Early Years Manager - Summer - Harpenden, Hertfordshire
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
Note: February Half Term Contracts will be issued based on 2023 wage levels. 2024 wage levels are effective from 1st April.
Reporting to: Camp Manager, Area Manager, and Central Office
Barracudas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Early Years Manager Duties
1. Support and deliver induction training; oversee set-up days before camp.
2. Complete paperwork and conduct high-risk activities following Barracudas Activity Codes of Practice.
3. Enforce health and safety regulations to ensure a safe environment.
4. Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage by planning explore and play sessions.
5. Designated Person (DP) for Safeguarding, dealing with child protection and safeguarding issues.
6. Update and communicate regularly with Area Managers and Central Office.
7. Conduct observations and participate in high-risk activities with staff and children.
8. Regularly check staff understanding of safeguarding procedures.
9. Serve as the main contact for OFSTED inspectors on camp.
10. Communicate with parents, handle administrative tasks, and manage Early Years staff.
11. Maintain tidiness of site and baserooms; ensure equipment is packed away.
12. Assess and review staff performance at season's end.
13. Support staff during sessions as needed.
Requirements
1. Attend all compulsory senior training events.
2. Hold relevant Early Years qualifications (e.g., CACHE L3, Primary PGCE, BA Primary Education).
3. Have experience working in a childcare setting.
4. Be eligible to work in the UK.
5. Obtain an enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or have an existing one on the Update Service.
6. Provide satisfactory professional and academic references.
7. Attend and deliver induction training prior to camp opening.
8. Complete online training annually.
9. Coordinate pack-up at the end of camp.
10. Minimum of 1-2 senior staff members to be Paediatric First Aid trained, depending on camp size.
Additional Responsibilities
1. Follow health and safety procedures diligently.
2. Proactively address safety issues.
3. Prepare for induction training using relevant manuals.
4. Evaluate staff at the end of their contracts.
5. Report child protection concerns to Central Office.
6. Be aware of and support children with additional needs, including medication administration.
7. Bring swimwear daily for swimming sessions if needed.
8. Perform other duties as required by the organization.
Barracudas is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain convictions and cautions are considered protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and guidance is available on the Ministry of Justice website.
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