Camp manager Work, Jobs in Chesterton, Cam (with Salaries)

Early Years Manager
Barracudas —Huntingdon
- £606.86 - £785.19 a week
- Seasonal
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Gymnastics Coach and Growth Co-ordinator
Twisters Gymnastic Club —Bluntisham
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- School
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Schools Coach & Brand & Marketing Co-ordinator
Twisters Gymnastic Club —Bluntisham
- £32,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- School
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Senior Sports Instructor
Barracudas —Huntingdon
- £601.54 - £745.27 a week
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Word
- Childcare
- Microsoft Excel
Early Years Group Assistant
Barracudas —Huntingdon
- £516.78 - £663.48 a week
- Seasonal
Early Years Group Leader
Barracudas —Huntingdon
- £516.78 - £663.48 a week
- Seasonal
- Communication skills
Sports Development & Community Manager
P & E Sports Lettings Ltd —Cambridge
- £32,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Social media management
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Junior Deputy Nursery Manager
Alpha Kindergarten Fletton —Peterborough
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- In-person
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Early Years Manager

Barracudas -
Huntingdon

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Job details

Seasonal | Fixed term contract
£606.86 - £785.19 a week

Qualifications

Safeguarding Certification
Early childhood education
Supervising experience
Swimming
QTS
Paediatric First Aid Certification
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Early Years Manager Job Description

Work Hours: 08:00-18:00, Monday – Friday. (Total hours will not exceed 47.5 hours per week)

Contract Type: Seasonal Fixed-Term

Salary: £606.86- £785.19 salary per week (dependant on age, experience, qualifications, and camp size).
(February Half Term Contracts to be issued on 2025 wage level. 2026 wage level effective from 1st April).

Reportable to: Camp Manager, Area Manager and Central Office

Barracudas is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff
to share this commitment and act in the best interests of children at all times. Adhering to our safeguarding policies and
procedures including safer recruitment practices, staff should play an active role in creating a supportive, safe and
protective environment for call children and young people.

About us
Barracudas is the UK’s leading provider of children’s holiday camps, helping young people build
confidence, develop new skills, and make new friends through a wide range of activities. With 45+
camp locations across the UK, we offer exciting programmes including Sports, Arts & Crafts, Drama
and more. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels
supported and valued. Safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

Role Purpose
The Early Years Manager oversees the planning, delivery, and quality of the Early Years provision,
ensuring all activities align with the EYFS and meet Barracudas’ high standards. They lead, support,
and develop the Early Years team, ensuring safe practice, strong supervision and a nurturing
environment for every child. Through effective organisation, communication and leadership, they
ensure smooth daily operations, uphold safeguarding responsibilities and create an inclusive,
engaging space where children can learn, play and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Daily Operations

Lead the Early Years provision, including Induction Training, Set Up Days and the daily running of

Explore and Play and Active Play sessions to ensure effective EYFS implementation.

Support sessions when required, stepping in to assist staff, supervise children or lead activities

to maintain smooth operations.

Carry out additional duties as required, in line with the needs of the camp and organisational

objectives.

Curriculum, Planning & Quality Assurance

Plan, review and quality-assure Explore and Play and Active Play sessions, ensuring they are

age-appropriate, engaging and aligned with the EYFS.

Monitor staff practice through observations, coaching and regular check-ins to ensure high

standards of supervision, behaviour management and EYFS delivery.

This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. A successful applicant will be
required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the children's barred list. Applicants are
not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are considered "protected" under the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974
(Exceptions) order 1975 (amended in 2013 & 2020). This information will not be taken into account. Guidance on protected convictions
and cautions is available from the Ministry of Justice.

Health & Safety

Maintain a safe, well-organised environment by ensuring base rooms and activity spaces are

tidy, hazard-free and appropriately equipped.

Enforce Health & Safety procedures, following all safe systems of work and addressing safety

concerns proactively.

Safeguarding & Welfare

Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, responding to child protection concerns and

supporting staff with safeguarding queries.

Ensure individual needs are met, including medical, dietary and additional needs, making

reasonable adjustments and ensuring medication is administered correctly with full
documentation.

Staff Management & Development

Support staff development by providing guidance, feedback and end-of-season performance

evaluations for all Early Years team members.

Parent & Stakeholder Communication

Communicate effectively with parents and guardians, providing updates, addressing concerns

and ensuring a positive, professional experience for families.

Act as a main point of contact for OFSTED Inspectors, ensuring compliance, documentation and

practice are inspection-ready.

Work collaboratively with Area Managers and Central Office, providing updates, escalating

concerns and ensuring consistent delivery across the Early Years provision.

Administration & Other

Maintain accurate paperwork and administrative records, including high-risk activity forms,

registers, incident reports and staff documentation.

Support additional camp activities, including Skills Builder sessions (where required) and

swimming sessions – you’ll need to bring swimwear, and a spare t-shirt will be available at
camp.

REQUIREMENTS

Essentials

Strong experience working with Early Years children in an educational or childcare setting.

Confident leading a team and overseeing daily operations.

Solid understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Ability to plan, organise and evaluate Early Years activities.

Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage safeguarding, behaviour and welfare concerns appropriately.

Desirables

Primary QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

CACHE Level 3 or above

Experience planning early years sessions.

Experience supervising or developing staff.

Paediatric First Aid qualification

Safeguarding training or certificate

Employment in this role is subject to completing all pre-employment requirements, including being

aged 18 or over by the start date, providing proof of eligibility to work in the UK, supplying

satisfactory references, and holding or obtaining an Enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or the

Update Service. Before starting work on camp, all Seniors are required to complete our mandatory

training, which includes annual online training modules, an in-person Induction Training Day, and

any additional role-specific briefings delivered by the Central Office.

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