Job Description

Job description

We are recruiting fun and enthusiastic childcare professionals to join the Club Excel team at our Harpenden site, caring for children aged 3 - 4 throughout the holidays.

Club Excel is a dynamic children's multi-activity holiday camp organization devoted to providing an enriching program during school holidays for children aged 3-13. Our core mission is to offer children the opportunity to engage in enjoyable, safe, and stimulating activities through a thoughtfully curated schedule including inflatable bouncy castles, dancing, arts and crafts, sports and much much more!

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Leader to join our team at Club Excel Leisure. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing daily camp activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants while fostering a fun environment.

Responsibilities

Work within Club Excel's Mini Camp for 3 & 4 year old's. Provide a safe, secure, fun and stimulating environment for the children throughout the day. Prepare, set up and also tidy away activities in the room for the children. Carry out activities with the children in accordance with the planning and EYFS. Adhere to the camp's daily routine. Be a confident key worker caring for your own key children making sure you meet the children's individual needs of care and support. Carry out and complete required paperwork. Assist with daily sign-in and sign-out. Ensure a consistently high standard of care, safety, and hygiene is provided each day. Work as a team. Report to the Early Years Lead and Early Years Senior Coordinator. Confidently speak with your key worker parents if required. Comply with the company's policies and procedures at all times. Comply with the company's Safeguarding, and Health and Safety policies and Procedures at all times. Support the Senior Coordinator to ensure that Ofsted standards are complied with at all times.

Requirements

Experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting. Confident and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work positively with children aged 3 & 4 years old Confident, approachable and friendly manner Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Flexibility and adaptability Ability to lead and work positively as part of a team Ability to use own initiative and excellent multi-tasking ability Reliable and good work ethic Knowledge of EYFS framework is preferred. Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Ability to create a fun, engaging atmosphere while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications/Experience - Ideally you will have:

Must

hold a minimum Level 2 OR 3 Childcare and Education qualification or NQTS, QTS 2 years minimum experience of working with children aged 3 - 4 years. A Paediatric First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain. Experience of working with children in a school, camp or activity setting. Confident knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Knowledge of Ofsted requirements Knowledge of Safeguarding Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.

Personal Development CDP

All staff are observed in the first week of employment & have appraisals and goal setting tasks. Weekly/Bi-weekly training or feedback sessions with the Camp Director.

Health & Safety

To comply with all health and safety, first aid and welfare procedures as required by Club Excel. Be aware of relevant fire, health, and safety issues at your venue and around the camp.

Child Protection & Safeguarding

All staff share the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and must adhere to, and comply with, all Club Excel's Safeguarding Policy. To provide safety and welfare assistance to children. To be vigilant for possible welfare problems of children.

Club Excel Reputation & Code of Conduct

To actively support Club Excel in its mission to provide quality childcare and activities. To be dressed in a presentable professional way (always wearing the correct staff kit) and always be on time. If this is not possible you must inform your manager as early as possible. Develop a good rapport with the children and other staff. There is a specific list of what code of conduct we expect from all staff members in our Staff Handbook.

Club Excel Equal Opportunities Statement

Our Equal Opportunities Policy states: "In the recruitment, selection, training, appraisal, development and promotion of staff, the only consideration must be that the individual meets, or is likely to meet the requirements of the programme or course or post. The requirements being met, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their sex, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality (within current legislation), age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, caring or parental responsibilities, or beliefs on matters such as religion or politics.

Club Excel Welfare and Safeguarding Statement

Club Excel is committed to safe practices in recruitment and selection that includes consideration of issues to do with child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS check, have their references verified and checks completed in line with our Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment Policy."

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 450 - 600 per week

Working Dates / Times

Summer Camp starts 28th July - 29th August 2025 Monday - Friday 8:50 am - 3:50 pm, 8.50am-5.30pm, 8.10am-5.30pm (opportunities to work extra hours in wraparound care early and late club)
Benefits:

Childcare Company events On-site parking
If you are passionate about working with children and want to make a positive impact in their lives, we invite you to apply today to become part of our dynamic team at Club Excel Leisure!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 450.00-600.00 per week

Application question(s):

Do you have a childcare qualification or QTS?
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 28/07/2025