At a Glance
- Tasks: Create fun and engaging activities for children while ensuring their safety.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Center Parcs, dedicated to creating magical moments.
- Benefits: Enjoy free leisure access, discounts, bonuses, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Fixed-term role with flexible part-time hours until March 2027.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while having fun at work.
- Qualifications: Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.83 - 13.83 £ per hour.
Bring the fun to life and create magical moments for families. We're looking for a Childcare Practitioner to help create a fun, safe and engaging environment for children.
What you'll be doing:
- Deliver engaging activities that promote fun, safety and learning
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Build trust and rapport with children, parents and colleagues
- Contribute to a cheerful, collaborative team environment
What's in it for you:
- Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
- Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
- Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
- A supportive, friendly team
- Career development and in-role training
Your working hours:
- Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 11th March 2027
- Part-time contract, shifts fall between 7:30am to 9:00pm
- You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 90 hours over a 4-week period.
- You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
- This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
About you:
- Minimum Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with adults and children in various group sizes
- Naturally outgoing, cheerful and enthusiastic personality
Note: You'll need to complete a DBS check before starting (we'll help with that).
Our values: Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.
Sound like your kind of job? Apply online today - interviews are ongoing.
Check your route before applying - Sherwood Forest (NG22 9DN), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey.
Closing date: 24th September 2026.
Childcare Practitioner (fixed-term) in Newark employer: CenterParcs
At Center Parcs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where teamwork and customer service are at the heart of everything we do. As a Retail Assistant at our Sherwood Forest location, you'll enjoy benefits such as free leisure access, discounts, and a supportive team environment that fosters career development and in-role training. Join us to be part of a community that values care, bravery, determination, and authenticity, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
