Activity Staff – Cokethorpe Camps

Cokethorpe Camps offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team delivering unforgettable experiences for children aged 5 to 13. Operating during six weeks of summer holidays and across Easter, our camps provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment with around 100 children on-site daily. Activities include outdoor games, performing arts, sports, bushcraft, and arts and crafts, led by a professional and supportive team.

We are seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and reliable individuals for the following roles:

Activity Lead (£17.15 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay)

• Responsibilities: Plan and deliver a variety of activities, including sports, arts, and outdoor adventures. You’ll work closely with children to ensure they are engaged and having fun while maintaining a safe environment.
• Requirements: Previous experience leading activities for children is essential, with qualifications or experience in specific areas such as climbing, archery, bushcraft, performing arts, or multi-sports considered an advantage.

Camps Staff (£14.26 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay)

• Responsibilities: Provide essential support by preparing resources, assisting with activity delivery, and ensuring the well-being of all children in your care.
• Requirements: Enthusiasm for working with children and a commitment to creating a fun and safe environment. No formal qualifications are required, but prior experience is highly valued.

To Apply:
Applications must be submitted on the official application form and sent to Mrs Sophie Crossley, Head of Human Resources, Cokethorpe School, Witney, Oxon OX29 7PU or by email to recruitment@cokethorpe.org. Application forms can be sent to applicants by post on request or can be downloaded below. Please email recruitment@cokethorpe.org with your name and address and the position you are interested in or call the school office on 01993 703921.

Fixed Term Contract: 20 July – 28 August 2026
Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Terms of Appointment
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and written documentation recorded. Any gaps in employment history will be fully investigated. Safer recruitment procedures are followed, and members of the Senior Management Team are accredited by the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership/NSPCC for recruitment. Child protection awareness is an integral part of the induction programme for new members of staff. Following acceptance of an offer of appointment, a formal contract of employment will be drawn up. The following notes provide guidance, without prejudice, on the likely main provisions of the agreement.