Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Bristol BS2

Junior Adventures Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paediatric First Aid funded

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted wraparound care

Refer-a-friend rewards

Family-friendly hours

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group in Bristol is seeking a Breakfast & After School Club Manager to lead our wraparound care for children aged 4–11. You’ll oversee daily operations, support a team, and partner with the school to deliver safe, fun, and enriching activities.

This role offers term-time hours, a total of 22.5 hours per week, with additional hours in school holidays. A strong focus on safeguarding and high-quality childcare is essential, along with leadership experience in similar settings.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in childcare settings.
• Ability to lead a team and work independently.
• Excellent communication with children, families and schools.
• Organised and reliable with strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the daily operation of the Breakfast & After School Club.
• Motivate and support your team to deliver high-quality childcare.
• Plan and coordinate engaging activities including sports, arts, and crafts.
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all children.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, colleagues and the school.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organised

Communication

Creative activities

Childcare commitment

Education

Level 3 Childcare

Job description

Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Bristol BS2

• Full-time
• Compensation: GBP 14 - GBP 14 - hourly

Junior Adventures Group

Opportunity to work additional hours during school holidays

Make a Difference. Lead the Fun. Love Your Job.

Do you love working with children and want to turn your leadership skills into something truly meaningful?

At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we’re looking for a passionate and organised Breakfast & After School Club Manager to lead our wraparound care provision in Bristol.

As Club Manager, 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. You’ll lead and support a team, build strong relationships with children, families, and the school, and deliver outstanding childcare experiences every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with childcare, education, or leadership experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Monday to Friday | Term Time Only

Breakfast Club: 07:15 – 09:00
After School Club: 14.45 – 18:00

Total contracted hours: 22 hours 30 minutes per week

This is a split-shift role, giving you a break during the middle of the day for personal commitments, study, hobbies, or family time.

There is also the opportunity to increase your hours during school holidays, with potential availability of up to 40 hours per week.

School Holiday Hours:
08:30 – 17:30, Monday to Friday
(Excluding weekends and bank holidays)

About the Role

As Club Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the Breakfast & After School Club, ensuring children receive high-quality care in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment.

You’ll lead by example, supporting your team to deliver engaging activities, maintain high standards, and create a club environment where children feel happy, confident, and included.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support the daily operation of the Breakfast & After School Club
• Manage, motivate, and support your team to deliver excellent childcare
• Plan and coordinate engaging activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, and creative play
• Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, colleagues, and the school
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and company procedures are followed at all times
• Maintain accurate records including attendance, incidents, and operational documentation
• Support positive behaviour management and promote children’s confidence and wellbeing
• Monitor resources, equipment, and the overall club environment
• Work collaboratively with the wider JAG team and central operations

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children
• Confident leading and motivating a team
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage responsibilities independently
• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Creative and enthusiastic about delivering fun, engaging activities
• Committed to providing exceptional childcare experiences

You may have experience as a:

• Playworker
• Teaching Assistant
• Sports Coach
• Activity Leader
• Nursery Practitioner
• Youth Worker
• Education Professional

Previous leadership or management experience within childcare, education, wraparound care, or a similar environment would be desirable.

What’s in it for You?

• £14.00 per hour
• Term Time Only working pattern
• Opportunity to increase hours during school holidays
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Support to complete a Paediatric First Aid qualification (fully funded if required)
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Discounted wraparound school care and holiday clubs (where applicable)
• Refer-a-friend rewards
• Family-friendly working hours
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

At JAG, our people make us special.

Every day, our incredible teams create safe, fun, and inspiring experiences that make a positive difference in children’s lives across the UK.

Learn more about us: Watch our video

This role requires compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Complete our online application form as part of our safer recruitment process (CVs alone will not be accepted)
• Provide two references, including one from their most recent employer
• Provide a childcare reference where applicable
• Undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• Provide appropriate documentation to support the vetting process

All safeguarding checks must be successfully completed before employment can commence.

For more information, please refer to the KCSIE link below:

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

#JAGH

Level 3 Childcare or relevant Childcare Supervisory experience