Early Years Manager - Summer - Horsham Millais, West Sussex

Barracudas Activity Day Camps; Horsham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's activity camps is seeking an Early Years Manager for their Horsham location. The role involves overseeing camp operations, ensuring safety and compliance, and delivering training. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in childcare. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Hold early years qualifications such as CACHE L3 or PGCE.
• Experience in a childcare setting with early years.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver induction training; oversee setup days.
• Enforce health and safety regulations and manage high-risk activities.
• Communicate with parents and handle administrative tasks.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Safeguarding

Health and Safety

Education

CACHE L3

Primary PGCE

BA Primary Education

Job description

Early Years Manager - Summer - Horsham Millais, West Sussex

Hours: 08:00-18:00, Monday – Friday. (Total hours will not exceed 47.5 hours per week)

Salary: £580.24 - £718.65 per week, depending on age, experience, qualifications, and camp size

Note: Contracts for February Half Term will be issued at the 2023 wage level. The 2024 wage level is effective from 1st April.

Reporting to: Camp Manager, Area Manager, and Central Office

Barracudas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Early Years Manager Duties

• Support and deliver induction training; oversee setup days before camp begins
• Complete paperwork and manage high-risk activities according to Barracudas Activity Codes of Practice
• Enforce health and safety regulations to maintain a safe environment
• Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage by planning Explore and Play sessions
• Serve as the Designated Person (DP) for Safeguarding, handling child protection issues
• Communicate regularly with Area Managers and Central Office
• Observe and participate in high-risk activities with staff and children
• Monitor staff understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Act as the main contact for OFSTED inspections
• Communicate with parents, handle administrative tasks, and manage staff
• Maintain tidiness of site and baserooms, and ensure equipment is stored properly
• Conduct staff performance reviews at the end of the season
• Support staff during sessions as needed

Requirements

• Attend compulsory senior training events
• Hold early years qualifications (e.g., CACHE L3, Primary PGCE, BA Primary Education)
• Experience in a childcare setting with early years
• Legal eligibility to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or existing on the Update Service
• Provide professional and academic references
• Attend and deliver induction training prior to camp
• Complete annual online training
• Coordinate pack-up at the end of camp
• Ensure at least half of the senior staff are Paediatric First Aid trained, depending on camp size

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety procedures diligently
• Proactively address safety issues
• Prepare for induction training with relevant manuals
• Evaluate staff performance at contract end
• Report child protection concerns appropriately
• Be aware of children’s additional needs and assist with reasonable adjustments
• Administer medication following EI forms and document accordingly
• Bring swimwear daily for swimming sessions
• Perform other duties as required by the role and organizational needs

Barracudas is an equal opportunities employer. This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Guidance on disclosure requirements can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.