Camp Instructor - Early Years NEW

Wishford Schools; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Wishford Education - Commercial in Cirencester is seeking a Camp Instructor for early years (ages 4–5). The casual, fixed-term role involves delivering engaging activities, supervising groups, and promoting a safe, welcoming atmosphere on site.

You will work with children, coordinate with the Camp Manager, and help escort them between activities while prioritising safeguarding and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 4–5 years.
• Understanding of early childhood education and safeguarding practices.
• Experience coaching, teaching or instructing young people desirable.
• Childcare/educational play certificates are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the wellbeing and happiness of the children in your care.
• Deliver daily activities safe for the age group.
• Follow activity plans and Camp Manager instructions.
• Lead and supervise early years children in play and outdoor time.
• Promote Discover Activity Camps ethos and be a positive role model.
• Safeguarding practices must be followed at all times.
• Ensure premises are secure and door codes/locks used.
• Create a warm, welcoming, safe environment for younger children.
• Greet and sign children in/out with parents.
• Escort children between activities and supervise lunch/open play.
• Support toileting, snacks, and transitions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Enthusiasm for children

Job description

# Camp Instructor - Early YearsEmployer: Wishford Education - CommercialLocation: Cirencester, GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: CasualSalary: £15.13p/h, under 20 y/o £12.21p/h incl holiday payPosted: 21st September 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1575297* Share :* Print**Overview of the role**In order to create an amazing experiencefor our children, our staff are absolutelycritical to our success each and everyHoliday.One thing all of our staff has in common isthat they all want to make an impact in thelives of children. They understand what ittakes to be a role model and know thatwhile working with children is incrediblyfun, it is also hard work and challenging.Still, being a Instructor at Discover ActivityCamps is one of the most rewarding jobsyou will ever have.You’ll play a key role in helping them feelsecure and confident in a group setting,often being their first experience in astructured environment outside of home ornursery.Our staff have the ability to be mature,responsible and dependable while alsobeing fun and easy going! This role has aspecial focus on supporting early yearsaged 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 SchoolCirencesterGL7 3NB### Safeguarding Statement:Wishford Education - Commercial is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.