Club Manager - Paxton

At Junior 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 a Childcare 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!

Responsibilities

Create safe, exciting, and enriching experiences for children aged 4-11; Lead a small team; Build strong relationships with schools and families; Deliver a mix of sports, arts, games, and structured play; Greet children each morning and afternoon with fun and energy; Lead after-school activities like arts & crafts, team challenges, drama, multi-sports, and structured play; Plan engaging sessions that are age-appropriate, inclusive, and fun; Manage and motivate team to deliver brilliant care and play experiences; Communicate confidently with parents, team, host school, and central operations; Ensure health & safety, safeguarding, and company procedures are followed with confidence and care

Requirements

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; Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education policy; Provide two references, one from most recent employer and the other from a childcare setting (if applicable); Prepare correct documentation for DBS check

Nice to have

Previous experience as Sports Coach; Teaching Assistant (TA); Playworker; Drama/Dance Instructor; NCS Leader; Scout Leader; Nursery Manager; SEN Support; Dinner Lady; Student; or parent

Benefits

No weekend work; 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