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Early Years Instructor: Ultimate Holiday Camps - Gloucestershire

Ultimate Activity Camps

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Job summary

An established industry player in holiday childcare is seeking enthusiastic Early Years Instructors to join their team. This role involves ensuring the safety and welfare of children while delivering engaging sports, art, and play activities that adhere to educational standards. With opportunities for training and development, this position is perfect for individuals passionate about childcare and looking to make a positive impact during the school holidays. Join a dynamic team where every day is filled with rewarding experiences and the chance to grow in your career.

Benefits

Paid pre-camp training

Subsidised First Aid qualifications

CPD opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

  • Experience with children aged 4-5 in sports, art, or education.
  • Ability to adjust activities according to age and ability.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the welfare and safety of children on camp.
  • Deliver structured sports, art, and play activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to adapt to dynamic situations

Education

Level 2 in childcare or Early Years

Degree in Primary Education or Early Years (working towards)

Tools

Paediatric First Aid qualification

Job description

Early Years Instructor: Ultimate Holiday Camps - Gloucestershire

Pay: £95.26 - £120.41 (Inclusive of Holiday Pay, based on an 8.5 hour day). Pay is calculated on age, experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Activity staff/Resort Rep, Sports Instructor/C....

Location: TELECOMMUTE UK Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Category: Gap/Temp And Part-time/Holiday

Available from: Immediately

Finishes on: Aug 2025

Type of work: Full Time And Part Time, Indoor & Outdoor, Daytime Work

Job Description

The Details:

  • Title: Early Years Instructor
  • Contract: 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).

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.

Summary of Position:

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.

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About You

Essential Requirements:

  • 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.
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.

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