Early Years Leader - Summer

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

Job summary

A leading activity camp is seeking an Early Years Leader to supervise activities for children aged 4-5. This seasonal role demands enthusiasm for delivering engaging sports, arts, and crafts while meeting EYFS standards. The successful candidate will ensure child welfare and cooperate with parents and camp management.

Qualifications

• Experience working with early years children is essential.
• Ability to lead activities and maintain high-quality childcare.
• Understanding of EYFS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of Early Years programme at camp.
• Coordinate and direct the Early Years team.
• Ensure safety and welfare of 4- and 5-year-olds.

Skills

Empathy

Leadership

Communication

Education

Early Years qualification

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 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 an emphasis 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 alone 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