Camp Instructor - Early Years
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £15.13p/h, under 20 y/o £12.21p/h incl holiday pay |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, GL8 8QG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1547646 |
Summary
Overview of the role
In order to create an amazing experience
for our children, our staff are absolutely
critical to our success each and every
Holiday.One thing all of our staff has in common is
that they all want to make an impact in the
lives of children. They understand what it
takes to be a role model and know that
while working with children is incredibly
fun, it is also hard work and challenging.
Still, being a Instructor at Discover Activity
Camps is one of the most rewarding jobs
you will ever have.
You’ll play a key role in helping them feel
secure and confident in a group setting,
often being their first experience in a
structured environment outside of home or
nursery.
Our staff have the ability to be mature,
responsible and dependable while also
being fun and easy going! This role has a
special focus on supporting early years
aged children (typically ages 4–5).Responsibilities
To be responsible for the overall
wellbeing and happiness of the children
in your care.
To help deliver a program of daily
activities suitable for the age range of
the children in a safe environment.
Follow activity plans and instructions
provided by the Camp Manager.
Lead and supervise a group of early
years children during play, creative
activities, and outdoor time.
To promote the ethos of Discover
Activity Camps, providing an
exceptional role model to children in
your care.
Promotion of exceptional safeguarding
practices at all times, including
awareness or recording and reporting
procedure in accordance with the
Safeguarding Policy.
To be responsible for the security of
the premises in which activities are
undertaken.
To ensure that buildings and rooms are
adequately secured upon departure
through the use of door codes and
locks.
Create a warm, welcoming, and safe
environment tailored to the needs of
younger children.
Meeting and greeting parents, signing
children in at the start of the day and
out at the end of the day.
Accompanying children around the site
to different activities, supervising lunch
and supervising open play sessions.
Support children with toileting, snack
times, and transitions between
activities.Experience &
Qualifications
Experience working with children aged
4 - 5 years old
Some understanding of early childhood
education and safeguarding practices.
Experience coaching, teaching or
instructing young people is desirable,
but not essential
We also want to hear about any
experience you have delivering other
activities such as
arts/dance/music/computing/science.
We would love to hear about any
childcare/educational play certificates
you may have! Skills
You will be able to work in a busy
environment as part of a friendly team,
interfacing with parents, staff and most
importantly the children.
You will have the ability to adapt to
different situations and think
creatively.
Enthusiastic with a genuine passion
for working with children, especially
within the early years age bracket.
Strong interpersonal and
communication skills.
In order to create an amazing experience
for our children, our staff are absolutely
critical to our success each and every
Holiday.One thing all of our staff has in common is
that they all want to make an impact in the
lives of children. They understand what it
takes to be a role model and know that
while working with children is incredibly
fun, it is also hard work and challenging.
Still, being a Instructor at Discover Activity
Camps is one of the most rewarding jobs
you will ever have.
You’ll play a key role in helping them feel
secure and confident in a group setting,
often being their first experience in a
structured environment outside of home or
nursery.
Our staff have the ability to be mature,
responsible and dependable while also
being fun and easy going! This role has a
special focus on supporting early years
aged children (typically ages 4–5).Responsibilities
To be responsible for the overall
wellbeing and happiness of the children
in your care.
To help deliver a program of daily
activities suitable for the age range of
the children in a safe environment.
Follow activity plans and instructions
provided by the Camp Manager.
Lead and supervise a group of early
years children during play, creative
activities, and outdoor time.
To promote the ethos of Discover
Activity Camps, providing an
exceptional role model to children in
your care.
Promotion of exceptional safeguarding
practices at all times, including
awareness or recording and reporting
procedure in accordance with the
Safeguarding Policy.
To be responsible for the security of
the premises in which activities are
undertaken.
To ensure that buildings and rooms are
adequately secured upon departure
through the use of door codes and
locks.
Create a warm, welcoming, and safe
environment tailored to the needs of
younger children.
Meeting and greeting parents, signing
children in at the start of the day and
out at the end of the day.
Accompanying children around the site
to different activities, supervising lunch
and supervising open play sessions.
Support children with toileting, snack
times, and transitions between
activities.Experience &
Qualifications
Experience working with children aged
4 - 5 years old
Some understanding of early childhood
education and safeguarding practices.
Experience coaching, teaching or
instructing young people is desirable,
but not essential
We also want to hear about any
experience you have delivering other
activities such as
arts/dance/music/computing/science.
We would love to hear about any
childcare/educational play certificates
you may have! Skills
You will be able to work in a busy
environment as part of a friendly team,
interfacing with parents, staff and most
importantly the children.
You will have the ability to adapt to
different situations and think
creatively.
Enthusiastic with a genuine passion
for working with children, especially
within the early years age bracket.
Strong interpersonal and
communication skills.