Art Camp Leader

Teacheroo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A holiday camp organization in Edinburgh seeks an enthusiastic Art Camp Leader to facilitate engaging art programs for pupils aged 9-14. The role includes leading a team, ensuring the wellbeing of participants, and delivering creative and structured camp experiences. Applicants should have a degree in Art and Design and a passion for working with children. This position offers six-week short-term contracts with opportunities for future camp development.

Qualifications

• Proven background in working with children and in a leadership role.
• Teaching experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver an engaging camp program based on a theme.
• Ensure safety and welfare of children attending the camp.
• Lead and motivate Camp Practitioner and Camp Assistant.

Skills

Art and Design knowledge

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Art and Design or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Art Camp Leader to join our holiday camp team at Watson's Camps. We're looking for an enthusiastic art tutor or teacher to lead our Art Camps for pupils aged 9 – 14 with varying abilities. The camp will be held in the Art Department at George Watson's College and will be for children from the school and the wider community. Camps will be held during school holiday periods throughout the year. This is a new role with potential for regular future holiday camp development. As we continually expand our program, we're looking for dedicated practitioners to join our team for future opportunities.

Hours of work will be 35 hours per week, 8:30am – 4pm (including a 30 minute unpaid break).

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please click the Apply for this job button. Please include your CV and a covering letter along with a portfolio of your work. At the interview, you will be asked to present a portfolio of your work, including courses and activities you have designed for young people.

Main Responsibilities

• As Camp Leader, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of an engaging camp program based on a theme of your choice. All resources will be supplied. The camp should be structured around a theme and should introduce new art techniques and skills, culminating in a small exhibition of the children's work at the end of the week.
• You will also be responsible for the safety and welfare of all children attending the camp and for leading and motivating the Camp Practitioner and Camp Assistant. You will ensure that all camp and school policies and procedures are followed.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete mandatory training in health and safety, child protection, and fire safety, with all materials provided in advance.
• For full details of the main responsibilities please refer to the job description.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate will have a degree in Art and Design or equivalent, along with a proven background in working with children and in a leadership role.
• Teaching experience is preferred but not essential.
• A candidate from a teaching background is preferred although not essential.
• You should be enthusiastic, highly organised, and motivated to deliver a high-quality learning experience. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are a must.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead future camps as part of our holiday camp development.

Package Description

• Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh
• Contract Type: Short term contracts (six weeks throughout the year during school holiday periods with the potential for growth)
• Salary: The salary for this position will be in the Grade 3 range of £30,701 - £36,359 (based 36.25 hours, 52 weeks) which equates to £570 - £675 per week (based on a 35 hour week).