One thing all of our staff has in common is that they all want to make an impact in the lives of children. They understand what it takes to be a role model and know that while working with children is incredibly fun, it is also hard work and challenging. Still, being an Instructor at Discover Activity Camps is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have.
You’ll play a key role in helping them feel secure and confident in a group setting, often being their first experience in a structured environment outside of home or nursery.
Our staff have the ability to be mature, responsible and dependable while also being fun and easy going! This role has a special focus on supporting early years aged children (typically ages 4‑5).
Responsibilities
* Be responsible for the overall well‑being and happiness of the children in your care.
* Help deliver a program of daily activities suitable for the age range of the children in a safe environment.
* Follow activity plans and instructions provided by the Camp Manager.
* Lead and supervise a group of early years children during play, creative activities, and outdoor time.
* Promote the ethos of Discover Activity Camps, providing an exceptional role model to children in your care.
* Maintain exceptional safeguarding practices at all times, including awareness and reporting procedures in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
* Be responsible for the security of the premises in which activities are undertaken.Ensure that buildings and rooms are adequately secured upon departure through the use of door codes and locks.
* Create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment tailored to the needs of younger children.
* Meet and greet parents, sign children in at the start of the day and out at the end of the day.
* Accompany children around the site to different activities, supervise lunch and open play sessions.
* Support children with toileting, snack times, and transitions between activities.
Qualifications
* Experience working with children aged 4‑5 years old.
* Some understanding of early childhood education and safeguarding practices.
* Experience coaching, teaching or instructing young people is desirable but not essential.
* Experience delivering other activities such as arts, dance, music, computing, or science.
* Childcare/educational play certificates are desirable.
Skills
* Ability to work in a busy environment as part of a friendly team, interfacing with parents, staff and children.
* Adaptability to different situations and creative thinking.
* Enthusiastic with a genuine passion for working with children, especially within the early years age bracket.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Salary & Benefits
Hours: 7:45 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Fixed term contract.
Salary: £13.50 per hour (21 +), £10 per hour (20 –). Subject to change in April 26.
Benefits:
* Weekly staff rewards.
* Ongoing support and development for staff wishing to progress into senior, specialist or leadership roles.
* Regular staff CPD opportunities.
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