About the Role
As a Childcare Setting Manager at Junior Adventures Group (JAG), you will lead a small team to create safe, exciting, and enriching experiences for children aged 4-11. This role involves building relationships with schools and families, and delivering a variety of daily activities. It's an excellent opportunity for those seeking their first management role in childcare.
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
- 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.
- Requires an Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List Check.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS and suitability checks.
- Online searches may be undertaken in relation to shortlisted candidates.
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 this role can be a first step into management.
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £14.50 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
- Join a fun, friendly team
About the Company
- Junior Adventures Group (JAG) creates environments where play, creativity, and connection come together for children.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care.
- 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.
