Early Years Lead: Breakfast & After School Club (Maternity)

Junior Adventures Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured 24/7 wellbeing

Wraparound/holiday care discounts

Rewards for referring friends

Paid training & development

Family-friendly hours

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is hiring a part-time Early Years Lead for maternity cover at Oakwood Infants & Nursery, Alvaston, Derby DE24. The role runs Term Time Only with optional holiday work and pays £13.50/hour for 22.5 hours weekly.

The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 EYFS Childcare Qualification, EYFS leadership experience, and a passion for safe, playful learning with young children.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Experience in managing and leading a team in early years settings.
• Level 3 EYFS Childcare Qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our youngest children.
• Plan, lead, and deliver fun, structured activities like storytelling, creative arts, sensory play, group games, and outdoor adventures.
• Support children’s development and wellbeing through engaging, age-appropriate experiences.
• Be a role model of excellent safeguarding and follow Health & Safety policies at all times.
• Provide healthy snacks, support toileting and hygiene routines, and ensure every child feels safe, cared for, and included.
• Set up and tidy play spaces, adapting environments to meet the needs of different activities.
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools, and your team.
• Promote early years best practice and nurture a love for learning through play.
• Uphold confidentiality and high standards of child protection.

Skills

Level 3 EYFS

Team leadership

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 EYFS Childcare Qualification

Job description

Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is hiring a part-time Early Years Lead for maternity cover at Oakwood Infants & Nursery, Alvaston, Derby DE24. The role runs Term Time Only with optional holiday work and pays £13.50/hour for 22.5 hours weekly.

The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 EYFS Childcare Qualification, EYFS leadership experience, and a passion for safe, playful learning with young children.