Camp Instructor - Early Years

Overview of the role

In order to create an amazing experience

for our children, our staff are absolutely

critical to our success each and every

Holiday.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 a 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

To be responsible for the overall

wellbeing and happiness of the children

in your care.

To 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.

To promote the ethos of Discover

Activity Camps, providing an

exceptional role model to children in

your care.

Promotion of exceptional safeguarding

practices at all times, including

awareness or recording and reporting

procedure in accordance with the

Safeguarding Policy.

To be responsible for the security of

the premises in which activities are

undertaken.

To 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.

Meeting and greeting parents, signing

children in at the start of the day and

out at the end of the day.

Accompanying children around the site

to different activities, supervising lunch

and supervising open play sessions.

Support children with toileting, snack

times, and transitions between

activities.Experience &

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

We also want to hear about any

experience you have delivering other

activities such as

arts/dance/music/computing/science.

We would love to hear about any

childcare/educational play certificates

you may have! Skills

You will be able to work in a busy

environment as part of a friendly team,

interfacing with parents, staff and most

importantly the children.

You will have the ability to adapt to

different situations and think

creatively.

Enthusiastic with a genuine passion

for working with children, especially

within the early years age bracket.

Strong interpersonal and

communication skills.Address

Hatherop Castle School

Cirencester

GL7 3NB