Early Years Leader

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

Job summary

A leading holiday childcare provider in the UK seeks an Early Years Leader to oversee program delivery, ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements and engaging children in sports and activities. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, with experience working with young children, and must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay and training opportunities, making this a rewarding role in childcare.

Benefits

Paid pre-camp training

Competitive pay

Opportunities for progression

Subsidised First Aid qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with 4- and 5-year-olds.
• Ability to deliver structured activities according to age and ability.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of the Early Years programme on camp.
• Coordinate and support the Early Years team.
• Ensure all Ofsted requirements are met.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare or Primary Education

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

About You

Essential Requirements :

• Educated to a minimum of Level 3 in Early Years / Childcare or Primary Education with significant experience working with 4- and 5-year-olds.
• Experience of working with children and delivering activities and able to tailor the delivery and structure of a session according to age and ability.
• Be enthusiastic energetic and passionate about working developing children through play and activity.
• Good organisation and communication skills. Candidates must be confident in their ability to lead a group of children and not shy away from responsibility.
• Good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to apply it to a camp setting.
• Excellent communicator with great face-to-face customer service skills. Candidates must be confident in their ability to interact with parents.
• A pro‑active and conscientious team player able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges on camp.
• Someone looking for a sometimes challenging but hugely rewarding and enjoyable job in the holidays looking to broaden their career in the childcare industry.

Desirable Requirements :

• Some management or supervisory experience.
• Experience taking sole charge of a group of children.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 hour or 6 hour) qualification.

Benefits :

• Paid pre‑camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
• Competitive pay and opportunities for progression
• Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.
• Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment
• Refer a Friend scheme

About Us

Ultimate Activity Camps is a leading provider of holiday childcare in the UK. Our trusted holiday camps operate at venues across the country offering outstanding childcare & activity provision to children whilst providing peace of mind to parents.

The Ultimate Activity Company is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject relevant check in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines including but not limited to DBS Disclosure checks identity checks internet search employment history and reference checks and international criminal record checks where required.

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