Set on a spectacular, two-mile surfing beach on the North Cornwall coast, Watergate Bay Hotel is the perfect destination for a contemporary beach holiday and it’s a wonderful place to take your housekeeping career to new heights. With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday. Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At Watergate Bay, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime. It’s all about the balance of life. Being active, getting amongst the elements, spoiling yourself a little, chilling out, getting cosy, and most of all having a good time. An unforgettable holiday experience Watergate Bay Hotel offers a modern take on a beach break. For our guests, how their stay makes them feel is crucial; cared about, looked after, welcome. Our Deputy Childcare Manager role: We’re looking for a bright, lively, positive early years professional to help lead our Kids’ Zone family and ensure children who join us have stellar experiences. We don’t believe in paperwork-based assessments and know the true power of play, indoors and out. If you’re an experienced leader, with the relevant NVQ level 3 childcare qualifications and a likeminded view of what it takes to bring out the best in every child whatever their needs and learning styles, it’s you we’re looking for. You’ll be a true team player with a love for the outdoors, able to spot the little things that make a difference and see where others need help and advice. You’ll be full of fresh ideas to make each Kids’ Zone session shine, from supporting team development to pre-planning activities, as well as doing ‘in-the-moment planning’ and ‘loose parts’ play. We’re looking for someone who is calm under pressure and a great communicator In return for your energy and commitment, you’ll find yourself in a team with a shared outlook on life where friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make every working day worthwhile. For this role you'll be required to work 38 hours over 4 days per week As our Deputy Childcare Manager you’ll be: Deputising for the Kids’ Zone manager to ensure a happy, confident, effective Kids’ Zone team delivering sessions which meet Ofsted requirements at all times. Providing quality play sessions for children in the Kids’ Zone aged 6 months – 12 years, through planning and organising fun, active, exciting and age-appropriate activities, both indoors and outside. Understanding children’s individual needs and the importance of differing learning styles. Developing good working relationships with parents/carers and other professionals. Supervising and mentoring team members in their knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and all that it involves. Monitoring and supporting team members personal development and training and be on the lookout for how you can ensure the team’s wellbeing. Helping with the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of how we do things, running appraisals and supervisions as needed. Making sure children are safe and secure at all times. Completing daily administration tasks as needed. Essential experience you’ll need: Full and relevant NVQ level 3 early years qualification Experience of leadership and management within an Ofsted registered setting Experience of safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour management and inclusion procedures Proven experience of delivery of childcare and play opportunities Experience of working with children and families, staff team members, other professionals, hotel staff and guests It would also be great if you have experience within a beach or forest school setting What we’ll offer in return: A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – at one of the UK’s most striking beaches A welcoming team of like minds, eager to support and encourage each other Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at the hotel Discounts on treatments in Swim Club Discounts for you and your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s, The Beach Hut, and Living Space restaurants Discount at Cubs coffeeshops Discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters Team social events throughout the year Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located on the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be short on inspiration. If you would love to join us as our Deputy Childcare Manager, apply now and be part of our journey at Watergate Bay hotel, a wonderful place to work.