Creative Instructor - Summer - Croydon, London
Client: Barracudas Activity Day Camps
Location: Croydon, United Kingdom
Job Category: Education
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 9ad2b5db4c60
Job Views: 4
Posted: 16.02.2025
Expiry Date: 02.04.2025
Hours of work: 08:30 – 17:30
Salary: £412.00 – £559.17 per week depending on age, internal/external experience, and qualifications. (February Half Term Contracts to be issued on 2023 wage level. 2024 wage level effective from 1st April.)
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.
CREATIVE INSTRUCTOR DUTIES
* Set up and maintain your Arts & Crafts/Dance & Drama areas to be suitable and inviting for the children, keeping your work area tidy and resources regularly stocked.
* Follow policies and procedures to ensure the children in your care have fun in a safe environment.
* Plan and deliver a variety of exciting and safe creative activities that are age appropriate for the timetabled group.
* Provide safety instructions and demonstrations of equipment, ensuring adherence.
* Work alongside other staff members who may assist with your sessions.
* Take responsibility for general welfare and safeguarding.
* Ensure 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 for your art sessions.
* Encourage maximum participation of the children in the group.
* Maintain a tidy site/base rooms and ensure all equipment is packed away.
REQUIREMENTS
* Experience in a creative background.
* Aged 18 or over by the start date of your contract.
* Eligible to work in the UK.
* Provide satisfactory professional/academic references.
* Enthusiastic, caring, and organised with excellent communication skills and initiative.
* Obtain an enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or have an existing enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
* Attend a Virtual Assessment Event if new to Barracudas (See Staffroom for dates).
* Complete Online Training annually.
* Attend Induction Training Day ahead of your first working season (this will most likely take place within the 7-day period before your camp opens).
* Follow child protection policy regarding Camp Tablet/Kindle use for music (see Big Book of Barracudas for details).
* Assist with pack up at the end of camp.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure the company fulfills all Health and Safety obligations by following instructions and showing a proactive approach to safety issues.
* Organise and deliver activities appropriate for the children in your care within the scope of your qualifications, skills, and knowledge.
* Encourage children to participate in new activities and ensure the activity programme follows the timetable.
* Ensure children behave safely, know their whereabouts, respect them as individuals, and communicate daily about codes of behaviour.
* Follow all camp systems, including registration and collection procedures, Health and Safety systems, and guidelines on good practice in child welfare.
* Be a positive role model by promoting a healthy lifestyle, good hygiene, and considering children's welfare.
* Report any concerns regarding Child Protection to your Senior Team or a Designated Person at the Central Office.
* Make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of children in your group.
* All staff may be required to support a swimming session – bring swimwear and a spare t-shirt will be available at camp.
* This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessary.
Barracudas are committed to equal opportunities in employment, and this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) state that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers.
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