Club Manager Orpington

Location: Grays Farm Academy
Hours: 22
Pay: 13ph
Contract: 52 weeks Contract

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 At Junior Adventures Group (JAG) were looking for passionate people to lead our Breakfast & After School Clubs (and Holiday Clubs too!) where play creativity and connection come together.

As a Childcare Setting Manager youll be at the heart of one of our childrens activity clubs creating safe exciting and enriching experiences for children aged 411. Youll 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 youll work mornings and afternoons with a break in between (great for studying hobbies family or even a nap!). Youll also have the opportunity to increase your hours during Holiday Club seasons and Lunchtime Cover.

What youll 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.

Whats in it for you

• No weekend work hooray!
• 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!

What were looking for:

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

Were looking for:

• 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.

Safeguarding

Were committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care.
All roles require an Enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Join the JAG Family!

If youre ready to take the lead bring the fun and make every school day a new adventure wed love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Junior Adventures Group!
Learn more about us here: :

Qualifications (Essential)

• Level 3 (or higher) in Playwork Early Years Childcare Teaching Assistant Youth Work or related field (or commitment to work towards within 12 months).
• Paediatric First Aid (12hour) current or within first 3 months.
• Safeguarding Level 2 (DSL/Lead preferredtraining can be provided).
• Food Hygiene Level 2 (or within first 3 months).
• Enhanced DBS with childrens barred list; ongoing update service or renewed checks.
• Right to work in the UK; suitable references.

Experience (Essential)

• Leading (or deputyleading) childcare playwork schoolage clubs or similar.
• Planning and delivering varied inclusive activities for 411s.
• Staff rostering supervision and performance conversations.
• Managing behaviour positively and collaboratively with families and schools.
• Running safe mealtime service and allergy management.

(Desirable: managing a registered Ofsted provision; SEND planning; sports/arts coaching; holiday club experience.)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of Safeguarding KCSIE principles Prevent Duty and GDPR as applied to childcare settings.
• Working knowledge of EYFS (for outofschool care) and Ofsted expectations for wraparound provision.
• Confident with online booking/attendance systems and basic budgeting.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) with diplomacy under pressure.
• Risk assessment dynamic risk management and incident reporting.

Behaviours

• Warm childcentred and inclusive; high professional integrity.
• Proactive organiser who remains calm and solutionfocused.
• Team coach and role model; positive cando energy.
• Reflective practitioner committed to continuous improvement.

Additional Information :

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to work split shifts and occasional holiday club cover.
• Physically able to set up equipment and supervise active play.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing CPD and mandatory refreshers.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time