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 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:
- 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
- BTEC Level 3 Early Years Qualification
- Early Years, EYFS, nursery, or Reception-class experience
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:
Work Location: In person
