Activity Leader Summer School

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom PLUS Ltd Full time

**WHO ARE WE?**

PLUS is providing summer English courses for young overseas students aged between 10 and 17 years old. As one of the largest summer school providers in the UK, we take pride in being market leaders and are fully accredited by The British Council.

**WHAT IS THE ROLE OF WELFARE OFFICER?**

As an Activity Leader, you will play a vital role in creating a dynamic and enriching experience for participants in our summer camps. Your responsibilities will include planning, organising, and facilitating a variety of engaging activities and excursions, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, and promoting a positive and inclusive environment.

You will be reporting to Campus Manager and Activity Manager

**Centres for summer 2024**:London | Epsom | Kingston | Uxbridge | Harrow | Hatfield | Chelmsford | Bath | Loughborough | Ellesmere |

**Contract Length**:4 - 6 weeks, depending on the centre

**Running Dates**: You should be available for the whole duration of July preferrably (minimum stay is 2 weeks)

**Accommodation**: Full board accommodation in offer if requiered

**YOU MUST**:

- Have the right to work in the UK
- Be willing to undergo the Enhanced DBS Check or Police Criminal Record Check if you are coming from abroad
- Provide 2 referees
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends, as required
- Must bring a smartphone with access to Google maps and WhatsApp

**WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?**
- Comfortable around diverse groups of students, adept at connecting with and engaging young people.
- Capable of delivering activities and presentations to large audiences of students with confidence.
- Demonstrating an enthusiastic and positive attitude, committed to creating a vibrant atmosphere and taking initiative to continuously improve programme quality.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the needs and expectations of international students.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, showing flexibility in handling unexpected challenges and changes.
- Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in managing disruptions and incidents during programme activities.
- Ability to remain calm and composed in emergency situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Previous experience leading tours and/or excursions desirable.
- Previous experience working with children or young adults desirable.

**WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU AND HOW CAN THIS ENHANCE YOUR CAREER?**
- Experience in diverse and multicultural environment
- Enhance your leadership, communication and organisational skills by overseeing student welfare, discipline, and safety protocols
- Gain valuable experience in student support services and welfare
- Interacting with students from various countries and backgrounds enhances cultural awareness, sensitivity, and adaptability

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for international students while enjoying a vibrant multicultural environment, blending English language courses with British culture immersion.

**Job Type**:Fixed term temporary contract

**Salary: dependent on age and residential/non-residential role, see below**:
Non-residential: 21 and over - between £557.48 - £608.16

Non-residential 18 to 21 - between £419.32 - £457.44

Residential 21 and over - between £487.08 - £531.36

Residential 18 to 21 - between £348.39 - £380.06

Residential positions are inclusive of full board accommodation for the duration of the contract.

**Holiday**: Due to the nature of the work, you are not allowed to take holiday. The salary is already inclusive of the holiday pay.

**SAFEGUARDING AND ELIGIBILITY CHECKS**:
All current holders of roles involving responsibility for or substantial access to under 18s, and all new appointees to such roles, will have appropriate suitability checks, for example with the Disclosure and Barring Service (in England and Wales) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (in Scotland), in line with the organisation’s stringent safeguarding policy.

All gaps in employment will need to be explained, and a minimum of two references are required. These can be academic as well as professional. All references will be contacted and specifically asked whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be working with anyone under the age of 18.

Please note that due to post-Brexit restrictions, you must be a UK resident or have UK residency to work in our UK Camps.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

**Job Types**: Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

Pay: £348.00-£608.00 per week

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 28/06/2024



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