About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, confident and self-motivated Early Years Team Lead to join our holiday camp team, supporting children aged 3–5. As well as delivering creative, play-based sessions, you will be the lead staff member for your group – managing the register, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed, completing handovers with parents, and reporting directly to the Camp Manager.
This role is ideal for candidates with a Level 3 early years qualification and a proven ability to both lead activities independently and support a team under pressure.
Responsibilities:
* Lead your group of Early Years children (ages 3–5), taking responsibility for their safety, wellbeing, and engagement throughout the day.
* Take ownership of the register for your group, ensuring accurate sign-in/sign-out using security codes.
* Complete daily parent handovers, sharing feedback about children's experiences in a professional and supportive manner.
* Deliver fun, play-based activities that support early development and confidence.
* Supervise and support Activity Leaders/Assistants, ensuring consistency in safeguarding and behaviour management.
* Escalate safeguarding and behaviour concerns directly to the Camp Manager.
* Organise daily routines for your group (snacks, toileting, transitions).
* Ensure equipment and base rooms are safe, tidy, and welcoming.
* Bring initiative, organisation, and calm leadership to your group.
Requirements:
* Full and relevant Level 3 childcare/early years qualification (essential to meet Ofsted requirements).
* Minimum 2 years' hands-on experience working with early years children.
* Paediatric First Aid Training
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and paediatric first aid (or willingness to obtain).
* Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).
* Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
* Able to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations effectively.
* Available to work during school holiday periods.
Benefits:
* Be part of a supportive and creative team.
* Training, CPD, and mentoring opportunities.
* Rewarding role helping young children thrive in a safe, enriching environment.
* Opportunities to progress into senior camp or academy roles.
* Free childcare during camp times.
* On-site parking.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 1 week
Pay: £128.25 per day
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* London N2 9JP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Where are you based?
Experience:
* Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Safeguarding Certification (preferred)
* Enhanced DBS Check (preferred)
Work Location: In person