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Early Years Group Leader

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St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Barracudas Activity Day Camps Full time

Early Years Group Leader Opportunity

Join our team at Barracudas Activity Day Camps as an Early Years Group Leader, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality childcare services to children aged 4-11 years old.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement the Early Years Foundation Stages to ensure a safe and engaging environment for children.
  • Assist in setting up and maintaining a suitable base room area, promoting a welcoming atmosphere while maintaining tidiness and organization.
  • Follow established policies and procedures to guarantee a secure and enjoyable experience for children in your care.
  • Adhere to the prepared activity timetable to deliver a variety of engaging sessions, aligning with Barracudas' promises.
  • Collaborate with other staff members to deliver sessions and ensure a cohesive experience for children.
  • Act as a Key Worker, managing the exchange of relevant information regarding children's experiences at camp.
  • Provide active supervision and attention to children's needs throughout the day, including breaks and lunchtimes.
  • Utilize available resources to plan and deliver activities with structure and enthusiasm, catering to the age and needs of the timetabled group.
  • Encourage maximum participation while adhering to OFSTED guidelines.
  • Develop relationships with children, understanding their interests, and incorporating them into their camp experience.
  • Take responsibility for general welfare and safeguarding, ensuring the safe use of equipment provided for sessions.
  • Facilitate children's development through Explore and Play sessions.

Requirements:

  • Be working towards or hold a relevant childcare qualification.
  • Have knowledge and experience within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
  • Be aged 18 or over by the start date of your contract.
  • Be eligible to work in the UK.
  • Provide satisfactory professional/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 participate 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 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 1975 (2013 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.