Holiday Club Activity Leader - Claygate, Esher Surrey

Holiday Club Activity Leader - Claygate, Esher Surrey

• Position type: Part‑time
• Location: Esher, Surrey
• Hours: 8:15 am – 5:45 pm, Monday‑Friday
• Pay: £12.71 per hour
• Contract: Casual

Join us as a Childcare Activity Leader and create fun, safe and engaging experiences for children during the summer holidays. The role starts 20th July 2026 and runs for six weeks.

Benefits

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Discounted wrap‑around school care and holiday club (if you have little ones)
• Rewards for recommending family and friends to join the club
• Paid training and regular personal and professional development
• No weekend working

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute structured and exciting activities that encourage maximum participation, such as multi‑sports, games, arts and crafts, structured play, and more, ensuring they are age‑appropriate.
• Follow all health and safety protocols and policies, including signing‑in and signing‑out processes and maintaining all relevant documentation.
• Provide refreshments for the children while maintaining high standards of hygiene and health and safety.
• Set up and pack away play spaces, moving furniture and equipment as required.
• Communicate professionally and authentically with staff, parents, children and schools.
• Conduct regular maintenance and safety checks for all equipment and kit.
• Take the lead in championing health and safety, including providing first aid where necessary.
• Ensure all information and documents related to the children are kept confidential and secure.
• Inspire children to be active and lead an active lifestyle.

Required Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication and people skills, with ability to engage effectively with children, parents and colleagues.
• Reliable, responsible and organised approach to work, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Passion for childcare and playwork, with a positive, enthusiastic and proactive attitude.
• Ability to create a fun, safe and inclusive environment where children can thrive.
• Sound understanding of health and safety principles and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to manage groups of children and promote positive behaviour.
• Energy, creativity and flexibility in problem‑solving.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a childcare, play‑work, activity leader or similar role.
• First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training.
• Knowledge of child development and age‑appropriate activities.
• Experience in modelling positive behaviour and supporting children’s emotional wellbeing.
• Familiarity with holiday club or summer camp environments.

We are required to obtain an enhanced DBS check; this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.