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Quackers Out Of School Clubs; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Quackers Out of School Clubs in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced Breakfast and After School Clubs Assistant Area Manager. You will support seven to eight sites, cover breakfast and after‑school sessions, and help implement improvement plans to ensure safe, engaging childcare across all clubs.

The role requires an EYFS background or Level 3 Childcare qualification, strong communication, and the ability to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• EYFS knowledge applied to younger children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence in supporting colleagues and guiding club teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Area Manager in ensuring best practice across all clubs.
• Work with club leaders to provide guidance and model good practice.
• Implement action plans, monitor progress and report back to the Area Manager.
• Provide on-site support and help teams organise resources for sessions.
• Promote safeguarding and inclusive environment across sites.
• Build relationships with children, parents, staff and schools.
• Cover for sickness and absences and run daily club sessions when needed.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

EYFS background

Level 3 Childcare

Job description

Breakfast and After School Clubs Assistant Area Manager

Breakfast and After School Clubs Assistant Area Manager

Covering breakfast and after-school provision

Quackers Out of School Clubs

Location: High Wycombe, supporting approximately seven to eight sites

Reports to: Area Manager

Working pattern: Term time only, Monday to Friday

Hours: Breakfast clubs, 7:25am–8:55am, and after-school clubs, 3:00pm–6:00pm — 22.5 to 25 hours per week.

£16–£18 per hour, depending on experience

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic childcare professional to support our Area Manager across our breakfast and after-school clubs in High Wycombe.

This is a hands‑on role combining support for our club teams, implementation of improvement plans and practical staffing cover. You will help ensure children receive safe, engaging and welcoming care, with consistently high standards across every site.

Key responsibilities

Support the Area Manager in ensuring best practice across all clubs.

Work alongside club leaders and staff, offering guidance and modelling good practice.

Implement action plans where improvements have been identified, monitor progress and report back to the Area Manager.

Provide practical on‑site support and help teams organise and use the resources needed to deliver effective sessions.

Use your EYFS knowledge to support younger children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

Promote safeguarding, positive behaviour and an inclusive environment.

Build positive relationships with children, parents, school staff and colleagues.

Identify concerns and help the Area Manager and club teams resolve them promptly.

Provide on‑site cover for sickness and other staff absences when not undertaking planned support visits, stepping into the daily running of breakfast and after‑school sessions as needed.

An EYFS background or Level 3 Childcare Qualification, gained as a teacher, nursery nurse, after‑school club worker or through a similar role working with early years children.

A sound understanding of children’s development and age‑appropriate care and activities.

Confidence supporting colleagues and helping teams improve their practice.

Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.

A flexible, reliable approach and willingness to work across approximately seven to eight sites.

You must live in High Wycombe.

You must have your own car and a valid driving licence to travel between clubs.

You must be available Monday to Friday during term time for both breakfast and after‑school sessions.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working directly with children and supporting colleagues, and is ready to take on wider responsibility across several clubs.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safer recruitment checks.

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