Early Years Leader - Summer 2026 - Various Mediterranean Resorts

Early Years Leader (Qualified Practitioner) - Summer 2026 - Various Mediterranean Resorts Summer seasonal, April until November REPORTS TO: Children's Club Supervisor/Manager From £650 - £750 PCM gross (Based on qualifications held) + Shared accommodation + flights, meals + great overall package Neilson Early Years Leaders primarily look after infants and MUST be either NVQ qualified between Levels 2 - 5 in Early Years Education and Childcare or hold a BA Hons in Early Childhood Education. If you do not hold these or an equivalent Early Years qualification, please DO NOT proceed with this application. Alternatively, please apply for our Children's Activity Leader, Teen Activity Leader or another role that matches your experience more closely. A leader, a grafter, and a holiday fun maker! This sums up our Children's Club Team. The kids' club team is loud and proud and is one of the biggest teams in our resorts, combining a whole host of different personalities. The kids are full of energy, and so is our kid's club programme. You will spend a lot of time jumping in and out of the pool or the sea, so you will need to be confident in the water. Our children's clubs make Neilson holidays extra special. Being organised is critical to ensuring our clubs remain at the top of their game. Early Years Leaders work with kids of all ages as part of the central Kid's Club team. However, as soon as our infant guests arrive, you'll step in to provide their weary parents with some well-deserved holiday chill time. We are looking for people who love working with kids of all ages. Working on the Kid's Club Team is a full-on role. You'll need bags of energy, but if you've got what it takes, you'll enjoy an incredible summer in the sunshine, ensuring our younger guests have the best holiday ever. Our Kids Club team organise and supervises a varied timetable of stimulating, safe, fun activities to keep our kids entertained in all weather. it's a lifestyle, and you'll be a Superhero to the children (and their parents) with enthusiasm, professionalism, and friendly charm. Spend the summer season based in one of our beautiful beach club resorts, where it's all about sharing your passion for the activities you love. Individuals who can instil confidence that every element of a Neilson holiday is delivered by a team who cares. All Neilson Active staff are DBS-checked. Create and deliver a brilliant daytime/evening activity programme for children aged from 4 months to 17 years old. Ensure all activities are fun, engaging, and age-appropriate for each of the individual children's clubs. Create a child-friendly environment, ensuring the highest health and safety standard is adhered to. To fully advise children on the practical/safe use of all equipment. Speak with parents/carers daily, and always encourage an open line of communication covering each child's individual requirements/routines. Organise appropriate snacks and meals for the children. Take personal responsibility for the security of Neilson equipment and the appearance of our Neilson Kids clubs. Work closely with your team to set up and pack down the daily Children's Club programme. Ensure that the appearance of the Children's Club areas always meets guest expectations. To organise/host social events and briefings. Willing to help out and cover in other departments as required but the business. Your certificate MUST be valid for the duration of your contract, which we will validate as part of your onboarding process. We also encourage anyone working closely with children to consider obtaining their Paediatric First Aid at Work certificate; NVQ Level 2 - 5 Early Years Education and Childcare, or BA Hons Early Childhood Education to be successful. A passion for an active lifestyle and the desire to inspire the children to get stuck into our activity programme. Strong organisational and time management skills. Flexible to work all the required hours with your team to get the job done well. The ability to confidently hold a conversation in English. Staff accommodation provided on a shared basis - No bills to stress about ~ Travel to and from the resort, within Europe (subject to our staff travel policy) ~ Visa & permits if applicable (UK Passport holders) ~ Full training, including E-learning packages ~ One day off per week + accrued holidays ~ Mate's rates & family holiday discounts ~ Emergency medical & dental insurance ~ Opportunities to obtain additional qualifications via the Neilson Academy ~ 24/7 access to emergency assistance support – Independent mental health support service