Early Years Leader - October Holiday Camp - Crosfields School - Reading, Berkshire

Ultimate Activity; Reading; Sur place; GBP 11 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Subsidised First Aid

CPD opportunities

Competitive pay

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Résumé du poste

Ultimate Activity Camps is seeking dedicated staff to run the Early Years programme on its UK camps. You will deliver structured activities, safeguard children, and collaborate with the Camp Manager to ensure OFSTED compliance. A Paediatric First Aid qualification is required to provide high-quality care to 4- and 5-year-olds.

The role offers seasonal holiday work with training before camp start, and opportunities to progress in the childcare and coaching fields across venues.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and delivering activities.
• Passionate about developing children through play and activity.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• Flexible team player able to adapt to camp dynamics.
• Seeking a rewarding holiday job while advancing in childcare/coaching.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the delivery of the Early Years programme on camp.
• Ensure welfare and safety of the children.
• Deliver structured activities (sports, arts, play) to Early Years children and Juniors.
• Work with Camp Manager to meet OFSTED requirements.
• Provide high-quality pastoral care and liaise with parents for 4–5 year olds.

Connaissances

Experience with children

Play-based development

Organisation

Team player

First Aid qualification

Formation

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of the Early Years programme on camp
• Ensure the welfare and safety of the children
• Deliver outstanding, structured activities (sports, arts, play) to the Early Years children, our Ultimate Activity Juniors.
• Working alongside your Camp Manager, ensure OFSTED requirements are met
• Take on a pastoral role as a key contact for the 4 and 5 year olds on camp, providing high quality care and liaising with parents.
• Educated to a minimum of Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare or Primary Education, with significant experience working with 4- and 5-year-olds.

Requirements

• Experience of working with children and delivering activities
• Passionate about developing children through play and activity.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• A flexible team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges on camp.
• Someone looking for a rewarding holiday job, whilst furthering their career in the childcare and coaching industry.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work qualification

Desirable Requirements

• Management/supervisory experience

About the Company

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.

Contract & Hours

• 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.
• Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.

Benefits

• Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.
• Competitive pay
• Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment.
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Safeguarding & Vetting

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.