Camp Instructor NEW

Wishford Schools; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishford Education - Commercial in Cirencester is seeking a Camp Instructor to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of children aged 4–14 during daily activities, games and outings.

You will lead groups, follow plans, promote safeguarding, and help deliver a varied activity program in a safe environment. The role is fixed-term, casual hours, with pay of £15.13 per hour including holiday pay, with a special rate for under-20s.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 4–14 years old.
• Experience coaching, teaching or instructing young people is desirable.
• Any childcare/educational play certificates you may have.
• Experience delivering activities such as arts/dance/music/computing/science.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the wellbeing and happiness of the children in your care.
• Lead and supervise a group during daily activities, games, and outings.
• Promote safeguarding practices and report procedures as per policy.
• Ensure premises security and secure buildings when leaving.
• Welcome attendees, sign in/out children and supervise transitions.

Skills

Experience with children

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptable

Education

Childcare certificates

Job description

# Camp InstructorEmployer: Wishford Education - CommercialLocation: Cirencester, GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: CasualSalary: £15.13p/h incl holiday pay. Under 20 y/o £12.11p/hPosted: 21st September 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1575294* 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.**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.