Club Manager & Administrator (Dual Role)

Wise Owls Ltd; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent childcare provider in Maidenhead is seeking a dynamic individual for a dual role as Club Manager and Office Administrator. The ideal candidate will ensure a safe, engaging environment for children while handling administrative tasks. With a Level 3 Childcare Qualification required, you will join a supportive team offering competitive pay and benefits including a wellness program and discounted childcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wellness programme & company pension

Loyalty-based holiday increases

Staff reward scheme (WOW Awards)

Shopping discounts

Twice-yearly staff social events

Heavily discounted childcare

Uniform provided

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Essential childcare qualification required for the role.
• Strong administrative skills needed for office tasks.
• Confident communication in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily management of the after school club.
• Ensure a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Oversee general admin duties and scheduling tasks.

Skills

Strong admin and organisational skills

Confident with Microsoft Word, Excel

Excellent written and spoken English

Proactive team player

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

Overview

Pay: £32’547.50 - £36’600.00 per year

Wise Owls Childcare is seeking a dynamic and organised individual to take on a unique dual role combining:

• Club Manager at our After School Club (Furze Platt, Maidenhead, SL6 7NQ)
• Office Administrator (based at our Head Office, SL6 2JH)
• Senior Team Member based at our holiday club in Maidenhead, SL6 5HE

This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified childcare professional who also enjoys administrative tasks and thrives in a varied role.

Responsibilities

• Club Manager (Furze Platt): supervise the day-to-day management of all areas of your club, the staff, training them and encouraging their personal development to thrive
• Club activities: ensure children aged 3-14 years have fun within our clubs with activities including sports, outdoor play, arts and crafts, baking, experiments, homework sessions and work in partnership with parents at all times
• Environment: provide a happy, safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children
• Follow the clubs policies and procedures at all times
• Work as part of a team and be part of the Management group with a focus on providing excellent childcare
• Assign a training buddy to all new staff and provide a clear training program to capture skills needed for their role and progression
• Ensure all new employees have an effective induction and the induction programme is followed and completed to a high standard
• Have a positive impact on the setting, engaging with staff and supporting them in their roles
• Ensure risk assessments are thorough, capturing all risks of every aspect of the setting to keep staff, children and parents safe, and followed by staff
• Understand the business strategy and expectations
• Review and implement Wise Owls business plans with the Operations Director
• Work as part of a team and perform your role to your full potential every day
• Safeguarding Lead: be the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the club, ensure safeguarding practices are followed, and report concerns to the relevant agencies and the Operations Director

• Office Administrator: General admin duties (emails, spreadsheets, calls, document handling)
• Support with staffing, compliance, and scheduling

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential)
• Strong admin and organisational skills
• Confident with Microsoft Word, Excel, email and telephone communication
• Excellent written and spoken English
• A proactive team player who can also work independently
• Full UK driving licence (essential – role involves travel between sites)

Working Pattern

Term time would be: 40 hours all year around

Working 9.30am – 1.30pm Mon – Fri office then lunch break

Working 2.30pm – 6.30pm Monday – Friday. club

School holidays: 40 hours all year around

8.15am – 5.15pm Mon Wed Fri office with a 60 min lunch break

8.30am – 5.30 Tues & Thurs at the club with a 60 min lunch break

OR:

Term time would be: 40 hours, 38 weeks

Working 9.30 am – 1.30 pm Mon – Fri office then lunch break

Working 2.30 pm – 6.30 pm Monday – Friday. club

School holidays take 30 days off as per above, so choosing between 14 – 19 days off as per agreed and doing more part-time during the holiday period

School holidays: 32.5 hours 8 weeks

8.15 am – 3.15 pm Mon – Fri office 30 – 60 min lunch break

Why Join Wise Owls?

Wise Owls Childcare is a well-established provider of nurseries, after-school clubs, and holiday clubs in the Maidenhead and Reading areas. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care in a happy, safe, and engaging environment for children and staff alike.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Wellness programme & company pension
• Loyalty-based holiday increases
• Staff reward scheme (WOW Awards)
• Shopping discounts
• Twice-yearly staff social events
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Uniform provided
• A supportive and welcoming team culture

Safeguarding Statement

Wise Owls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Full application form required.