Deputy Manager

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.