Client:
Barracudas Activity Day Camps
Location:
Job Category:
Education
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
24.03.2025
Expiry Date:
08.05.2025
Job Description:
Arts & Crafts Instructor - Summer - Chislehurst, London
Hours of work: 08:30 – 17:30
Salary: £412.00 – £559.17 salary per week dependant on age, internal/external experience, and qualifications.
Reportable to: Camp Senior Team, Area Manager and Central Office
Barracudas are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
ARTS & CRAFTS INSTRUCTOR DUTIES
* Set up and maintain your Arts & Crafts area so that it is suitable and inviting for the children.
* Follow policies and procedures to make sure the children in your care will have fun in a safe environment.
* Plan and deliver a wide variety of exciting and safe creative activities that are age relevant.
* Provide safety instructions and demonstrations of equipment whilst ensuring these are adhered to.
* Work alongside other staff members who may assist with your sessions.
* Take responsibility for general welfare and safeguarding.
* Ensure that the needs of the children in your care are met with active supervision and attention throughout the day including breaks and lunch times.
* Create prototypes to display.
* Encourage maximum participation of the children in the group.
* Deliver & oversee the Discovery Squad skills builder, ensuring resources & equipment are utilised fully in accordance with the manual.
* Depending on the size of your camp, there may be more than one Arts & Crafts Instructor, therefore, you may need to job share and liaise with each other.
* Ensure the safe use of equipment provided for your sessions.
* Maintain a tidy site/base rooms and ensure all equipment is packed away.
REQUIREMENTS
* Have experience in Arts and Crafts.
* Be aged 18 or over by the start date of your contract.
* Be eligible to work in the UK.
* Provide satisfactory professional/academic references.
* Be enthusiastic, caring and organised with excellent communication skills and be able to use your initiative.
* Obtain an enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or have an existing enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
* Attend a Virtual Assessment Event if you’re new to Barracudas.
* Complete Online Training annually.
* Attend Induction Training Day ahead of your first working season.
* Assist with pack up at the end of camp.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure that the company fulfils all its Health and Safety obligations.
* Ensure activities organised and delivered are appropriate for the children in your care.
* Encourage children to take part in new activities and ensure the activity programme is as directed on the timetable.
* Ensure the children under your supervision behave in a safe manner.
* Carefully follow all camp systems, including registration and collection procedures.
* Assist the team to fulfil additional duties allocated during your contracted time at camp.
* Be a positive role model to the children by promoting a healthy lifestyle and good hygiene precautions.
* Report any concerns regarding Child Protection to your Senior Team or a Designated Person at the Central Office.
* Make reasonable adjustments to accommodate children in your group who may have additional needs or a medical condition.
* Pending staff availability, you may be required to deliver Skills Builder sessions.
* All staff may be required to support a swimming session.
Barracudas are committed to equal opportunities in employment and this post does require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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