fun.
• Manage and motivate the team to deliver high-quality care and play experiences.
• Communicate confidently with parents, schools, and central operations.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and company procedures.

Skills

Natural leaders

Communication

Organised planners

Child-focused

Job description

Before and After-School Club Manager - Campton Academy

• Full-time

Location: Campton Academy, Shefford
Hours: 21 hours per week - breakfast club and after-school club 7.30am-9.00am and 3.00pm-5.50pm

Pay: £14.00 per hour
Contract: Term‑Time, with holiday camp work available

Make a difference. Lead the fun. Love your job.
Do you love working with children and want to turn your energy and leadership skills into something truly meaningful? AtJunior Adventures Group (JAG), we’re looking for passionate people to lead our Breakfast & After School Clubs (and Holiday Clubs too!) where play, creativity, and connection come together.

As aChildcare Setting Manager, you’ll be at the heart of one of our children’s activity clubs, creating safe, exciting, and enriching experiences for children aged 4–11. You’ll lead a small team, build strong relationships with schools and families, and deliver a mix of sports, arts, games, and structured play every single day!
This could be a great first step into management.

This role is split shift, meaning you’ll work mornings and afternoons, with a break in between (great for studying, hobbies, family, or even a nap!). You’ll also have the opportunity to increase your hours during Holiday Club seasons and Lunchtime Cover.

What you’ll do day-to-day:

• 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.

What we’re looking for:

You may have worked as aSports Coach, Teaching Assistant (TA), Playworker, Drama/Dance Instructor, NCS Leader, Scout Leader, Nursery Manager, SEN Support, Dinner Lady, Student, or even as aparentwanting a new career in childcare.

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• Paid training and regular CPD opportunities.


• Discounts for your own little ones on wraparound care & holiday clubs.


• 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support through Health Assured.


• Recommend-a-friend rewards.


• Join a fun, friendly team with a shared passion for making a difference!

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.

Join the JAG Family!

If you’re ready to take the lead, bring the fun, and make every school day a new adventure — we’d love to hear from you.

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