Group Leader - October Camp - Croydon, London

Barracudas Activity Day Camps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barracudas Activity Day Camps is seeking Group Leaders to create a fun, welcoming environment for children aged 6-9. You will deliver engaging activities, supervise sessions, and build positive relationships to help every child feel safe, included and excited about camp life.

In this role you will set up a welcoming base room, deliver the daily timetable, and adapt activities to suit each group while maintaining safeguarding and high-quality delivery across all sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, club, camp or similar setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Strong communication skills and a warm, enthusiastic and supportive approach.
• Confident supervising groups and responding calmly to unexpected situations.
• Able to build positive relationships and encourage participation from children of varied ages.
• Organised, proactive and able to use initiative when preparing and delivering sessions.
• Able to adapt to changing situations and manage behaviour positively.
• A proactive approach to safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a welcoming base room, ensuring it is tidy, organised and inviting for children.
• Follow all policies and procedures to ensure a safe, enjoyable environment throughout the day.
• Deliver the daily activity timetable, ensuring children experience the full variety of sessions promised by Barracudas.
• Plan and deliver structured, age-appropriate activities using available resources and adapting ideas to suit your group.
• Actively supervise children at all times, including during transitions, breaks and lunch periods.
• Get to know each child as an individual, incorporating their interests into their day to enhance engagement and enjoyment.
• Work collaboratively with other staff, supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality sessions.
• Encourage participation and positive behaviour, helping children feel confident and involved.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment during all activities.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, reporting concerns immediately to the Senior Team or Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Carry out additional duties as required, in line with the needs of the camp and the organisation's objectives.
• Support additional camp activities, including Skills Builder sessions and swimming sessions - you'll need to bring swimwear, and a spare t-shirt will be available at camp.

Skills

Child experience

Activity planning

Strong communication

Group supervision

Relationship building

Organised

Adaptable

Safeguarding

Job description

Group Leaders create a fun, welcoming and supportive environment for children aged 6-9. By delivering engaging activities, building positive relationships and providing excellent supervision, they help every child feel safe, included and excited to take part in camp life. Through clear communication, enthusiasm and a nurturing approach, Group Leaders ensure children grow in confidence, make friends and enjoy a memorable camp experience.,

• Set up and maintain a welcoming base room, ensuring it is tidy, organised and inviting for children.
• Follow all policies and procedures to ensure a safe, enjoyable environment throughout the day.
• Deliver the daily activity timetable, ensuring children experience the full variety of sessions promised by Barracudas.
• Plan and deliver structured, age-appropriate activities using available resources and adapting ideas to suit your group.
• Actively supervise children at all times, including during transitions, breaks and lunch periods.
• Get to know each child as an individual, incorporating their interests into their day to enhance engagement and enjoyment.
• Work collaboratively with other staff, supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality sessions.
• Encourage participation and positive behaviour, helping children feel confident and involved.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment during all activities.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, reporting concerns immediately to the Senior Team or Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Carry out additional duties as required, in line with the needs of the camp and the organisation's objectives.
• Support additional camp activities, including Skills Builder sessions (where required) and swimming sessions - you'll need to bring swimwear, and a spare t-shirt will be available at camp.

Essentials

• Experience working with children in a school, club, camp or similar setting
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Strong communication skills and a warm, enthusiastic and supportive approach
• Confident supervising groups and responding calmly to unexpected situations
• Able to build positive relationships and encourage participation from children of varied ages
• Organised, proactive and able to use initiative when preparing and delivering sessions
• Able to adapt to changing situations and manage behaviour positively
• A proactive approach to safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing

Desirables

• Qualifications or training in sports, arts, dance or drama
• Experience supporting children with additional needs
• Experience delivering structured sessions (sports, arts, games, drama, team challenges, etc.)
• Paediatric First Aid qualification
• Safeguarding training or certificates

Employment in this role is subject to completing all pre-employment requirements, including being aged 18 or over by the start date, providing proof of eligibility to work in the UK, supplying satisfactory references, and holding or obtaining an Enhanced DBS check. All staff must complete mandatory training, including online modules, an in-person Induction Training Day and any additional role-specific briefings delivered by Central Office.

Barracudas is the UK's leading provider of children's holiday camps, helping young people build confidence, develop new skills and make new friends through a wide range of activities. With 45+ camp locations across the UK, we offer exciting programmes including Sports, Arts & Crafts, Drama and more. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels supported and valued. Safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

Salary: £516.78 - £663.48 salary per week (dependant on age, experience, and qualifications).