Before and After School Club Manager

Before & After School Club Manager

Jacqueline's Gems Childcare Services – Bexley

Jacqueline's Gems provides outstanding wraparound care for children attending our local primary schools. Our dedicated staff teams help us deliver the highest quality childcare experience, and we are now looking for a confident, organised, and warm-natured individuals to join us as a Club Manager.

About the Role

This position includes managing our Breakfast and After School Club during term time, with the potential to work throughout the year, with potential holiday hours.

Hours:

Term Time: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–9:00am & 3:00pm–6:30pm

Holiday Club: 8-hour shifts (Monday–Friday)

Contract: Permanent, term-time with potential holiday hours

Children's age range: Reception to Year 6

About You – Ideal Candidate

• Confident, good-natured, and highly organised
• Excellent communicator with strong leadership skills
• Solid understanding of safeguarding and health & safety
• Holds a Level 3 childcare qualification
• Minimum 2 years' experience in childcare (leadership experience preferred)
• Able to build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and school staff
• Professional, proactive, and able to work under pressure
• Warm, engaging, creative, and committed to high standards of practice

Job Purpose

To lead a small team in providing a safe, inclusive, active, and fun environment for children across Early Years, KS1, and KS2 attending our Breakfast & After School Clubs.

Key ResponsibilitiesChildcare & Club Environment

• Maintain high standards of care.
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, encouraging participation in a variety of stimulating activities.
• Uphold all Safeguarding and Health & Safety procedures.
• Promote a happy, engaging, and well-organised environment that supports children's development.
• Use creative and innovative ideas to enhance wraparound care provision.

Leadership & Staffing

• Manage and supervise staff, delegating tasks effectively.
• Lead weekly staff meetings and promote a positive working environment.
• Support management with staff training, development, observations, and appraisal processes.
• Record staff hours and prepare information for payroll.
• Assist with finding staff cover in cases of sickness or emergency.

Administration & Operations

• Ensure accurate records, including children's attendance and ad-hoc bookings.
• Maintain communication with admin and HR teams regarding staffing, updates, and payments.
• Complete administrative tasks such as registers, timetables, inventories, and incident logs.
• Report accidents, incidents, and concerns to senior management promptly.
• Oversee day-to-day logistics to ensure a structured, high-quality provision of care.

Food & Refreshments

• Oversee snack preparation, ensuring hygiene and food safety standards are met.
• Carry out daily checks on food preparation areas, storage, and service.
• Submit weekly food orders to management.
• Promote healthy eating habits among children.

Essential Attributes

• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum 2 years' experience in childcare
• Leadership experience (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional conduct
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Creative approach to planning activities
• Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care
• Willingness to undertake necessary training

Preferable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid (training can be provided)
• Level 1/2 Food Safety & Handling (training can be provided)

Safeguarding Statement

Employment will only be authorised once an Enhanced DBS check has been completed, references verified, and all required safeguarding checks have been passed.

Job Details

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £13.50–£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing professional development

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person