Lead by example and help develop the minds of the next generation!
At Junior Adventures Group we are on the lookout for a happy, enthusiastic and passionate Deputy Club Manager to join our growing family. Our leaders are those who are committed to developing and nurturing other team members, as well as our children. You’d be joining the UK’s leading provider of children’s wraparound care in the UK offering a range of roles in our Breakfast, After School and Holiday Clubs! This adventure is all about building brighter futures together.
You’ll deliver genuine, heartfelt experiences to our people and our little people by ensuring they experience fun, engaging and creative activities, in a safe and inclusive environment. You will be responsible for assisting to manage one of our settings , supporting the Club Manager and team members with in that site and ensuring the smooth running of the provision. Whether it be a school wrap around care or a leisure centre camp, you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of a wide range of activities, all within our ‘Whole of Child’ programming philosophy.
Job Title Deputy Club Manager
Location Biggleswade Academy
Pay Up £14.00 per hour
Contract: Term time only 26.25hours per week. Wraparound hours 7.30am-9.00am and 3.00pm-6.00pm Monday to Friday
Start Date: September 2026
So, what does it mean to be a Deputy Club Manager?
• Manage, direct, and assist your team in delivering a fun and safe program that keeps everyone motivated and happy!
• Make sure your team is following all policies and procedures to keep things running smoothly and safely. We're always ready for surprise visits from OFSTED!
• Keep the team on schedule with our clocking in/out system and manage any unexpected absences or late arrivals.
• Help manage the food ordering and preparation process to ensure kids are getting delicious and healthy meals.
• Join the team meetings to discuss performance, identify areas for improvement, and share your ideas to keep things fresh and exciting.
• Keep everyone in the loop with effective communication between your team, parents, schools, leisure centers, and Central Operations.
• Plan and lead exciting activities that get kids moving, thinking, and creating! From sports to arts and crafts, we've got it covered.
• Set up and break down the setting, keeping everything safe and clean.
• Ensure policies are followed by your team and are effectively implemented.
• Be the champion of health and safety, always ready to provide first aid if necessary.
• Take charge and step up as the Setting Manager in their absence.
• Inspire kids to develop healthy minds, bodies, and attitudes! We're creating the leaders of tomorrow!
How to know if you’re the right fit for JAG?
• You’re the ultimate kid-at-heart and have experience working with 4-11 year olds.
• You hold an appropriate qualification in childcare, sports coaching, education or similar.
• You're a natural leader with experience managing small teams and working with your own initiative.
• You love creating meaningful moments for people and strive to understand their needs.
• You are a pro at problem-solving and can handle feedback and complaints and manage a time with ease.
• You genuinely care about people and create unexpected experiences that make them go "wow!"
• You work well under pressure and are an excellent listener who can explain anything to anyone.
• You approach tasks with a can-do attitude, switching up priorities and thinking on your feet.
What’s in it for you?
Join the JAG Family!
At JAG, our people make us special. Every single day, our amazing teams create unforgettable moments for children across the UK.
If you’re ready to inspire young minds, share your love of sport, and be part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply now to be a Deputy Manager and start your adventure today!
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Junior Adventures Group is a trusted and vibrant collective that engages, empowers and educates children via a number of leading specialist brands in the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) sector. Spanning three continents – Australia, United Kingdom and New Zealand – our team is united by a commitment to bring joy, enriching experiences and a sense of belonging to all children.
We care for more than 90,000 children across 1000+ partner schools worldwide via our leading specialist brands including OSHClub, Primary OSHCare, Helping Hands Network, sKIDs, Energy Kidz, Fit For Sport and Sherpa Kids. Our team are passionate about adding depth and richness to children’s lives beyond the school curriculum. Our global reach gives us access to the best educational practices and frameworks in the world, to ensure every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Together, we are driven by our mission: Build Brighter Futures Together.
Our four company values guide each member of our team to achieve our mission:
Be considerate – Show we care
Be passionate – Love what we do
Be courageous – Show we are resilient
Make a difference – Leave a positive legacy
Underpinning these, our ‘Whole of Child’ philosophy is our commitment to families, communities and teams to remain focused on what is most important: the children entrusted into our care every day. This ensures that every program is tailored to each unique community and is created for children by children.
To learn more about Junior Adventures Group and our brands, visit our website today.
