Watford, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Job Description Early Years Lead (Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential) Location: Merchant Taylors’ Prep WD3 1LW Northwood, Watford Hours: up to 15 hours a week 3.00pm - 6.00pm Monday to Friday Pay: Up to £15…
Skills: Early Years Education, Activity Planning, Safeguarding, Child Development, Health & Safety
Midleton, The Municipal District of East Cork, Ireland · On-site
Company Description Sherpa Kids is a global organization dedicated to providing quality care for primary school children in their local communities. With a presence in approximately 265 schools worldwide, including 60 lo…
Skills: Team Management, Leadership, Childcare, Child Development, Microsoft Word
Summerhill, The Municipal District of Trim, Ireland · On-site
Company Description Sherpa Kids is a global organization dedicated to providing quality care for primary school children in their local communities. With a presence in approximately 265 schools worldwide, including 60 lo…
Skills: Team leadership, Childcare, Child development, Communication, Microsoft Word
Watford, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Job Description Early Years Lead (Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential) Location: Merchant Taylors’ Prep WD3 1LW Northwood, Watford Hours: up to 15 hours a week 3.00pm - 6.00pm Monday to Friday Pay: Up to £15…
Skills: Early Years Education, Activity Planning, Safeguarding, Child Development, Health & Safety
Wellard, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Team Leadership, Program Management, Behavior Management, Compliance, Rostering
City of Cockburn, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Leadership, Team Management, Service Delivery, Child Development, Compliance Management
City of Cockburn, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Leadership, Service Delivery, Team Management, Child Development, Compliance Management
Safety Bay, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
$27/hr–$38/hr
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Child Development, Program Delivery, Relationship Building, Teamwork, Child Safety
Perth, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Operational Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Financial Acumen, Budget Management, P&L Performance
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$37/hr–$47/hr
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Gymnastics Coaching, Child Development, Program Delivery, Communication Skills, Teamwork
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today's children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Leadership, Program Development, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Staff Training
Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$27/hr–$38/hr
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Child Development, Play-based Learning, Teamwork, Child Safety, Relationship Building
New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$37/hr–$47/hr
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Child Safety
Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$37/hr–$47/hr
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Child Development, Play-based Learning, Teamwork, Child Safety, Communication
Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$37/hr–$47/hr
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Childcare, Teamwork, Child Safety, Relationship Building, Communication
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description At sKids, we believe childhood should be full of laughter, learning, and adventure! Since 1996, we’ve been creating awesome out-of-school experiences for Tamariki across New Zealand. Today, we welcome…
Skills: Child Supervision, Activity Planning, Behavior Management, Child Safety, Communication
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description At sKids, we believe childhood should be full of laughter, learning, and adventure! Since 1996, we’ve been creating awesome out-of-school experiences for tamariki across New Zealand. Today, we welcome…
Skills: Leadership, Child Management, Activity Planning, Behavior Management, Communication
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description At sKids, we believe childhood should be full of laughter, learning, and adventure! Since 1996, we’ve been creating awesome out-of-school experiences for Tamariki across New Zealand. Today, we welcome…
Skills: Child Supervision, Activity Planning, Behavior Management, Child Safety, Communication
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Leadership, Team Management, Roster Management, Service Operations, Compliance
Western Australia, Australia · On-site
$27/hr–$38/hr
Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …
Skills: Child Development, Program Delivery, Relationship Building, Teamwork, Child Safety
Watford, England, United Kingdom • On-site
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Plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate activities to support the development and wellbeing of young children in an afterschool setting. Maintain a safe, nurturing environment while managing safeguarding, hygiene routines, and positive relationships with parents and staff.
A Level 3 qualification in Early Years is essential for this role. Candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide two professional references.
Early Years Lead (Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential)
Location: Merchant Taylors’ Prep WD3 1LW Northwood, Watford
Hours: up to 15 hours a week 3.00pm - 6.00pm Monday to Friday
Pay: Up to £15.00
Contract: Term-Time Only
Start date - September 2026
Looking to bring your passion for Early Years to life? Join us as an Early Years Lead and help little ones flourish in a safe, nurturing, and playful environment. You’ll plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate activities, ensure children’s wellbeing, and inspire curiosity every single day.
At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we’re the UK’s leading provider of wraparound childcare — and we’re all about play, learning, and connection. If you’re Level 3 qualified and ready to take the next step in your Early Years career, we’d love to hear from you!
Are you caring, creative, and full of positive energy? We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead Early Years activities and bring the magic of early childhood learning to life. With your Level 3 qualification, you’ll help our little ones grow, explore, and discover in a safe and happy space — while also supporting your team to shine.
Our people make JAG special. Every day, our incredible teams create joyful, meaningful experiences for children across the UK.
🎥 Learn more about who we are: Watch our video
This role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care.
All roles require an Enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
You must provide two references — one from your most recent employer and one from a childcare setting (if applicable).
For more information, please visit: Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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Junior Adventures Group UK is proud to be the leading provider of before, after-school activity clubs, PE lessons and holiday programmes in the UK, with passionate teams who live and breathe our mission: to build brighter futures for children. For over 30 years, we’ve been delivering exceptional experiences for children in over 1,000 settings across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. Our global experience has allowed us to create an approach to child-led care that parents and schools trust - and children love. JAG arrived in the UK from Australia in 2019, bringing with it its exceptional, globally-developed educational frameworks. JAG UK was created in February of that year and immediately built on these strong foundations by acquiring two of the UK’s leading out-of-school club providers – Fit For Sport and Energy Kidz – which in 2023 officially merged into JAG. The result is one purpose-driven, best-of-all-worlds organisation – Junior Adventures Group – that brings together the rich history, passion and expertise of three world-class childcare brands, delivering the same outstanding play and activity programmes in support of schools, leisure partners, parents and children – just under a new name. We believe in playing our part in helping children become great, well-rounded people, and we’re committed to building brighter futures for each and every child. By shaping our experiences and programmes around them, we create fun, inclusive activities that develop their creativity, promote learning, facilitate diversity and enhance their wellbeing and happiness. By engaging every child through our programmes to realise their potential, we prepare them with the skills and knowledge they will need to navigate a world yet to be imagined.
Offices: 5a Millars Brook Business Park, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2AD, GB
Junior Adventures Group UK is proud to be the leading provider of before, after-school activity clubs, PE lessons and holiday programmes in the UK, with passionate teams who live and breathe our mission: to build brighter futures for children. For over 30 years, we’ve been delivering exceptional experiences for children in over 1,000 settings across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. Our global experience has allowed us to create an approach to child-led care that parents and schools trust - and children love. JAG arrived in the UK from Australia in 2019, bringing with it its exceptional, globally-developed educational frameworks. JAG UK was created in February of that year and immediately built on these strong foundations by acquiring two of the UK’s leading out-of-school club providers – Fit For Sport and Energy Kidz – which in 2023 officially merged into JAG. The result is one purpose-driven, best-of-all-worlds organisation – Junior Adventures Group – that brings together the rich history, passion and expertise of three world-class childcare brands, delivering the same outstanding play and activity programmes in support of schools, leisure partners, parents and children – just under a new name. We believe in playing our part in helping children become great, well-rounded people, and we’re committed to building brighter futures for each and every child. By shaping our experiences and programmes around them, we create fun, inclusive activities that develop their creativity, promote learning, facilitate diversity and enhance their wellbeing and happiness. By engaging every child through our programmes to realise their potential, we prepare them with the skills and knowledge they will need to navigate a world yet to be imagined.
Offices: 5a Millars Brook Business Park, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2AD, GB
