Early Years Lead (Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential)

Junior Adventures Group; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured

Wraparound and holiday club care

Referral rewards

Paid training

Family-friendly hours

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is recruiting an Early Years Lead at Biggleswade Academy to inspire and care for our youngest learners. This full-time split-shift role offers 22.5 hours per week across mornings and afternoons, with a pay rate of £14.00 per hour and a 52-week contract.

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential is required to plan safe, playful activities that support wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our youngest children.
• Plan, lead, and deliver structured activities like storytelling, creative arts, sensory play, group games, and outdoor adventures.
• Support children’s development and wellbeing through engaging experiences.
• Be a role model of safeguarding and follow Health & Safety policies at all times.
• Provide healthy snacks, support toileting and hygiene routines, and ensure every child feels safe and included.
• Set up and tidy play spaces, adapting environments to meet activity needs.
• 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 qualification in Early Years

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential

Job description

Early Years Lead (Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential)

• Full-time

Make a difference. Inspire little learners. Love your job.

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!

This role is split shift, giving you flexibility to balance work with life, studies, or family — with the added bonus of extra hours available during school holidays.

Location:Biggleswade Academy
Hours:22.5 per week Monday to Friday (7.30am-9.00am and 3.00pm-6.00pm)
Pay:£14.00ph
Contract:52 weeks (hours worked in holiday club will be on a rota basis between 7.30am-6.00pm Monday to Friday)
Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential

What you’ll do day-to-day:

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through Health Assured.
• Discounted wraparound and holiday club care for your little ones.
• Rewards for recommending friends and family to join the JAG family.
• Paid training and ongoing personal & professional development.
• Family-friendly hours and a supportive, fun team culture.

So, what does it mean to be a JAG Early Years Lead?

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:

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Safeguarding

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List Check, and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS and suitability checks. As part of our safeguarding and due diligence procedures, online searches may be undertaken in relation to shortlisted candidates.
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