Early Years Camp Manager
Inspire Young Minds. Lead an Incredible Team. Create Memories That Last a Lifetime.
About GO GO Makers
GO GO Makers is an award-winning childcare provider delivering exceptional Holiday Camps and Before & After School Clubs across Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
As a premium childcare provider, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding experiences for every child and exceptional customer service for every family. We don't just provide childcare—we create magical childhood memories that last a lifetime.
Our motto, "Inspiring young minds to THINK BIG!", is at the heart of everything we do, and every member of our team lives and breathes this vision every single day.
Our Reception/Early Years MINI Camp is one of the most important parts of our provision. It lays the foundations for children's confidence, independence, friendships and love of learning. We are looking for an exceptional leader who understands just how important these early years are and who is passionate about helping every child flourish.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Early Years Camp Manager to lead our MINI Camp (Reception-aged children).
This is far more than running activities.
You'll lead a busy, high-performing camp where every child feels happy, safe, secure, listened to and inspired. You'll coach and develop your team, maintain exceptionally high standards and ensure every child leaves camp with unforgettable memories, increased confidence and a smile on their face.
As Camp Manager, you'll lead by example with warmth, professionalism and enthusiasm, ensuring GO GO Makers continues to deliver the outstanding experiences and premium childcare we're known for.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Leading the day-to-day operation of our Early Years MINI Camp with confidence, enthusiasm and professionalism.
- Creating a nurturing, exciting and inspiring environment where every child feels happy, safe, secure, listened to and valued.
- Leading, motivating, supporting and developing your team, ensuring every team member performs to the highest standard.
- Deploying staff effectively throughout the day, ensuring excellent ratios, engagement, supervision and meaningful interactions for every child.
- Coaching staff through regular feedback, recognising strengths and identifying opportunities for development and next steps.
- Ensuring every child is known as an individual and supported to achieve their next steps in confidence, friendships, independence and personal development.
- Delivering our exciting programme to the highest possible standard whilst maintaining consistently high expectations across camp.
- Demonstrating excellent positive behaviour management and leading your team to manage behaviour positively, consistently and with empathy.
- Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for your camp, ensuring safeguarding is always the highest priority and that any concerns are recognised, recorded, managed and escalated appropriately.
- Maintaining accurate paperwork and administration, including registers, accident and incident reports, medication records, risk assessments and all daily documentation to an excellent standard.
- Managing the daily check-in and collection desk, communicating professionally with parents and carers and delivering exceptional 5-star customer service.
- Leading the pre-camp Saturday setup day, ensuring your camp is fully organised, well-resourced and ready to deliver an outstanding experience from day one.
- Maintaining exceptional standards in safeguarding, health and safety, compliance and quality assurance at all times.
- Driving continuous improvement and ensuring GO GO Makers' premium standards are consistently achieved.
We're Looking For Someone Who...
- Is an inspiring, confident and approachable leader.
- Has a genuine passion for Early Years education and childcare.
- Thrives in a busy environment and leads calmly under pressure.
- Has exceptionally high standards and attention to detail.
- Can confidently support, mentor and develop others.
- Takes initiative and leads by example.
- Is organised, proactive and solutions-focused.
- Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Delivers outstanding customer service at every opportunity.
- Lives our values and inspires others to do the same.
- Understands that every interaction matters and every child deserves the very best experience.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' experience working with children.
- Experience leading or managing a childcare team (or an experienced Deputy ready to take the next step).
- Excellent safeguarding knowledge.
- Outstanding communication and organisational skills.
- Strong leadership, team deployment and people management skills.
- Experience supporting children's individual development and recognising their next steps.
Desirable
- Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete training).
- Experience of preparing for, supporting or leading an Ofsted inspection.
- Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and delivering outstanding Early Years practice.
Why Join GO GO Makers?
At GO GO Makers, we genuinely invest in our people because we know that outstanding teams create outstanding experiences for children.
You'll become part of our unique GO GO Makers family, where hard work is recognised, development is encouraged and fun is part of every day. Whether you're looking to continue excelling as a Camp Manager or progress into wider leadership opportunities, we'll support you every step of the way.
We offer:
- Competitive pay.
- Pension scheme (where eligible).
- Reduced childcare.
- Ongoing training, including safeguarding, DSL and leadership development.
- Genuine career progression opportunities.
- Annual team awards and recognition.
- Staff socials & celebrations.
- A supportive leadership team who are committed to helping you succeed.
Hours
- Minimum 4 days per week (up to 5 days).
- School holidays and half terms.
- Typical hours: 7:30am–5:45pm.
- Includes a paid pre-camp Saturday setup day where you'll prepare your camp and lead your team into a successful week.
Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.
As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for your camp, you will champion a culture where children are protected, valued and listened to. You will ensure safeguarding procedures are followed rigorously, records are completed accurately and professionally, and any concerns are managed promptly in line with our safeguarding policies. Protecting the welfare of every child will always be your highest priority.
GO GO Makers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to our safer recruitment procedures, including:
- An enhanced DBS check.
- Two satisfactory references.
- Online candidate search.
- Identity verification.
- Completion of mandatory safeguarding training.
Ready to Inspire Young Minds to THINK BIG!
If you're passionate about Early Years, love leading people and want to make a lasting difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply via Indeed and send us a short cover letter telling us about:
- Your experience working with children.
- Your leadership or management experience.
- Why you'd love to join the GO GO Makers family.
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Together, let's create magical memories that last a lifetime and inspire young minds to THINK BIG!
Pay: £715.00-£760.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
