Junior Adventures Group

🌟 AFTER SCHOOL CLUB MANAGER – MELKSHAM SN12 – £13.80 PER HOUR

📍 Location: Melksham, SN12
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 3.00pm–6.00pm (15 hours per week, term time only)
💷 Pay: £13.80 per hour
📅 Contract: Term-time contract, with the opportunity to work additional hours in our school holiday camps.

🎉 Make a difference. Lead the fun. Love your job!

Do you love working with children and have the confidence to lead a team? Are you passionate about creating fun, safe and inspiring experiences for young people?

At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to play, learn and grow. We're looking for an enthusiastic and caring After School Club Manager to lead our club in Melksham, creating a welcoming environment where children can make friends, try new activities and have a fantastic end to their school day.

You'll take the lead in running the club, supporting and motivating your team, building positive relationships with parents and the school, and making sure every child feels included, happy and safe.

🎨 What you'll do day to day

• 👋 Lead the daily running of the After School Club, creating a fun, welcoming and safe environment for children aged 4–11.

• ⚽ Plan and deliver exciting activities, including arts and crafts, team games, drama, multi-sports and creative play.

• 🌈 Make sure activities are engaging, inclusive and suitable for different ages and abilities.

• 🙌 Lead, support and motivate your team to deliver high-quality childcare and play experiences.

• 💬 Build positive relationships with children, parents, colleagues and the host school.

• 🛡️ Take responsibility for safeguarding, health and safety, and following company policies and procedures.

• 😊 Make sure the club runs smoothly and that every child leaves with a smile!

💛 What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is confident taking the lead, enjoys working with children and can bring energy, creativity and enthusiasm to every session.

You might have experience as a Sports Coach, Teaching Assistant, Playworker, Nursery Practitioner, Drama or Dance Instructor, Scout Leader, NCS Leader, SEN Support Worker or in another childcare, education or activity-based role.

You could also be looking for a new career where your experience as a parent or in another people-focused role can really make a difference.

Most importantly, you'll be:

• ⭐ A natural leader who is caring, confident and approachable.

• 💬 A great communicator who enjoys building relationships with children, families and colleagues.

• 📋 Organised and able to plan activities and manage a busy club.

• 🎭 Creative, enthusiastic and full of ideas for fun activities.

• ❤️ Passionate about giving children the best possible experience.

🎁 What's in it for you?

• 🎉 No weekend work – enjoy your weekends!

• 📚 Paid training and regular opportunities for continued professional development.

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Discounted childcare for your own children at our wraparound care and holiday clubs.

• 💚 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured.

• 🤝 Recommend-a-friend rewards.

• ☀️ The opportunity to work additional hours during school holidays at our Holiday Clubs.

• 🌟 The chance to be part of a friendly, supportive team that shares your passion for making a difference.

🛡️ Safeguarding

We're committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List Check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS and suitability checks.

As part of our safeguarding and due diligence procedures, online searches may be undertaken in relation to shortlisted candidates.

For more information, please refer to the Keeping Children Safe in Education – Safer Recruitment guidance.

🚀 Join the JAG Family!

If you're ready to take the lead, inspire a team and make every afternoon an adventure, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today and start your journey with Junior Adventures Group!

▶️ Learn more about us: https://youtu.be/NdyZ78K1Gy8

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