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About the Role

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! This could be a great first step into management. This role is split shift, meaning you’ll work mornings and afternoons, with a break in between.

Responsibilities

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 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.

Requirements

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.
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 the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy.
Must provide two references, one from your most recent employer and the other from a childcare setting (if applicable).
Must meet requirements for a DBS check.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Planning
Team Management
Childcare
Safeguarding
Health & Safety

Location

Alderton Hall Ln, Loughton, IG10 3HE

Work Type

Term time
Split shift
Full-time

Experience Level

Management experience is a plus, but not required as this could be a first step into management.

Salary/Compensations

Up to £13.80 per hour

Benefits

No weekend work
Paid training
Regular CPD opportunities
Discounts for your own children on wraparound care & holiday clubs
24/7 wellbeing and mental health support through Health Assured
Recommend-a-friend rewards

About the Company

Junior Adventures Group (JAG) creates environments where play, creativity, and connection come together for children.

Equal Opportunity

This role requires compliance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.