Breakfast Club Manager & After School Deputy - Wheathampstead AL4

Junior Adventures Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider is seeking a Breakfast Club Manager & After School Club Deputy Manager in St Albans. You will lead a passionate team, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children. The role requires management experience, effective communication skills, and a passion for working with children. Flexible hours with the possibility of additional holiday work. Commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Benefits

Paid qualification in Paediatric First Aid

Opportunity to work additional hours during holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a leadership capacity.
• Ability to inspire and engage children in activities.
• Qualification in Paediatric First Aid desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team in delivering a safe program.
• Ensure effective communication with parents and staff.
• Plan and supervise engaging activities for children.

Skills

Management & Team leading experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive and responsible

Creativity in planning activities

Job description

Start Date: 4th September 2025
Job Title: Breakfast Club Manager & After School Club Deputy Manager
Location: St Helens C of E Primary School, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 8AN
Hours: 7.5 to 22.5 hours per week - Term Time Only
Please note: The Club Manager is for After School Club Only, you can pick up After School Club hours as a Deputy Manager if desired
Operational Hours during Term Time:
Monday to Friday - Hours: 7.30 - 9.00 for Breakfast Club Manager & 15.00 - 18.00 as a Deputy Manager if desired
Pay: up to GBP14.50 per hour (plus holiday pay)
NB: The successful candidate will be put forward for Paediatric First Aid Qualificaton, 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

Please note: Playworker opportunities also available - paying up to GBP12.21 per hour

Contracts Available: Term Time only

The ideal candidate will have Management & Team leading experience and able to demonstrate a real passion for working with children

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 in the UK offering a range of roles in our Breakfast, After School and Holiday Clubs!

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

• 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 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!'.
• 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.

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

INDSHSAM1