Job Description

Founded in May 2014, The Hive is a fast-growing education company focused on Outdoor Learning. We currently focus on three distinct areas: Outdoor Holiday Camps for children, term-time school workshops and Forest School training for adults. The Hive is unique in the UK, bringing together outdoor learning, narrative and technology in a Forest School setting.

Please see our website for more information about our work: http://www.thehive-kids.com/

We are currently seeking facilitators to lead and support our Makers Lab missions at one of our outdoor holiday camps, where we deliver a week of dynamic and enjoyable outdoor sessions to children and young people aged 5 - 13 years, in a safe and positive environment.

The Job

The Mission Lead Facilitator is responsible for the overall successful delivery of The Hive's missions: you will be at the front line of engaging young people in the outdoors in an innovative and exciting way! Each day you will lead dynamic activities, engaging and enthusing a group of young people while fulfilling the learning outcomes of the Mission Brief. Working alongside a Support or fellow Lead Facilitator, and as part of a larger camp team, Lead Mission Facilitators play a key role in delivering an exceptional Hive experience for children and families.

Our facilitators are a vital part of our team and most stay with us for many years, becoming a real part of The Hive community. We pride ourselves on nurturing our regular team of facilitators and are passionate about growing their skills through their work with us. Benefits include staff discounts and the opportunity to cross-train in a variety of roles and skill sets.

This role refers to our Makers Lab Missions. These Missions require experience of working with primary school children, maybe as a young artist, student architect or DT PGCE student. You will need basic knowledge of AutoCAD 360 and of building simple wooden structures, such as Go-Karts, swings and basic shelters.

To apply for the role, you must have experience of working with children and young people, ideally delivering practical workshops in either a school or an informal learning setting. A willingness to work outdoors and in nature is a must. You will need to be energetic, versatile and committed, with a natural instinct for engaging children aged between 8-13 in practical sessions.

Responsibilities

? Lead the delivery of the Mission Flow to a group of young people from 8 - 13 years old, ensuring that learning objectives are met.

? Engage the group in designing, building and testing designs within the outdoor environment, drawing on your energy and imagination

? Nurture teamwork and group dynamics, making sure that all children are participating, achieving their goals and enjoying themselves.

? Ensure that you are aware of particular needs of children- medical, emotional, etc. - and that those are attended to.

? Ensure close supervision of the children at all times.

? Supervise some lunch and snack times following a team rota.

? Support the set-up, pack down and maintenance of all mission resources.

? Interact professionally with parents and carers.

Personal Specification

? At least 2 years experience delivering practical workshops with primary school children

? Experience of using both hand and power tools with young people

? Experience of using design software with young people.

? Experience of working with children or young people in a creative way i.e. role-play, immersive gaming, live technology etc.

? Knowledge of the health and safety implications of working with tools.

? Competent craft skills.

? An enhanced DBS certificate issued within the past 2 years or registered on the DBS Update Service or a willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to job offer.

? Excellent organisational skills and an energetic and playful approach.

? Punctual, reliable and committed.

The Hive is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are determined to ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

Time requirements and working hours

Before camp: A minimum of half a day training, to be confirmed after a job offer is made. During camp: A minimum of 2 weeks across the year (a week = 4/5 consecutive days)

Working hours: Our camps run Monday - Friday, from 7.30am - 6pm. Your shift will fall within these hours.

Camp dates

This camp is running from Monday 11th - Friday 15th August. You must be available for all five days.

Camp Locations

The camp is taking place at St Paul's School, SW13 9JT.

Please note, The Hive is unable to cover travel expenses at this time

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 760.00 per week

Application question(s):

Are you available from Monday 11th - Friday 15th August? Are you able to travel to St Paul's School, SW13 9JT?
Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

enhanced DBS check (preferred)
Work Location: In person