Early Years Leader

Ultimate Activity Camps; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children’s activity provider in the UK seeks an Early Years Leader to oversee the Early Years programme at camp. This role involves delivering engaging activities that promote quality participation and development for children aged 4 and 5. You will coordinate with a team to maintain high childcare standards, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations while being the primary contact for parents. Candidates should demonstrate passion and experience in working with children in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering structured activities for children.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with children and parents.
• Ability to meet Ofsted requirements for safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of Early Years programme.
• Coordinate the Early Years team to ensure quality childcare.
• Maintain welfare and provide high-quality care for children.

Job description

The Details

• Title: Early Years Leader
• Contract: Seasonal holiday work available. Future opportunities in other half term holidays.
• Hours: 8.00am – 6.00pm weekdays. Full season or part season roles available.

Summary Of Position

Our Early Years Leader oversees the delivery of the Early Years programme on camp, fostering an exciting, enjoyable and nurturing environment. As well as overseeing the setting, you will get stuck in and deliver structured sports, arts and crafts activities and games to the Early Years children enrolled on camp – our Ultimate Activity Juniors. The activities offered will follow EYFS requirements for learning and development, with the emphasis being on participation and quality.

With support and direction from the Camp Manager you will be the key contact for the 4- and 5-year-olds on camp, taking a lead in maintaining their welfare and providing high quality care. Working with the Camp Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all Ofsted requirements are met and be the primary point of contact for parents of our Juniors.

Our Early Years settings work within a ratio of 1:8, which means you could be working by yourself or within a team. It is the duty of the Early Years Leader to coordinate, direct and support the rest of the Early Years team to ensure high quality childcare is delivered at all times.

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For a full list of responsibilities and duties, download the Job Description