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Junior Adventures Group

Runs before- and after-school care for children

Early Years Lead - Breakfast & After School Club

Part-Time
£15/hr
Mid
Certification
Wokingham, UK
In Person
EducationEarly Childhood Education

About the job

Requirements
  • An Early Years Foundation Stage Level 3 childcare qualification is essential.
  • Management and team-leading experience.
  • Compliance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy.
  • Two references, including one from the most recent employer and one from a childcare setting if applicable.
  • Successful completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service check and provision of the required documentation.
Responsibilities
  • Manage, direct, and support staff in delivering a safe and effective programme.
  • Ensure team members are motivated and supported.
  • Maintain effective communication between the venue, team, parents, school or host leisure centre, and Central Operations.
  • Provide inclusive, fun, and engaging care for children while inspiring them to explore their interests.
  • Plan, supervise, and deliver structured activities including multisports, games, arts and crafts, downtime, and structured play.
  • Implement required protocols and policies with team members.
  • Develop and nurture team members and children.

About the company

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Junior Adventures Group

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Junior Adventures Group runs before- and after-school care and holiday programs for school-aged children in Australia, the UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Its local brands include OSHClub and Helping Hands Network in Australia, sKids in New Zealand and Sherpa Kids in Ireland. Schools host its programs on their grounds, where children take part in supervised play, sports, creative activities and group games outside class hours. Families pay fees for booked sessions, and eligible Australian families receive government childcare subsidies that reduce their out-of-pocket costs. OSHClub and Helping Hands joined under the group's banner in 2016, and its head office is in Melbourne, Victoria.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Melbourne, Australia

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • UK apprentices build credentials: JAG combines work and training toward recognised qualifications over 14 months.
  • UK expansion adds school relationships: JAG brought The Gap Club into its network in October 2026.
  • School partners get a quality benchmark: JAG reported Australian OSHClub Forrestdale's first-assessment Exceeding rating in May 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Supervision failures carry penalties: Australian OSHClub received an A$33,000 sanction in February 2026 after a child wandered off.
  • Regulatory work adds costs: Australian OSHClub introduced an A$2.50 statement fee in June 2026.
  • Split shifts fragment the working day: JAG's UK Montpelier role schedules 25 weekly term-time hours across mornings and afternoons.

What makes Junior Adventures Group unique

  • School relationships give JAG scale: its brands care for over 90,000 children through more than 1,000 partner schools worldwide.
  • Educators start with a shared activity library: JAG packages over 230 experiences across seven adventure categories.
  • Advance bookings support staffing plans: Australian OSHClub early-bird sessions require 15-day booking notice and 14-day cancellation notice.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Parental Leave
  • Childcare Support
  • Health Insurance
  • Gym Membership
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Training Programs