Summer School Activities Leader

Rossall Summer School is an intensive language programme combined with general activities, specialised skills and cultural experiences. The senior programme is for ages 11-17.

The aim of our Summer School is to provide students with a high quality course in English and may be suitable as preparation for subsequent entry into Rossall School or another British boarding school. Furthermore, the activities allow pupils to enjoy their summer and make new friends whilst learning English in a more relaxed environment.

Our Summer School is designed to appeal to boys and girls from all over the world, running throughout the summer holidays on our stunning coastal campus, where they have plenty of space to learn and explore.

**Job Purpose**:
To develop, manage and run the activities programme for Rossall Summer School.

To foster and develop excellent relationships with staff and pupils through the delivery and articulation of the School’s vision, values and ethos.

**Responsibilities**:

- To be a positive and enthusiastic presence on campus, interacting with students and generally working to enhance their stay in the UK.
- To be responsible for the organisation of the activities programme.
- To promote, organise and run all activities and events as well as encourage and motivate staff and students to participate.
- To effectively manage the summer school activity staff to engage with the activities and pupils to enhance the pupils stay in the UK.
- Insist on acceptable standards of behaviour as expressed by the school rules and bring all cases of unacceptable behaviour to the attention of the Director of Summer School.
- Participate in the programme of evening and weekend leisure activities.
- To do an overnight, sleep in, duty once per week.
- To escort groups on trips.
- To write end of course feedback (pupils, parents and agents) and oversee end of course activities reports.
- Contribute and encourage an all-round and exciting trip for the pupils each week.
- To assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with emergency situations.
- Assist with Saturday arrivals and departures as requested by the Director of Summer School.
- Dress appropriately and wear the school's polo shirt and / or fleece on excursions and airport transfers and when on duty and ensure the summer school staff do the same.
- Attend the induction days on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th July and staff meetings as required.

**General**
- To undertake other duties commensurate with the responsibility of Activities Staff.
- Insist that English is spoken in all public areas and encourage students to mix with people from different nationalities.
- To support with meal eating duties at tables with the students.
- To promote the value of progressing into Rossall School.

**Other**
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, relating all concerns to the appropriate person
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings and training as required
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

The post-holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, they must report those concerns to the DSL or to the Head immediately.

**Essential Criteria**
- Have worked with children and / or overseas children before.
- Native or native level English speaker.
- Enthusiastic and positive about the role, and willing to set an example to all the Summer School activity staff.
- Experience in leading group sessions.
- Ability to be resident at Rossall during the whole of Summer School.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to work both as an individual and part of a team.
- Good sense of humour.
- Energetic and quick to learn.
- Computer literate.

**Desirable Criteria**
- First aid qualification.
- Be able to drive a mini bus and willing to undertake the school MIDAS test. Have one’s own car available.

Essential requirements are those without which an applicant may not normally be considered for appointment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4-8 weeks

Pay: £561.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/01/2025
Expected start date: 03/07/2025