Location: West Witney Primary School, Erdington Road, Witney, OX28 5FZ
Rates of pay: £125.00 - £151.00 per day, inclusive of holiday pay, depending on age and experience
Dates: 20 July to 6 August 2026 (Plus future school holidays in October 2026, February 2027, Easter 2027, May 2027 and Summer 2027 and beyond)
Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
If you love working with children, have experience of management in a childcare setting and are looking for a challenging job in the school holidays where you can use your leadership skills, organisational expertise and enthusiasm, this could be the perfect role for you.
We have been running Active Camps for children aged 4 - 14 years successfully for over 20 years and are looking for a new Camp Manager in Witney to lead our multi-activity children’s camp where we provide a safe, welcoming and fun place for children to relax, play and learn, and where you will ensure that the highest standards are met, and children have the best possible experience at the camp.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to manage, motivate and inspire our team, to bring your own ideas, enthusiasm and passion to the table so that we can offer the highest quality experience to all children attending Active Camps.
Key Duties
- Lead and inspire a team of activity leaders to plan and deliver a range of engaging and challenging activities for children aged 4 – 14 years. Our range of activities includes anything from arts & crafts and cooking to fun sports and games, plus wow activities like bouncy castles and archery.
- Conduct observations of staff running activities, provide constructive feedback and conduct staff performance reviews
- Manage the signing in/out procedures to ensure the safe arrival of children at the camp and the safe delivery to parents and/or named carers at end of day
- Keep children safe by ensuring all staff follow the camp’s policies and procedures at all times, particularly with regard to the Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
- Understand and adhere to Ofsted requirements to be registered on the Early Years Register, and the Compulsory & Voluntary Childcare Registers
- Ensure that the correct records and paperwork are in place to keep children safe
- Ensure that the premises are kept clean and tidy, and that staff take care of play and sports equipment
- Act as lead practitioner for Safeguarding at the camp
- Take the lead in and ensure that all staff build effective, informative and strong relationships with children’s parents/carers and the host school staff
Ideally you will
- Have at least six months experience of supervisory experience in an educational, childcare or similar environment
- Have the confidence and skills to inspire and lead a team of staff
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults alike
- Be enthusiastic, and have a flexible and positive can‑do attitude to work
- Be able to use your own initiative but also be comfortable working as part of a team
- Have a good working knowledge and understanding of the Ofsted Early Years Foundation Stage framework
- Be willing to undertake appropriate training
Active Camps is committed to safe practice in recruitment and selection that includes consideration of issues regarding child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff will be expected to undergo strict safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
To apply, please complete an application form here
