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.
