Watergate Bay Hotel – a place to take your
childcare career to new heights. With a team that values connection,
flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact
on our guest’s holiday. Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change –
show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team
and guests. At Watergate Bay, we don't just provide a place for our guests to
rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a
lifetime.
Does helping children play light up your day? Are
you full of fresh ideas to make our Kids’ Zone sessions shine? Are you
outgoing, upbeat and able to make friends of every age wherever you go? Do you
enjoy ocean views, breaks on the sand, and surfing after work? If so, we want
you! Join us and be part of a team that values connection, creativity, and
making a positive impact on children’s lives.
The role:
At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about making every
Kids’ Zone session magic, value positive lifestyle choices and excel in
imagination and energy. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside others
who prioritize our guests and support each other.
We seek dynamic individuals who understand that the
beach is our playground - we know how to make the most of being so close to it,
whatever the weather. You’ll thrive on teamwork, eager to get stuck in with
running Kids’ Zone sessions for children. The role is all about following ‘in the
moment planning’ and encouraging ‘loose parts play,’ rather than completing
paperwork-based assessments.
If you’re a likemind, with an NVQ childcare
qualification (or other equivalent Early Years qualification) and a
passion for play, indoors and out, it’s you we’re looking for.
Joining our team means being part of a community
that values excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our
commitment to our team is reflected in our exceptional working environment -
one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of
opportunities for growth.
What your days could look like:
* Providing quality play sessions for children in the Kids’ Zone aged
6 months – 12 years, through planning and organising fun, active, exciting
and age-appropriate activities, both indoors and outside.
* Developing children’s key life skills through ‘bake-off’ style
workshops, DT and woodwork, social gaming and crafting.
* Interactive monthly team training, developing ideas, fostering a
nurturing and inclusive environment.
* Making sure children are always safe and secure.
* Developing good working relationships with parents/carers and other
professionals.
* Completing daily administration tasks as needed.
* Take on a mixture of day and evening shifts throughout the year,
including weekends and public holidays.
Job skills & requirements:
* NVQ (or equivalent) level 3 qualification is essential
* Proven experience delivering childcare and play opportunities in a
childcare setting
* Experience of working with children and families, team team
members, other professionals
* An Enhanced DBS disclosure is required
* Good communicator
* Calm under pressure
* Energetic team player with positive attitude and outlook
* Experience of safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour management
and inclusion procedures
* Experience working in a hospitality environment
What we can offer in return:
* A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – at
one of the UK’s most striking beaches
* A welcoming team of likeminds, eager to support and encourage each
other
* Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
* Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at the
hotel
* Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
* Discounts for you and your friends and family at our restaurants:
Zacry’s, The Beach Hut and Living Space restaurants
* Team discount at our Cubs coffeeshops
* Team discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
* Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from the Extreme
Academy
* Team social events throughout the year
* Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support &
advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances
From discounted stays to training and development
opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and
professional goals. Located on the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be
short on inspiration. Working at Watergate Bay Hotel isn't just a job - it's a
transformative career opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating memorable
experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.