Job Description

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:

At our hotel, we're looking for a team who are passionate about making every Kids' Zone 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 our guests and support each other.


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 running Kids' Zone sessions for children. The role is all about following 'in the moment planning' and encouraging 'loose parts play,' rather than completing paperwork-based assessments.


If you're a likemind, with a Level 3 childcare qualification and a passion for play, indoors and out, it's you we're looking for.


Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. 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.


This role is for maternity cover on an initial nine month basis.

What your days could look like:

Providing quality play sessions for children in the Kids' Zone aged 6 months - 12 years, through planning and organising fun, active, exciting and age-appropriate activities, both indoors and outside. Developing children's key life skills through 'bake-off' style workshops, DT and woodwork, social gaming and crafting. Interactive monthly team training, developing ideas, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment. Making sure children are always safe and secure. Developing good working relationships with parents/carers and other professionals. Completing daily administration tasks as needed. Take on a mixture of day and evening shifts throughout the year, including weekends and public holidays.

Job skills & requirements:

Full and relevant level 3 childcare qualification is essential Proven experience delivering childcare and play opportunities in a childcare setting Experience of working with children and families, team team members, other professionals 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 Experience working in a hospitality environment

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.

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