Early Years Leader - Berkshire

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.

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

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.