Early Years Manager - Summer - Tonbridge, Kent
Hours: 08:00-18:00, Monday - Friday. (Total hours will not exceed 47.5 hours per week)
Salary: £580.24 - £718.65 per week, depending on age, experience, qualifications, and camp size
(Contracts for February Half Term will be issued at 2023 wage levels. 2024 wage levels will be effective from 1st April.)
Reportable to: Camp Manager, Area Manager, and Central Office
Barracudas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
EARLY YEARS MANAGER DUTIES
* Support and deliver induction training and oversee setup days before camp starts
* Complete paperwork and manage high-risk activities in accordance with Barracudas Activity Codes of Practice
* Enforce health and safety regulations to ensure a safe environment
* Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage by planning Explore and Play sessions
* Designated Person (DP) for Safeguarding, handling child protection and safeguarding issues
* Communicate regularly with Area Managers and Central Office
* Conduct observations and participate in high-risk activities with Early Years staff, engaging with children
* Regularly check staff understanding of safeguarding procedures
* Serve as the main contact for OFSTED inspections on camp
* Communicate with parents, handle administrative tasks, and manage Early Years staff
* Maintain tidiness of site and baserooms, and ensure equipment is packed away
* Assess and review staff performance for end-of-season evaluations
* Support staff during sessions as needed
REQUIREMENTS
* Attend compulsory senior training events
* Hold Early Years qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 3, Primary PGCE, BA Primary Education)
* Experience in a childcare setting within early years
* Eligible to work in the UK
* Obtain an enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or have an existing one on the Update Service
* Provide satisfactory professional and academic references
* Attend and deliver induction training, likely within 7 days before camp opens
* Complete online training annually
* Coordinate pack-up at the end of camp
* Ensure at least 1-2 seniors are Paediatric First Aid trained, depending on camp size
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Follow health and safety procedures diligently
* Proactively address safety issues
* Prepare for induction training using relevant manuals
* Conduct staff evaluations at contract end
* Report child protection concerns to Central Office
* Manage children with additional needs, including medical or dietary requirements
* Administer medication following EI forms and document appropriately
* Bring swimwear daily for swimming sessions
* This list is not exhaustive; duties may change as required
Barracudas is committed to equal opportunities. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. Guidance on disclosing convictions is available on the Ministry of Justice website.
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