Early Years Lead - Iver Heath
Core
Lead and deliver structured, age-appropriate activities for young children in a wraparound childcare setting, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development through play.
Role type
Early Years Lead (IC)
Builds
Play-based learning experiences and safe, nurturing environments for children
Domain
Early childhood education and childcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
activity planning, child safeguarding, hygiene support, record keeping, environment setup, parent communication
Preferred skills
creative arts, storytelling, outdoor activity leadership
Technologies
none
Responsibilities
Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for children; Plan, lead, and deliver fun, structured activities like storytelling, creative arts, sensory play, group games, and outdoor adventures; Support children's development and wellbeing through engaging, age-appropriate experiences; Be a role model of excellent safeguarding and follow Health & Safety policies; Provide healthy snacks, support toileting and hygiene routines; Set up and tidy play spaces; Maintain accurate records (accident/incident forms, observations, registers); Build positive relationships with parents, schools, and your team; Uphold confidentiality and high standards of child protection.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
