Beach School Leader

Watergate Bay Hotel – a place to take your childcare career to new heights. With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday. Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At Watergate Bay, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.

Does helping children play light up your day? Are you full of fresh ideas to make our Kids’ Zone sessions shine? Are you outgoing, upbeat and able to make friends of every age wherever you go? Do you enjoy ocean views, breaks on the sand, and surfing after work? If so, we want you! Join us and be part of a team that values connection, creativity, and making a positive impact on children’s lives.

The role:

Summer holiday cover: July and August
Flexible days
3.5 hr shifts

At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about making every beach session magic, ­value positive lifestyle choices and excel in imagination and energy. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside others who prioritize nature-based learning and outdoor exploration.

We seek dynamic individuals who understand that the beach is our playground - we know how to make the most of being so close to it, whatever the weather. You’ll thrive on teamwork, eager to get stuck in with fire pit cooking, whittling and rock pooling. The role is all about encouraging children to connect with nature and inspiring conservation from a young age. If you’re a likemind, with a qualification in Forest/Beach School, and a passion for all things beach, it’s you we’re looking for.

In return for your energy and commitment, you’ll find yourself in a team with a shared outlook on life where friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make every working day worthwhile. Our commitment to our team is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.

What your days could look like:

• Providing quality beach sessions for children 5 – 13 years, through planning and organising fun, active, exciting and age-appropriate activities.
• Foster children’s imaginations and creative flair through storytelling, rockpool adventures and crafting.
• Ensuring children are kept safe whilst developing key life skills in a risk-controlled environment.
• Develop good working relationships with team, parents/carers.
• Complete daily administration tasks as needed.
• Take on a mixture of weekday and weekend shifts over July and August.

Job skills & requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in a Forest School/Beach School programme
• Proven experience delivering childcare and play opportunities in a childcare setting
• Current Paediatric first aid certificate and knowledge of outdoor first aid.
• An Enhanced DBS disclosure is required
• Good communicator
• Calm under pressure
• Energetic team player with positive attitude and outlook
• Experience of safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour management and inclusion procedures

What we can offer in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – at one of the UK’s most striking beaches
• A welcoming team of likeminds, eager to support and encourage each other
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at the hotel
• Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts for you and your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s, The Beach Hut and Living Space restaurants
• Team  discount at our Cubs coffeeshops
• Team discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
• Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from the Extreme Academy
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located on the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at Watergate Bay Hotel isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.