Early Years Group Leader

Early Years Group Leader Location: Maidenhead Salary: A GBP 421.52 : A GBP 628.71 per week (Dependant on age, internal/external experience, and qualifications) Barracudas offers high:quality and exciting activity camps during the school holidays for children aged 4A:14 years.

With fun activities such as sports, arts and crafts, fencing, archery, swimming and many more and they are looking for staff to deliver quality sessions.

Duties * Ensure the Early Years Foundation Stages are implemented * Assist with the set up and maintain a suitable base room area that is inviting for the children whilst ensuring it is kept tidy and all equipment is packed away * Follow policies and procedures to make sure the children in your care will have fun in a safe environment * Follow the prepared activity timetable each day to make sure we deliver the variety of activity sessions that Barracudas promise * Work with other members of staff to deliver sessions * Be the childrens Key Worker and manage the exchange of relevant information regarding their experiences at camp * Ensure that the needs of the children in your care are met with active supervision and attention throughout the day including breaks and lunch times * Use the resources available to plan and deliver a variety of activities with structure and enthusiasm that are age appropriate to the timetabled group * Encourage maximum participation of the children in the group whilst following OFSTED guidance * Get to know the children in your group as individuals : find out their interests and incorporate these into their day on camp * Take responsibility for general welfare and safeguarding * Ensure the safe use of equipment provided for your sessions * Facilitate childrens development through Explore and Play sessions Additional Responsibilities * Ensure that 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 that you organise and deliver must be appropriate for the children in your care within the scope of your qualifications, skills, and knowledge * 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.

Always know the childrens whereabouts, respect them as individuals and communicate with them daily about codes of behaviour * Carefully follow all camp systems, including registration and collection procedures, Health and Safety systems and all guidelines on good practice in child welfare whilst 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 : youll 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 organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation Skills and Qualifications * 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 a