Summer Course Leader

SBC Course Leaders are responsible for the day to day running of our summer schools and colleges. working as Summer School Directors or College Principals our Course Leaders need to have exceptional leadership and organisational skills and must have a full understanding of the challenges of running a residential international summer school. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt management styles to effectively support staff and students with all aspects of summer school life

Main duties of the Course Leader:

• Take overall responsibility for all aspects of the summer school
• Be responsible for the welfare and wellbeing of students and staff at all times
• Work closely and on an on-going daily basis to support and lead the other SBC managers.
• Have a close working relationship with the SBC Roaming Managers and the SBC Head Office, communicating regularly so they are kept informed of all goings on at the school
• Ensure the students are supervised at all times and the daily schedule runs efficiently
• Maintain the good reputation of Summer Boarding Courses Ltd and the host venue
• Communicate with students and parents both over the phone and face-to-face in a friendly and professional manner, handling any enquiries and requests efficiently
• Be an approachable and positive presence, engaging with students and staff in all areas.

Ways we support our Managers:

• Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
• All meals and accommodation included
• CPD and Appraisals
• Staff Wellbeing Initiative
• Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
• Online safeguarding and working with international children training
• Professional, fun and supportive environment
• Paid attendance to pre-course Management Training
• Fully paid DBS check

Hours of Work

A normal working week for the Course Leader will consist of up to 75 hours per week over six working days.

All staff will receive one full day off per week.

CONTRACT INFORMATION

Remuneration: Paid weekly, one week in arrears. The weekly rate received for Course Leader is £1250 PLUS any accrued holiday to be paid at the end of contract)* Accommodation is included for all residential SBC staff.

Please consider the attached Job Descriptions for our Course Leader, Summer School Director and College Principal for a more extensive list of the responsibilities of a Course Leader at one of our sites.

Our courses run from the end of June to the middle of August at different summer sites. Please see our website for the exact dates and more information.

All members of staff employed by SBC will be expected to bring certain key qualities to the operation. There must be a professional interest in working with young people and particularly international children. Safety and welfare of the students is of paramount importance at SBC and a practical enforcing of this belief should be a quality exhibited by all staff.

We look for staff who are:

• Approachable & empathic to the needs of students
• Enthusiastic & engaging
• Diplomatic, responsible & motivated
• Flexible within the summer school environment

Although Course Leaders are not required to teach the English language lessons, we do expect them to be able to communicate effectively with our students, using an appropriate level of language to suit the group. Course Leaders must demonstrate patience, empathy and an emotional awareness towards students both individually and in within a group setting. We expect Course Leaders to take control of students and to manage discipline and behavioural issues in a firm, positive and constructive manner.

Experience Required

Essential

• Experience of, and genuine enjoyment of working with young people
• Experience of managing a staff team
• Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, flexibility
• Strong organisational skills
• Previous residential summer school experience
• Experience of managing welfare and behavioural issues effectively

Desirable

• Experience of residential international summer schools
• Experience of the UK boarding environment
• Experience of working within the education sector

Founded in 2008, Summer Boarding Courses have united students from around the world through education. Delivering award-winning, future-focused courses that strike the perfect balance between academic and social enrichment.

Our courses unlock potential and ignite a spark for long-term success.

Our residential summer courses take place at some of the UK's top boarding schools and university college campuses, including Eton College, Oxford University Colleges and Headington School. We carefully select our campuses to ensure that they provide the perfect environment for our students to live and study.

Over 15,800 students from 152 nationalities have been welcomed to study with us to date.

Whether it's preparing for future studies, developing 21st–century skills or building confidence, the knowledge gained on an SBC course allows students to go forward and apply what they have learnt to other areas of their education and beyond; giving them the necessary skills to achieve their future goals.

The EL Gazette publishes a league table based on British Council inspections, and SBC have been ranked Number 1 from 2018 to 2023. We are very proud of this achievement and will continue to grow and develop our courses to offer students extraordinary experiences.

SBC is the only multi-campus summer school provider in the UK to have achieved a perfect 15/15 areas of strength by the British Council. A true hallmark of educational quality.

TO APPLY

We want to make sure we do all we can to set candidates up for success in this process. If you require any adjustments to help you at interview and/or you have any questions at all, please contact us at:

Please note, as this post involves direct contact with vulnerable children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.

SHOULD YOU BE SUCCESSFUL

• Any gaps in your CV will be enquired about and must be explained satisfactorily
• You will have to prove your Right to Work in the UK
• You will provide the details of two recent and relevant referees who we will contact and specifically ask about your suitability to work with children and any concerns.
• You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), and equivalent if you live, or have lived, outside of the UK
• You will be asked to sign the Children's Act 1989 declaration safeguarding the welfare of children, and state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children
• Official identification and certificates will be required for our records

Please be aware that SBC may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet out safeguarding duties.

SBC SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Summer Boarding Courses is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to.

SBC EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT

We operate a policy of equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.