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Early Years Leader: Ultimate Holiday Camps - Reigate, Surrey, Reigate
Client: Ultimate Activity
Location: Reigate, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 42ae3f75e854
Job Views: 4
Posted: 16.02.2025
Expiry Date: 02.04.2025
Job Description:
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. 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 will follow EYFS requirements for learning and development, with an emphasis on participation and quality.
With support from the Camp Manager, you will be the key contact for the 4- and 5-year-olds on camp, maintaining their welfare and providing high-quality care. You will ensure 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, meaning you could be working by yourself or within a team. It is your duty to coordinate, direct and support the Early Years team to ensure high-quality childcare.
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, providing feedback on observations or issues.
* Manage administrative duties for the Juniors (e.g., sign-in/out, registration).
* Liaise with the Camp Manager and work as a team to promote the welfare of the children.
* Supervise and engage with the children outside of activity times.
* Ensure high-quality childcare that meets 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 reflect the company's expectations throughout your employment.
* Show high levels of energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism, acting as a role model for the children.
* Ensure adherence to all policies and procedures, including health and safety and safeguarding.
* Perform other ad-hoc duties (e.g., cleaning, equipment maintenance/ordering).
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 tailored to their age and ability.
* Enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about developing children through play and activity.
* Good organisation and communication skills; confident in leading a group and taking responsibility.
* Good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and its application in a camp setting.
* Excellent communicator with great customer service skills; confident in interacting with parents.
* A proactive and conscientious team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations on camp.
* Looking for a rewarding and enjoyable job in the holidays, seeking to broaden a career in childcare.
* Experience taking sole charge of a group of children.
* Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 hour or 6 hour) qualification.
* Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you for your role.
* Competitive pay and opportunities for progression.
* Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.
* Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment.
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