Wraparound Childcare Early Years Lead – Leading Children’s Play and Sport Provision Company Location: Colchester and Surrounding Areas Hours: Breakfast Club (7:30-9am) and After School Club (3-6pm) Salary: £12-17.50 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) We are recruiting for the leading provider of out of school hours and wraparound childcare for primary school children in the UK who are looking to grow their team in the Colchester area due to new provisions starting between April and September 2025. In this role as an Early Years Lead, you will have overall responsibility for the management of the EYFS programme and any key children at your provision. You will plan programmes and lessons effectively within the company structure, monitor progress, inspire children, and deliver effective and efficient activities. You will also the opportunity to work in the holidays as part of activity and sport camps, which may or may not have Early Years children attending. As an Early Years Lead, you will need to bring: - A Passion for Working with Early Years Children - we're looking for someone to provide inclusive, fun, and engaging provision for the children in your care, while inspiring them to explore their interests - Enthusiasm and Organisation Skills - you will be responsible with the planning and delivery of activities with structure and enthusiasm. This includes a wide range of activities, including multi-sports, indoor and outdoor games, arts & crafts, downtime and structured play - Responsibility and Reliability - the safety and enjoyment of the children in your care will be your key responsibility. All team members are required to follow specific policies and procedures, including completing Accident and Incident Forms and Health & Safety checks as needed, and the children and families also benefit from consistently reliable staff - Communication and Engagement - all staff are expected to conduct themselves professionally and communicate effectively with all team members, parents, children and schools on a daily basis. You will be a representative of the organisation's brand so it's key to always be a pleasure to be around If you're interested and looking for a new role to start in April and/or September please apply to the role and we will be in touch to discuss next steps.