Early Years Leader

Ultimate Activity Camps; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's activity provider in Reading seeks an Early Years Leader to oversee the delivery of the Early Years programme. This role involves engaging children in structured sports, arts, and crafts activities while ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements. You will work collaboratively with the Camp Manager and the Early Years team to provide a nurturing environment for 4- and 5-year-olds. This is a seasonal position with opportunities for future roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare settings is desirable.
• Ability to engage children in various activities.
• Strong communication skills with parents and team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of the Early Years programme.
• Coordinate and support the Early Years team.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of EYFS requirements

Engagement in structured activities

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

The Details :

• Title : Early Years Leader
• Contract : Seasonal holiday work available. Futureopportunitiesin other half term holidays.
• Hours : – 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