Early Years Manager - Summer - Sevenoaks, 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. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
EARLY YEARS MANAGER DUTIES
1. Support and deliver induction training and oversee set-up days before camp.
2. Complete paperwork and manage high-risk activities according to Barracudas Activity Codes of Practice.
3. Enforce health and safety regulations to maintain a safe environment.
4. Ensure the Early Years Foundation Stage is implemented by planning Explore and Play sessions.
5. Designated Person (DP) for Safeguarding, handling 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 while engaging with children.
8. Regularly check staff understanding of safeguarding procedures.
9. Act 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, and ensure equipment is stored properly.
12. Assess and review staff performance at the end of the season.
13. Support staff during sessions as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Attend compulsory senior training events (details in contract).
2. Early Years qualified (e.g., Primary qualified, CACHE L3, PGCE, BA Primary Education).
3. Experience in a childcare setting.
4. Eligible to work in the UK.
5. Enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or existing on the Update Service.
6. Provide satisfactory references.
7. Attend and deliver induction training before camp opens.
8. Complete annual online training.
9. Coordinate camp pack-up at end of season.
10. Minimum of 1-2 senior staff members trained in Paediatric First Aid, 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 performance at contract end.
5. Report child protection concerns to Central Office.
6. Be aware of children with additional needs and assist with reasonable adjustments.
7. Administer medication correctly following EI forms and documentation.
8. Bring swimwear daily for swimming sessions.
9. Perform other duties as necessary for the role and organization’s objectives.
Barracudas is an equal opportunity employer. This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Guidance on disclosing certain convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
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