Early Years Group Leader Position

6 days ago


Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Barracudas Activity Day Camps Full time
Early Years Group Leader Job Description

Barracudas Activity Day Camps is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Group Leader to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for ensuring the well-being and safety of our young campers, while also delivering engaging and educational activities that promote their development and growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to provide a high-quality learning experience for our campers.
  • Set up and maintain a safe and inviting base room area that encourages children to explore and learn.
  • Follow established policies and procedures to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all campers.
  • Deliver a variety of activities and sessions that cater to the needs and interests of our campers, while also promoting their social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure a seamless and effective delivery of our programs.
  • Act as a key worker for a group of campers, building strong relationships and communicating effectively with parents and guardians.
  • Ensure the needs of all campers are met, providing active supervision and attention throughout the day.
  • Use available resources to plan and deliver engaging and educational activities that promote learning and development.
  • Encourage maximum participation and engagement from all campers, while also promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
  • Take responsibility for the general welfare and safeguarding of all campers, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met.
  • Ensure the safe use of equipment and resources, and report any concerns or incidents to senior staff.
Requirements:
  • Be working towards or hold a relevant childcare qualification, such as a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years.
  • Have knowledge and experience within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
  • Be aged 18 or over by the start date of your contract.
  • Be eligible to work in the UK.
  • Provide satisfactory professional or academic references.
  • Be enthusiastic, caring, and organized, with excellent communication skills and the ability to use your initiative.
  • Be able to adapt to effectively deal with unpredictable challenges within a childcare setting.
  • Obtain an enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or have an existing enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
  • Attend a Virtual Assessment Event if you're new to Barracudas (see staff room for dates).
  • Complete Online Training annually.
  • Attend Induction Training Day (this will most likely take place within the 7-day period before your camp opens).
  • Assist with pack up at the end of camp.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the company fulfils all its Health and Safety obligations by carefully following instructions and showing a proactive and diligent approach to all safety issues.
  • Any activities you organize and deliver must be appropriate for the children in your care within the scope of your qualifications, skills, and knowledge.
  • Encourage children to take part in new activities and ensure the activity program is as directed on the timetable.
  • Ensure children under your supervision behave in a safe manner, always knowing their whereabouts, respecting them as individuals, and communicating with them daily about codes of behavior.
  • Carefully follow all camp systems, including registration and collection procedures, Health and Safety systems, and all guidelines on good practice in child welfare while supporting your colleagues to do the same.
  • Be a positive role model to the children in your care by promoting a healthy lifestyle, good hygiene precautions, and always considering their welfare.
  • Report any concerns regarding Child Protection to your Senior Team or a Designated Person at the Central Office.
  • Make reasonable adjustments to accommodate and understand the requirements of children in your group who may have additional needs (including dietary needs) or a medical condition.
  • Pending staff availability, you may be required to deliver Skills Builder sessions.
  • All staff may be required to support a swimming session – you'll need to bring swimwear and a spare t-shirt will be available at camp.
  • The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Barracudas are committed to equal opportunities in employment and this post does require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.



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