About The Role
Title: Early Years Leader
Contract: Seasonal work in school holidays
Hours: 8am – 6pm weekdays. Full time or part time roles available
Pay: £114.03 – 145.54 (Inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay) Pay is calculated by level of experience and qualifications.
Location:
- Sancton Wood
Ultimate Activity Camps – Who we are
Ultimate Activity Camps provide outstanding, inspiring, and Ofsted-regulated activity day camps with the primary function of delivering a very high level of care and welfare for 4-14-year-olds during the school holidays. We deliver this childcare through a fantastic range of exciting activities whether these be in the art room, the sports hall, playing fields or in the woods. Sounds like fun? Apply below to secure your place with us for Easter and Summer holidays!
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 get stuck in and 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 the emphasis being 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 by yourself 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.
Essential 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, delivering activities and able to tailor the delivery and structure of a session according to age and ability.
Be enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about working with children and supporting in their development through play and activity.
Good organisational and communication skills. You must be confident in your ability to lead a group of children.
Good working knowledge of the early years foundation stage and how to apply it to camp
Desirable skills
Management or supervisory experience
Experience taking sole charge of a group of children
Hold a valid Paediatric First Aid qualification
Benefits
Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.
Competitive pay
Referral Bonus
Flexible work schedule
The Ultimate Activity Company is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject relevant check in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, including, but not limited to, DBS Disclosure checks, identity checks, internet search, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where required.