Holiday Camp Instructor

Sunninghill Preparatory School Limited; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Part time

Job summary

Sunninghill Preparatory School Limited is looking for dedicated Camp Instructors to lead activities for children aged 4-13 during school holidays. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, reliability, and energy to engage with children.

Candidates with backgrounds in education, childcare, or coaching are encouraged to apply. All training will be provided to prepare for the role. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our holiday camp scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing small teams.
• Engagement with children aged 4-13 in a childcare or educational role.
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for delivering activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging activities to children during school holidays.
• Support other instructors in creating enjoyable sessions.
• Communicate regularly with parents and staff.

Skills

Experience working in a childcare setting

Ability to communicate effectively

Reliability and time keeping

Energetic and engaging personality

Job description

Location – Sunninghill Prep School, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EB

Contractor, £12.71 per hour, plus holiday pay

Are you free during the school holidays? Do you have prior experience working in a team?

We are currently looking to recruit Camp Instructors who are passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic to join us at Sunninghill Prep School. You will be responsible for delivering activities to children between the ages of 4 and 13. With work available during every school holiday, this is an excellent opportunity for you to be part of our exciting new Holiday camp scheme at Sunninghill Prep School.

As a camp instructor you will be required to display great reliability and time keeping skills, as well as having lots of energy to engage children in a variety of pre-determined activities. You will be able to build great relationships with the children and staff on site to inspire those that you work with.

You will be working alongside other instructors, supporting them in deriving engaging sessions and by modelling the traits and behaviours required to be a great instructor.

We are looking for someone who is calm, passionate and engaging. You must show knowledge and experience working within a childcare setting and managing small teams within any previous job role. The ability to communicate is essential in this position as you will be frequently interacting with parents and other members of staff.

All training will be provided to ensure your readiness for this role.

We would like to hear from teachers, supply teachers, nursery managers, room leaders, freelance dance or sports coaches, University students or previously day camp staff looking for the next step up. If you have the drive and enthusiasm for our highly rewarding role we welcome an application.

A full Job description is available on request.

For an initial discussion about the role please call Conor Hartley on 07596883324.

Please apply ASAP, applications are submitted online by visiting https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001244

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Sunninghill Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).