Early Years Leader

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
nr. Faringdon
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Early Years Education Childcare Activity Delivery Communication Skills Organisation Skills Child Welfare OFSTED Requirements

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Details:

  • Title:Early Years Leader
  • Contract: Seasonal holiday work available. Future opportunities in other half term holidays.
  • Hours: 8.00am – 6.00pm weekdays. Full season or part season roles available.

Summary of Position:

  • Oversee the delivery of the Early Years programme on camp
  • Ensure the welfare and safety of the children
  • Deliver outstanding, structured activities (sports, arts, play) to the Early Years children, our Ultimate Activity Juniors.
  • Working alongside your Camp Manager, ensure OFSTED requirements are met
  • Take on a pastoral role as a key contact for the 4 and 5 year olds on camp, providing high quality care and liaising with parents.

About The Role

The Details:

  • Title:Early Years Leader
  • Contract: Seasonal holiday work available. Future opportunities in other half term holidays.
  • Hours: 8.00am – 6.00pm weekdays. Full season or part season roles available.

Summary of Position:

  • Oversee the delivery of the Early Years programme on camp
  • Ensure the welfare and safety of the children
  • Deliver outstanding, structured activities (sports, arts, play) to the Early Years children, our Ultimate Activity Juniors.
  • Working alongside your Camp Manager, ensure OFSTED requirements are met
  • Take on a pastoral role as a key contact for the 4 and 5 year olds on camp, providing high quality care and liaising with parents.

*Bring your skills. Leave with more.*

For a full list of responsibilities and duties, download the Job Description

About You

Essential Requirements:

  • Educated to a minimum of Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare or Primary Education, with significant experience working with 4- and 5-year-olds.
  • Experience of working with children and delivering activities
  • Passionate about developing children through play and activity.
  • Good organisation and communication skills.
  • A flexible team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges on camp.
  • Someone looking for a rewarding holiday job, whilst furthering their career in the childcare and coaching industry.

 

Desirable Requirements:

  • Management/supervisory experience
  • Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work qualification

About Us

What Makes us Ultimate?

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a leading provider of holiday childcare in the UK. Our trusted holiday camps operate at venues across the country offering outstanding childcare & activity provision to children whilst providing peace of mind to parents.

Benefits

  • Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
  • Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.
  • Competitive pay
  • Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme

*The Ultimate Activity Company is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject relevant check in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, including, but not limited to, DBS Disclosure checks, identity checks, internet search, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where required.*

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