Job Description

Early Years Lead - Time Out Holiday Camps

Location:

Halstead St Andrews School Site

Age Group:

4-6 years

Contract:

Holiday camp / seasonal / During School Holidays

Pay:

Competitive, based on experience

Important Note:

Time Out Holiday Camps, based in Horsell, Woking, operate as day holiday camps for children aged 4-13, running from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Our camps are available during all school holiday periods, including February half-term, the Easter holidays, May half-term, the summer holidays, October half-term, and the December holidays.

The Role

Early Years Lead (Ages 4-6)

Time Out Holiday Camps is seeking an experienced, calm, and highly capable

Early Years Lead

to oversee and lead provision for our youngest campers (ages 4-6).

This is a

senior on-site leadership role

. The Early Years Lead is responsible not only for delivering outstanding provision, but also for

leading the Early Years team

, setting standards, and ensuring a consistently high-quality, nurturing, and well-managed environment.

You will be responsible for:

Leading the planning and delivery of structured, age-appropriate Early Years activities Overseeing the day-to-day running of the Early Years provision Leading, supporting, and mentoring Early Years staff Ensuring safeguarding, welfare, and safety standards are consistently met Establishing a calm, secure, and engaging environment for young children Managing behaviour confidently using positive and developmentally appropriate strategies Supporting children's emotional, social, and physical development Acting as the main point of contact for Early Years-related matters on site
Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

Significant experience working with children aged 4-6 Experience leading groups of young children confidently and independently Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide and support other staff A calm, patient, and highly professional manner Excellent communication and behaviour management skills A clear understanding of safeguarding and child development in the Early Years
Desirable Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

A valid

Paediatric First Aid

qualification Early Years, EYFS, nursery, or Reception-class experience Previous leadership or senior responsibility within Early Years or childcare settings Teaching assistant, HLTA, or trainee teacher experience Backgrounds in play-based learning, sport, dance, drama, or creative activities A long-term interest in education, Early Years leadership, or childcare management
Why Work With Us

A clearly defined leadership role with real responsibility and autonomy High staff-to-child ratios to support safe and effective practice Clear behaviour management systems and expectations Supportive senior leadership and structured planning frameworks A professional, well-organised environment with high standards Excellent experience for those pursuing leadership roles in education or childcare
Safeguarding

Time Out Holiday Camps is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All appointments are subject to:

Enhanced DBS check Reference checks Verification of qualifications (including Paediatric First Aid where applicable)
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 12.21-20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare On-site parking
Work Location: In person