Casual Breakfast and Afterschool EYFS Level 3 ( Level 3 Essential ) - Maternity cover

Early Years Lead (Level 3 Qualification in Early Years - Essential)

Location: Oakwood Infants and Junior School, Waldene Drive, Alvaston, DE24 OGZ

Hours: Casual role to cover maternity leave - 22.5 hours a week

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Contract: Casual

Make a difference. Inspire little learners. Love your job.

We are looking to bring your passion for Early Years to life. Join us as an Early Years Lead to help little ones flourish in a safe, nurturing, and playful environment. You'll plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate activities, ensure children's wellbeing, and inspire curiosity every day.

At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we're the UK's leading provider of wraparound childcare and we focus on play, learning, and connection. If you're Level 3 qualified and ready to take the next step in your Early Years career, we'd love to hear from you!

This role is split shift, giving you flexibility to balance work with life, studies, or family, with the added bonus of extra hours available during school holidays.

• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our youngest children.
• Plan, lead, and deliver fun, structured activities such as 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 at all times.
• Provide healthy snacks, support toileting and hygiene routines, and ensure every child feels safe, cared for, and included.
• Set up and tidy play spaces, adapting environments to meet the needs of different activities.
• Maintain accurate records (accident/incident forms, observations, registers, etc.).
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools, and your team.
• Promote early years best practice and nurture a love for learning through play.
• Uphold confidentiality and high standards of child protection.

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
• All roles require an Enhanced DBS check.
• Exemption from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 applies to this role (check if applicable).
• Two references - one from your most recent employer and one from a childcare setting (if applicable).

• Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through Health Assured.
• Discounted wraparound and holiday club care for your little ones.
• Rewards for recommending friends and family to join the JAG family.
• Paid training and ongoing personal and professional development.
• No weekend work.
• Family-friendly hours and a supportive, fun team culture.

This role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care.

All roles require an Enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

You must provide two references - one from your most recent employer and one from a childcare setting (if applicable).

For more information, please visit: Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Level 3 EYFS