Junior Adventures Group
Breakfast & After School Club EYFS Leader - Chellaston DE73
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Job Description
Job Title
Breakfast & After School Club Early Years Lead
Company Description
Junior Adventures Group
Location
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy, Riber Drive, Chellaston, DE73 6WS
Start Date
ASAP
Contract
Term Time Only - with the option to work during the holidays if desired at nearby sites
Hours
20 hrs per week Exception: Up to 40 hrs per week during school holidays
Pay
£14.00 per hour
Working Hours
Breakfast Club: 7:15 am - 8:45 am (Mon-Fri) After School Club: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Note: Holiday clubs run from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm when open.
Note
This role involves working with children in a nursery or Reception, so a Level 3 EYFS Childcare Qualification is essential.
Qualification:
- Level 3 EYFS Childcare qualification is mandatory.
About the Role & Requirements
A critical requirement for this role is:
- EYFS Early Years Qualification (mandatory).
It is desirable to have:
- Management and Team Leading Experience
- A real passion for working with children
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We seek a passionate, enthusiastic Early Years Lead looking to:
- Develop & nurture team members
- Inspire and support the early years learning journey
- Lead with enthusiasm in enforcing safety protocols and operational policies
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management:
- Manage, direct, and support staff in delivering safe and effective programmes
- Ensure team members are motivated, happy, and professionally aligned
- Provide structure, supervision and guidance to the early years team
Child Care & Engagement:
- Foster inclusive, fun, and engaging care for all children
- Inspire children to explore interests through structured and unstructured activities such as games, arts & crafts, downtime, and play
Operations & Compliance:
- Follow and enforce protocols and policies to safeguard children
- Implement and maintain safety, operational, and early years practices
Personality & Passion:
- Show excitement, energy, and enthusiasm in all interactions
- Maintain a positive, warm, and genuine approach in all daily tasks
- Create unexpected, memorable experiences for both staff and children
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Benefits
- Flexibility – excitement in "being your special self"
- Impact – help shape unforgettable experiences
- Sale Growth – expand our UK leading wraparound care provider network
Conditions & Requirements
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Essential Qualifications: Level 3 EYFS Childcare qualification.
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DBS Check: Mandatory for background clearance.
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Safeguarding Policy Compliance:
- Must aid Keeping Children Safe In Education policy.
- Application is not exempt from ROA 1974.
- Two References required:
- One from a most recent employer.
- One from a childcare setting (if available).
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Additional Documentation:
- Must prepare necessary details for the DBS check.
Closing Note
Apply now to join Junior Adventures Group and help elevate the care experiences of children across the UK! Apply via: #JAGH
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