Club Manager - Cavendish

Role Summary

• Location: Deborah Drive, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4RJ
• Hours: 20 hours a week
• Operational hours: Monday - Friday 7:15 - 8:45 & 15:15 - 18:00
• Contract: term time contract

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

Do you love working with children and want to turn your energy and leadership skills into something truly meaningful? 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!

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 (great for studying, hobbies, family, or even a nap!). You’ll also have the opportunity to increase your hours during Holiday Club seasons and Lunchtime Cover.

We’re looking for

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.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check, 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 KCSIE link below.

https: //www.keepingchildrensafeineducation.co.uk/part_three_safe_recruit.html#recruit

Join the JAG Family!

If you’re ready to take the lead, bring the fun, and make every school day a new adventure — we’d love to hear from you.

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

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Responsibilities

What you’ll do day-to-day

• 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 (most importantly) 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.

Benefits

• No weekend work – hooray!
• 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!

About the Company

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.