Kids' Supervisors

**Description**

Do you want to experience childcare in a different light? Do you live for the smiles your ideas bring to kids’ and adults’ faces alike? Do you forge bonds quickly and thrive on a varied working day where imagination, play and the wonder of the outdoors take centre stage?

We’re looking for a bright, lively, positive early years professional to help lead our Kids’ Zone family and ensure children who join us have stellar experiences.

We don’t believe in paperwork-based assessments and know the true power of play, indoors and out. If you’re an experienced leader, with the relevant NVQ level 3 childcare qualifications and a likeminded view of what it takes to bring out the best in every child whatever their needs and learning styles, it’s you we’re looking for.

You’ll be a true team player with a love for the outdoors, able to spot the little things that make a difference and see where others need help and advice. You’ll be full of fresh ideas to make each Kids’ Zone session shine, from supporting team development to pre-planning activities, as well as doing ‘in-the-moment planning’ and ‘loose parts’ play.

In return for your energy and commitment, you’ll find yourself in a team with a shared outlook on life where friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make every working day worthwhile.

**What your days could look like**:

- Continue the responsibilities of the Kids Manger or Deputy when they are not on duty
- Deliver quality play sessions for all children within the Kids Zone
- Play a key role in planning and organisation of activities and resources
- Help with the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of our practice.
- Ensure that childcare opportunities are conveyed to parents and carers and understand that feedback is vital to the development of the Kids Zone and its services.
- Report and recording and incidents/accidents of concern, to the Kids Manager
- Ensure attendance registers and admission forms are completed by parents/ guardian
- Ensure the security and safety of children always and to have input into the risk assessments and department policies.
- Help the Manager to ensure child protection, national and local policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
- Work with the Manager to write, develop and implement policies and procedures for the setting, in line with the relevant legislation
- Ensure that the cleaning and sterilisation of all equipment used in play sessions is carried out

**Job skills & requirements**:

- Proven experience of delivering childcare and play opportunities
- Proven experience of working with children aged 6 months to 12 years of age
- A recognised and relevant NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent, in early years and childcare
- A minimum 2 years’ experience of working in an Ofsted registered childcare setting within the EYFS framework
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and the welfare requirements
- Build and maintain functional relationships with:

- An enhanced DBS disclosure
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including health and safety, equality, disability, safeguarding children
- Experience of working with safeguarding procedures as defined by Ofsted and local authorities
- Experience of helping to develop policies and procedures to promote inclusive practice

**What we can offer in return**:

- A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location - right on the shores of Ullswater
- Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
- Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel
- Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
- Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living Space and Glasshouse
- Team social events throughout the year
- Team assistance scheme - a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

**Another Place, The Lake**
- Salary**£11.50 / Hour**
- Schedule**Part Time, Full Time**
- Experience**Minimum 1 year of experience