Early Years Instructor: Ultimate Holiday Camps - Kingston upon Thames

Ultimate Activity; Esher; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking an Early Years Instructor to ensure the welfare of young children while delivering engaging sports, art, and play activities. This role requires a passionate individual with experience working with 4-5-year-olds and excellent organizational skills. Flexible part-time or full-time contracts are available during holiday periods. Candidates will benefit from training, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid pre-camp training

Competitive pay

Subsidised First Aid qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children aged 4-5 in a sport, art or education setting.
• Experience delivering the EYFS or equivalent.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare and safety of children on camp.
• Deliver structured sports, art, and play activities.
• Be a key contact for the 4 and 5 year olds on camp.

Skills

Enthusiastic and energetic individual

Good organisational and communication skills

Flexible team player

Confident instructor

Education

Qualified to Level 2 in childcare or Early Years

Working towards a degree-level qualification

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.