Discovery Camp Supervisor
Wishford Schools (Group) Limited
Wiltshire
- £140 per day
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Termly. Staff will be contacted in advance of each holiday period to confirm availability.
- Apply by:
- 13 September 2024
Job overview
We are looking for Camp Supervisors at Cricklade Manor Prep, Westonbirt School and Hatherop Castle School, when applying, please detail which location you are applying for.
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 Supervisor at Discover Activity Camps is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have. Our staff have the ability to be mature, responsible and dependable while also being fun and easy going!
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Hours: Camps run throughout the holidays from 07:45 to 17:30, Monday to Friday. Staff will be contacted in advance of each holiday period to confirm availability.
Staff are permitted to a 30-minute paid break during the day.
0 hour contract
Salary: £14.00 per hour/£140 per day
Benefits:
- Auto enrolled in pension scheme once threshold is hit
- Pro rota holiday allowance
- Free lunch
- Access to counselling
- On site parking
Responsibilities:
- To be responsible for the overall well-being and happiness of the children in your camp.
- To ensure the delivery of a program of daily activities suitable for the age range of the children in a safe environment.
- To promote the ethos of Discover Activity Camps, providing an exceptional role model to the assistants and children in the camp.
- Ensuring the correct equipment is to hand for the day of activities.
- 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.
- Ensure all children are signed in and collected through the use of a Safe word.
- Provide a friendly welcome to all holiday club attendees, meeting and greeting parents.
- Accompanying children around the site to different activities, supervising lunch and supervising open play sessions.
- To plan staff breaks throughout the day and provide cover accordingly.
Person Specification:
Skills:
- You will have experience working within a Holiday Club and be able to run a day in camp successfully.
- 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.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Experience coaching young persons’ sports is desirable.
- 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!
Please contact us for any queries or adjustments.
Attached documents
About Wishford Schools (Group) Limited
- Wishford Schools (Group) Limited
- 25-27 High Street, Corsham
- Wiltshire
- SN13 0ES
- United Kingdom
Wishford Education is a leading provider of independent schools, nurseries, holiday clubs and residential camps operating from high quality settings across the south of England.
Founded in 2011, our group comprises nine independent schools, eight day nurseries and multiple day and residential camp settings. Currently based in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Kent, we’re actively looking for high quality opportunities to expand our provision.
The group aims to provide an excellent education to all pupils, giving every child the opportunity to shine. Standards and expectations are high, and staff and pupils are challenged and supported to give their best. For more information, please visit: www.wishford.co.uk
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