Overview
Set up and maintain your dance & drama area so that it is suitable and inviting for the children. Follow policies and procedures to make sure the children in your care will have fun in a safe environment. Ensure that the needs of the children in your care are met with active supervision and attention throughout the day including breaks and lunch times. Use the resources available to plan and deliver a variety of exciting and safe dance and drama activities that are age appropriate. Encourage maximum participation of the children in the group. Ensure the safe use of equipment provided for your sessions. Working alongside other staff members who may assist with your sessions. Deliver the dance-based Skills Builder course 'Dance Fusion'. Depending on the size of your camp there might be more than one Dance & Drama Instructors required, therefore, you might have to job share and liaise with each other. Take responsibility for general welfare and safeguarding, Obtain an enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or have an existing enhanced DBS on the Update Service. Attend a Virtual Assessment Event if you're new to Barracudas (see staff room for dates). Complete Online Training annually. Attend Induction Training Day ahead of your first working season (this will most likely take place within the 7-day period before your camp opens). Any use of a Camp Tablet/Kindle for music must follow our child protection policy (see Big Book of Barracudas for further details). Assist with pack up at the end of camp, Ensure that the company fulfils all its Health and Safety obligations by carefully following instructions and showing a proactive and diligent approach to all safety issues. Any activities that you organise and deliver must be appropriate for the children in your care within the scope of your qualifications, skills, and knowledge. Encourage the children to take part in new activities and ensure the activity programme is as directed on the timetable. Ensure the children under your supervision behave in a safe manner. Always know the children's whereabouts, respect them as individuals and communicate with them daily about codes of behaviour. Carefully follow all camp systems, including registration and collection procedures, Health and Safety systems and all guidelines on good practice in child welfare whilst supporting your colleagues to do the same. Be a positive role model to the children in your care by promoting a healthy lifestyle, good hygiene precautions and always considering their welfare. Report any concerns regarding Child Protection to your Senior Team or a Designated Person at the Central Office. Make reasonable adjustments to accommodate and understand the requirements of children in your group who may have additional needs (including dietary needs) or a medical condition. Pending staff availability, you may be required to deliver Skills Builder sessions. All staff may be required to support a swimming session - you'll need to bring swimwear and a spare t-shirt will be available at camp. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Qualifications
* Have experience in dance and drama
* Be aged 18 or over by the start date of your contract
* Be eligible to work in the UK
* Provide satisfactory professional/academic references
* Be enthusiastic, caring and organised with excellent communication skills and be able to use your initiative
Salary
Salary: £478.68 - £637.76 salary per week dependant on age, internal/external experience, and qualifications.
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