Early Years Manager - Summer - Salisbury, Wiltshire

Barracudas Activity Day Camps; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Early Years Manager, where you'll oversee the safety and well-being of children during summer camps. This role involves training staff, implementing educational programs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You'll play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing environment, engaging with children and parents, and managing a dedicated team. If you're passionate about early childhood education and committed to safeguarding, this opportunity offers a rewarding experience in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Early Years such as CACHE L3, PGCE, or BA Primary Education.
• Experience in a childcare setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver induction training; oversee setup days before camp.
• Enforce health and safety regulations to maintain a safe environment.
• Serve as the Designated Person for Safeguarding, handling child protection issues.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Health and Safety Regulations

Safeguarding Procedures

Communication Skills

Induction Training

Education

CACHE Level 3

PGCE

BA in Primary Education

Job description

Early Years Manager - Summer - Salisbury, Wiltshire

Hours: 08:00-18:00, Monday - Friday. (Total hours will not exceed 47.5 hours per week)

Salary: £580.24 - £718.65 per week, depending on age, experience, qualifications, and camp size

Note: Contracts for February Half Term will be issued at 2023 wage level. 2024 wage level effective from 1st April.

Reports to: Camp Manager, Area Manager, and Central Office

Barracudas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Early Years Manager Duties

• Support and deliver induction training; oversee setup days before camp
• Complete paperwork and oversee high-risk activities per Barracudas Activity Codes of Practice
• Enforce health and safety regulations to maintain a safe environment
• Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage by planning Explore and Play sessions
• Serve as the Designated Person (DP) for Safeguarding, handling child protection issues
• Communicate regularly with Area Managers and Central Office
• Conduct observations and participate in high-risk activities with staff and children
• Monitor staff understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Act as the main contact for OFSTED inspectors
• Communicate with parents, handle administrative tasks, and manage staff
• Maintain site and equipment tidiness and oversee packing away
• Assess and review staff performance at season's end
• Support staff during sessions as needed

Requirements

• Attend compulsory senior training events
• Qualifications in Early Years (e.g., CACHE L3, PGCE, BA Primary Education)
• Experience in a childcare setting
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check (through Barracudas or on the Update Service)
• Satisfactory references
• Attend and deliver induction training before camp opens
• Complete annual online training
• Coordinate camp pack-up
• Minimum of 1-2 staff members Paediatric First Aid trained, depending on camp size

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety procedures diligently
• Proactively address safety issues
• Prepare for induction training
• Evaluate staff performance at contract end
• Report child protection concerns appropriately
• Be aware of children’s additional needs and assist with reasonable adjustments
• Administer medication following EI forms and document accordingly
• Bring swimwear daily for swimming sessions
• Perform other tasks as required by the organization

Barracudas is an equal opportunities employer. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. For guidance on disclosing convictions, visit the Ministry of Justice website.