Early Years Leader

Ultimate Activity; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

An engaging childcare organization seeks an Early Years Leader for its holiday camp in Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will oversee the Early Years programme, ensuring a fun and safe environment for children aged 4 to 5. Responsibilities include planning and delivering activities while supporting a small team and ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards. This role requires a passion for child development and the ability to engage effectively with parents. Competitive pay and development opportunities available.

Benefits

Paid pre-camp training

Competitive pay

Subsidised First Aid qualifications

CPD opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of Level 3 in Early Years / Childcare or Primary Education.
• Experience working with 4- and 5-year-olds, delivering activities tailored to their needs.
• Good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of a fun and engaging programme for children.
• Prepare structured sports, arts, and crafts activities.
• Direct and support a small team of Early Years staff.
• Ensure Ofsted requirements are always met.
• Be the main point of contact for parents and guardians.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Communication skills

Organization

Team player

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Level 3 in Early Years / Childcare or Primary Education

Job description

Early Years Leader - October Holiday Camp - The Royal School - Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Making school holidays extraordinary

The Details

• Title: Early Years Leader
• Reporting to: Camp Manager
• Contract: Seasonal work in school 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of a fun and engaging programme for the Ultimate Juniors on camp, ensuring all EYFS requirements are met.
• Prepare and deliver quality sports, arts & crafts and games for the four- and five-year olds, focusing on participation, development, and enjoyment.
• Direct and support a small team of Early Years staff.
• As the registered person, ensure Ofsted requirements are always met, liaising directly with an inspector in the event of an inspection.
• Be the main point of contact for the parents and guardians of the Juniors.
• Manage some administrative duties for the Juniors (e.g., sign‑in / out, registration etc).
• Liaise with the Camp Manager and work as a team to continuously promote the welfare of the children in your care.
• Supervise and engage with the children outside of activity times.
• Ensure the provision of childcare is always of a high quality to meet the needs of individual children from differing backgrounds and stages of development.
• Live up to the Ultimate Activity Camp promise of ‘Inspiring Children Every Day’ and behave in a manner that reflects the expectations of the company throughout your employment.
• Show high levels of energy, enthusiasm and professionalism, acting as a suitable role model for the children.
• Ensure all policies and procedures on camp are adhered to by yourself and the children in your care, including all health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Other ad‑hoc duties (e.g., cleaning, equipment maintenance / ordering etc).
• Make their holidays.

They’ll make yours.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Candidates must be confident in their ability to lead a group of children and not shy away from responsibility.

Candidates must be confident in their ability to interact with parents.

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.

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 to relevant checks 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.