Early Years Manager - Summer - Horsham Millais, West Sussex
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: Contracts for February Half Term will be issued at the 2023 wage level. The 2024 wage level is 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
* Support and deliver induction training; oversee setup days before camp begins
* Complete paperwork and manage high-risk activities according to Barracudas Activity Codes of Practice
* Enforce health and safety regulations to maintain a safe environment
* Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage by planning Explore and Play sessions
* Serve as the Designated Person (DP) for Safeguarding, handling child protection issues
* Communicate regularly with Area Managers and Central Office
* Observe and participate in high-risk activities with staff and children
* Monitor staff understanding of safeguarding procedures
* Act as the main contact for OFSTED inspections
* Communicate with parents, handle administrative tasks, and manage staff
* Maintain tidiness of site and baserooms, and ensure equipment is stored properly
* Conduct staff performance reviews at the end of the season
* Support staff during sessions as needed
Requirements
* Attend compulsory senior training events
* Hold early years qualifications (e.g., CACHE L3, Primary PGCE, BA Primary Education)
* Experience in a childcare setting with early years
* Legal eligibility to work in the UK
* Enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or existing on the Update Service
* Provide professional and academic references
* Attend and deliver induction training prior to camp
* Complete annual online training
* Coordinate pack-up at the end of camp
* Ensure at least half of the senior staff 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 with relevant manuals
* Evaluate staff performance at contract end
* Report child protection concerns appropriately
* Be aware of children’s additional needs and assist with reasonable adjustments
* Administer medication following EI forms and document accordingly
* Bring swimwear daily for swimming sessions
* Perform other duties as required by the role and organizational needs
Barracudas is an equal opportunities employer. This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Guidance on disclosure requirements can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
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