Job Description

Company Description

Junior Adventures Group

Job Description

🌟 EARLY YEARS LEADER – MONDAY TO FRIDAY 🌟

📍 Highfields Spencer Academy, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3UX

💷 £14.00 per hour + holiday pay

📋 Monday to Friday | 5 Days Per Week

⏰ 7:30am–9:00am & 3:10pm–6:00pm | 21.25 hours per week

🌈 Passionate about Early Years? Want a role that fits around your week?

We're looking for an enthusiastic, caring and experienced Early Years Leader to join our team, working Monday to Friday.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years professional who enjoys creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where young children can learn, play and develop.

⭐ Essential Requirement

You must hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years / EYFS qualification to be considered for this role.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• 💛 Passionate about working with young children
• 🌟 Caring, enthusiastic and approachable
• 🎨 Creative and able to plan engaging activities
• 👶 Knowledgeable about the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• 🛡️ Committed to safeguarding and children's wellbeing
• 🤝 Confident working as part of a team
• 📋 Reliable, organised and responsible

🕒 Working Hours

Monday to Friday

🌅 Breakfast Club: 7:30am – 9:00am

🌟 After School Club: 3:10pm – 6:00pm

Total: 21.25 hours per week

🎨 What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support engaging activities for children
• Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing
• Plan activities that reflect children's interests and developmental needs
• Follow the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Supervise children and promote positive behaviour
• Support daily routines, including refreshments and collection
• Complete relevant records and follow company procedures
• Help maintain a high standard of care throughout the sessions

🎁 Why Join Us?

✅ £14.00 per hour + holiday pay

✅ Monday to Friday working pattern

✅ 21.25 hours per week

✅ Consistent working pattern

✅ Supportive team environment

✅ Opportunities for training and development

✅ Make a positive difference to children's experiences every day

🛡️ Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List Check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS and suitability checks. As part of our safeguarding and due diligence procedures, online searches may be undertaken in relation to shortlisted candidates.

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Complete our application process — CVs alone cannot be accepted
• Provide two satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer
• Undergo an Enhanced DBS check (unless already registered on the DBS Update Service, subject to the required checks)
• Provide documentation to support identity, right to work and vetting requirements

All safeguarding checks must be successfully completed before employment can commence.

🌟 Ready to make a difference?

If you hold a Level 3 EYFS qualification and are looking for a consistent Early Years role Monday to Friday, we’d love to hear from you!

Junior Adventures Group – Creating amazing experiences for children, every day.

#JAGH

Qualifications

must have a level 3 qualification in eyfs