Play Leader

Description
# Early Years Activity Leader – Early Years Level 3 or equivalent

**Locations:** Fulham or South Kensington
**Contract:** School Holidays, with opportunities for recurring seasonal work
**Hours:** Monday to Friday | 8:30am–5:15pm
**Rate:** £125 per day (freelance)

**Dates:**
October Half Term | 19–30 October 2026

## Create unforgettable holiday experiences for young children

As Douce France Holiday Camps continue to grow, we are looking for enthusiastic, caring and highly engaged Early Years Activity Leaders to join our teams across our three London locations.

This is an exciting opportunity for Early Years professionals who are passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for young children.

As an Early Years Activity Leader, you will take responsibility for a group of children under 5 throughout the day, ensuring their individual needs, safety and wellbeing are consistently met.

## About Us

Since 2022, Douce France has been delivering bilingual French-English holiday camps for children aged 3 to 11.

Our approach combines immersive language learning with play-based experiences, including arts, creativity, imaginative play, movement and sport. We create engaging experiences that develop children's confidence, curiosity, creativity and physical and social skills.

## About the Role

As an Early Years Activity Leader, you will:

- Take responsibility for a group of children under 5 throughout the day.
- Put safeguarding at the heart of everything you do, following our safeguarding, Health & Safety and Early Years procedures.
- Support children's individual care needs, routines, personal care, independence and emotional wellbeing.
- Prepare and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
- Support external activity providers when required.
- Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where children feel secure, valued and encouraged to explore and develop at their own pace.
- Work collaboratively with the team and contribute to the smooth running of the camp.
- Show initiative, flexibility, reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

## About You

You will have:

- A Level 3 Early Years qualification recognised by the Department for Education (DfE) as full and relevant (essential).
- Experience working directly with children under 5, ideally in a nursery, preschool, Early Years, holiday camp or childcare setting.
- A strong understanding of the developmental, emotional and care needs of young children.
- Good knowledge of safeguarding and children's welfare.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A positive, energetic and professional attitude.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one (we can support the application).

## Why Join Us?

- Opportunities for recurring work during school holidays.
- A vibrant French-English working environment.
- A supportive, energetic and committed team.
- An organisation committed to safeguarding, children's wellbeing and high-quality programmes.
- The opportunity to make a real impact on children's holiday experiences.

If you are passionate about Early Years and creating memorable experiences for young children, we'd love to hear from you.