Early Years Instructor: Ultimate Holiday Camps - Cheltenham

Ultimate Activity; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading holiday childcare provider in the UK is seeking Early Years Instructors to ensure the welfare of children aged 4-5 during holiday camps. Responsibilities include delivering structured sports, art, and play activities that meet EYFS standards. The ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, flexible, and have experience working with young children. Full-time and part-time roles are available, with competitive pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid pre-camp training programme

Competitive pay

Subsidised First Aid qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 4-5 in sports, art, or educational settings.
• Confident in adjusting activity delivery based on age and ability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare and safety of 4-5 year olds on camp.
• Deliver sports, art, and play activities aligned with EYFS requirements.
• Provide high-quality pastoral care.

Skills

Enthusiastic and energetic

Good organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Flexible

Education

Level 2 in childcare or Early Years qualification

Degree-level qualification in Primary Education or Early Years

Job description

The role of the Early Years Instructor is to ensure the welfare and safety of the children on camp, and to deliver outstanding, structured sports, art and play activities to the Early Years children – our Ultimate Activity Juniors. The activities offered at Ultimate Activity Camps follow the EYFS requirements for learning and development, with the emphasis being on participation and quality. With support and direction from the Early Years Leader, you will have a pastoral role, being a key contact for the 4 and 5 year olds on camp, taking a lead in maintaining their welfare and providing high quality care.

• Enthusiastic, energetic individual, passionate about working with, and developing children through play and activity.
• Previous experience working with children aged 4-5 in a sport, art or education setting.
• Confident instructor, able to adjust delivery and structure according to age and ability.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Flexible, team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges on camp.
• Someone looking for a challenging but hugely rewarding and fun job in the holidays, looking to further their career in the childcare industry.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with Early Years aged children, delivering the EYFS.
• Qualified to Level 2 in childcare or Early Years or working towards a degree-level qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Primary Education or Early Years).
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work qualification.

Contract & Hours

• Seasonal holiday work available in Easter, Summer and other half‑term holidays.
• Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm weekdays. Full‑time or part‑time roles available and additional hours available for staff that hold a paediatric first aid qualification (usually 8am – 6pm).

Benefits

• Paid pre‑camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
• Competitive pay and opportunities for progression.
• Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.
• Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment.
• Refer a Friend scheme.

About Us What Makes us Ultimate? Ultimate Activity Camps is a leading provider of holiday childcare in the UK. Our trusted holiday camps operate at venues across the country offering outstanding childcare & activity provision to children whilst providing peace of mind to parents.

The Ultimate Activity Company is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to relevant checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, including, but not limited to, DBS Disclosure checks, identity checks, internet search, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where required.