Ultimate Tech Leader - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Leisurejobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading summer camp provider in Greater London is seeking a passionate Ultimate Tech Leader to inspire children aged 8-14 with technology and coding activities. The ideal candidate will manage a team, ensure safety, and deliver engaging tech sessions while fostering a rewarding environment. Responsibilities include leading staff, maintaining health and safety protocols, and actively engaging with children. Experience in IT and childcare is preferred. This seasonal position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference during school holidays.

Benefits

Paid pre-camp training

Subsidised First Aid qualifications

Rewarding work environment

Qualifications

• An interest in IT or Computer Science.
• Experience working with children is essential.
• Management experience in IT teaching or holiday camps is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tech activities for children aged 8-14.
• Manage a team to ensure quality care and activities.
• Supervise children outside of activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Enthusiasm for IT

Education

Computer-based qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Details Ultimate Tech Leader - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Location: Dean Close School, Cheltenham
Title: Ultimate Tech Leader
Reporting to: Camp Manager
Contract: Seasonal work in summer school holidays
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5.30pm (except on Mondays when you will be expected to start at 8am to set up for the week; overtime for this will be paid)

Summary

The Ultimate Tech Leader is responsible for the successful delivery of our Ultimate Tech programme, whilst ensuring the welfare and safety of the children on camp is maintained at all times. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced professionals to help us follow through on our commitment to "Inspire Children Every Day". The role is to deliver outstanding technology and coding activities to small groups of 8- to 14-year-olds attending our Ultimate Tech Camps. You will be responsible for managing, motivating and supporting your Tech Instructors to collaboratively deliver fun and exciting technology and coding activities. You will ensure successful execution of all policies and procedures, liaising with parents, school representatives and Head Office where necessary. As well as leading sessions, staff will contribute to the high standard of physical, emotional, and social care offered by the Ultimate Activity Company. There will be a Camp Manager on-site to provide support on care and parent issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver tech activities for children aged 8-14, focusing on participation, skill development and enjoyment.
• Directly manage a team of staff selected for you to ensure they deliver both the quality of care and the standard of activities expected at the Ultimate Activity Camps.
• Ensure all policies and procedures on camp are adhered to by yourself, your staff and the children in your care, including all health and safety, and safeguarding procedures. This may include implementing new procedures to ensure camp runs smoothly and remains a safe environment for staff and children.
• Supervise and engage with the children outside of timetabled activities.
• Manage administrative duties and act as the main point of contact for the parents of the children attending Ultimate Tech Camps.
• Live up to the Ultimate Activity Camp promise of ‘Inspiring Children Every Day’ and behave in a manner that reflects the expectations of the company throughout your employment.
• Show the required energy, enthusiasm and professionalism for the duration of the season, acting as an ambassador for Ultimate Activity Camps and behaving as a suitable role model for children.
• Carry out other ad-hoc duties (equipment maintenance / ordering etc).
• Deliver well structured computer-based activities in a classroom environment with course materials provided.
• Assist the children with any questions or queries they may have throughout the course.

Essential Requirements

• An interest in IT or Computer Science.
• An enthusiastic, energetic individual with experience in working with children and a passion for helping young people develop their IT skills, with ability to tailor delivery and structure according to age and ability, adapting on the day.
• A natural leader with management experience, ideally within the IT teaching or holiday camp sectors.
• Excellent communicator, with strong face-to-face customer service skills. Candidates must be confident in their ability to talk to parents and host school staff.
• Problem-solving skills, and patience are required.
• Someone looking for a sometimes challenging but hugely rewarding and fun job in the holidays, looking to further their career in ICT teaching or the childcare industry.

Desirable Requirements

• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (6 hour or 12 hour) qualification or be willing to gain one through the Ultimate Activity Company.
• Have had experience coding with Python and used a Microbit. This is not essential as we will provide training but would be great to have.
• Have or studying towards a Computer-based qualification.

Benefits

• Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
• Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.
• Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment.