Camp Instructor NEW

Wishford Schools; Canterbury; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wishford Education is recruiting a Camp Instructor for Discover Activity Camps in Canterbury. Casual hours with a fixed term contract to deliver engaging activities for children aged 4–14, while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

You will lead groups, follow activity plans, and promote safeguarding throughout the day, including signing in/out and guiding children between activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 4–14 years.
• Experience coaching, teaching or instructing young people is desirable.
• Any childcare/educational play certificates you may have are welcome.

Responsabilités

• Be responsible for the overall wellbeing and happiness of the children in your care.
• Help deliver a program of daily activities suitable for the age range in a safe environment.
• Lead and supervise a group of children during daily activities, games and outings.
• Promote safeguarding practices and follow reporting procedures as per policy.
• Ensure the security of the premises and secure doors/rooms when leaving.
• Welcome attendees, sign in/out children and accompany them between activities.

Connaissances

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Formation

Childcare certificates

Description du poste

# Camp InstructorEmployer: Wishford Education - CommercialLocation: Canterbury, KentContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: CasualSalary: £15.13p/h, under 20 y/o £12.11p/h incl holiday payPosted: 21st September 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1575338* Share :* Print**Overview of the role**In order to create an amazingexperience for our children, our staffare absolutely critical to our successeach and every Holiday.One thing all of our staff has incommon is that they all want to makean impact in the lives of children. Theyunderstand what it takes to be a rolemodel and know that while workingwith children is incredibly fun, it is alsohard work and challenging. Still, beinga Instructor at Discover Activity Campsis one of the most rewarding jobs youwill ever have.Our staff have the ability to be mature,responsible and dependable while alsobeing fun and easy going!**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 children during daily activities, games, and outings.* 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.* Provide a friendly welcome to all holiday club attendees, 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.**Experience &Qualifications*** Experience working with children aged 4 - 14 years old.* 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.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.### 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.