Early Years Manager - Summer - Winchester, Hampshire

Barracudas Activity Day Camps; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and activities for children. As an Early Years Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and enriching environment, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage, and leading a team of dedicated staff. Your responsibilities will include training, safeguarding, and maintaining high standards of care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives while working in a supportive and dynamic setting. If you are passionate about early childhood education and ready to take on a leadership role, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Qualified in Early Years with relevant certifications.
• Experience in a childcare setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee induction training and ensure compliance with health and safety.
• Communicate with parents and manage staff performance evaluations.

Skills

Childcare Management

Safeguarding Procedures

Health and Safety Regulations

Early Years Foundation Stage

Education

CACHE Level 3

PGCE

BA Primary Education

Job description

Early Years Manager - Summer - Winchester, Hampshire

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 2023 wage levels. From 1st April 2024, new wage levels will apply.

Report 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 set-up days before camp begins
• Complete necessary paperwork and conduct high-risk activity assessments following Barracudas Activity Codes of Practice
• Enforce health and safety regulations to maintain a safe environment
• Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage through planning Explore and Play sessions
• Designated Person (DP) for Safeguarding, handling child protection and safeguarding issues
• Communicate regularly with Area Managers and Central Office
• Observe children and participate in high-risk activities with staff
• Regularly check staff understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Serve as the main contact for OFSTED inspectors on camp
• Communicate with parents, manage administration, and oversee Early Years staff
• Maintain tidiness of site and baserooms; ensure equipment is stored properly
• Assess and review staff performance for end-of-season evaluations
• Support staff during sessions as needed

Requirements

• Attend compulsory senior training events
• Qualified in Early Years (e.g., Primary qualification, CACHE L3, PGCE, BA Primary Education)
• Experience in a childcare setting
• Legal eligibility to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or existing on the Update Service
• Satisfactory professional/academic references
• Attend and deliver induction training prior to camp
• Complete annual online training
• Coordinate camp pack-up at the end of the season
• Minimum of 1-2 senior staff members 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
• Complete staff evaluations at contract end
• Report safeguarding concerns to Central Office
• Manage children with additional needs, including medical or dietary requirements
• Administer medication following EI forms and document appropriately
• Bring swimwear daily for swimming sessions
• Perform other duties as required within the organization

We are committed to equal opportunities. This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Some convictions and cautions may be protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order, and guidance is available on the Ministry of Justice website.