Full-Time

Deputy Manager

Posted on 8/18/2026

Junior Adventures Group

Junior Adventures Group

501-1,000 employees

OSHC and school holiday care provider

Compensation Overview

£14/hr

Biggleswade, UK

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Education
Required Skills
First Aid

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Requirements
  • Experience working with children aged 4–11 years.
  • An appropriate qualification in childcare, sports coaching, education, or a similar field.
  • Experience managing small teams and working independently.
  • Ability to solve problems, handle feedback and complaints, and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to work under pressure, listen effectively, and explain information clearly.
  • Flexibility to switch priorities and respond quickly to changing situations.
Responsibilities
  • Manage, direct, and assist the team in delivering a fun and safe program.
  • Ensure the team follows all policies and procedures, including readiness for Ofsted visits.
  • Monitor team schedules through the clocking-in and clocking-out system and manage unexpected absences or late arrivals.
  • Help manage food ordering and preparation to provide healthy meals for children.
  • Attend team meetings to discuss performance, identify improvements, and share ideas.
  • Maintain effective communication among the team, parents, schools, leisure centres, and Central Operations.
  • Plan and lead sports, arts, crafts, and other activities for children.
  • Set up and dismantle the setting while keeping it safe and clean.
  • Ensure policies are followed and implemented effectively by the team.
  • Oversee health and safety and provide first aid when necessary.
  • Act as Setting Manager in the manager’s absence.
  • Support children in developing healthy minds, bodies, and attitudes.
Desired Qualifications
  • A genuine interest in working with children and creating meaningful experiences.
  • A caring, people-focused approach and the ability to create positive experiences.
  • A can-do attitude and willingness to take initiative.
Junior Adventures Group

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Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Melbourne, Australia

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • National child safety reforms took effect 27 February 2026; JAG met requirements early.
  • JAG won an Exceeding rating at OSHClub Forrestdale on 25 May 2026.
  • UK expansion continued with Spring ASC at Chisenhale Primary School acquired in July 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Ofsted called Windrush SE7 safeguarding standards not met on 28 November 2025.
  • Those breaches required fixes by 12 January 2026, exposing JAG to school contract loss.
  • Child-safety failures would crush a care brand built on trust and trigger existential enrollment damage.

What makes Junior Adventures Group unique

  • Australia’s OSHC scale spans 400 schools and 70,000 children.
  • JAG secured Quadrant backing in 2018 and Advent exited fully by December 2024.
  • JAG now operates across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Parental Leave

Childcare Support

Health Insurance

Gym Membership

Wellness Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Training Programs

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