Early Years Group Leader

6 days ago

Horsham, West Sussex, 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 an Early Years Group Leader, you will be responsible for leading a group of children in a fun and engaging way, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement the Early Years Foundation Stages in a creative and engaging manner.
  • Set up and maintain a suitable base room area that is inviting and safe for the children.
  • Follow policies and procedures to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for the children.
  • Deliver a variety of activity sessions as per the prepared timetable.
  • Work collaboratively with other staff members to deliver sessions.
  • Be the children's Key Worker and manage the exchange of relevant information regarding their experiences at camp.
  • Ensure the needs of the children in your care are met with active supervision and attention throughout the day.
  • Use resources to plan and deliver activities that are age-appropriate and engaging.
  • Encourage maximum participation of the children in the group while following OFSTED guidance.
  • Get to know the children in your group as individuals and incorporate their interests into their day on camp.
  • Take responsibility for general welfare and safeguarding.
  • Ensure the safe use of equipment provided for your 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 organised with excellent communication skills.
  • 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.
  • Complete Online Training annually.
  • Attend Induction Training Day.
  • Assist with pack up at the end of camp.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the company fulfils all its Health and Safety obligations.
  • Organise and deliver activities that are appropriate for the children in your care.
  • Encourage the children to take part in new activities and ensure the activity programme is as directed on the timetable.
  • Ensure the children under your supervision behave in a safe manner.
  • Carefully follow all camp systems, including registration and collection procedures, Health and Safety systems, and all guidelines on good practice in child welfare.
  • Be a positive role model to the children in your care.
  • 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 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.

Barracudas are committed to equal opportunities in employment and this post does require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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