Activity Leader - London, United Kingdom - Oxford International Education Group

Oxford International Education Group

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Activity Leader

Starting date:

ASAP

Working Hours:
Flexible - Weekend work is required

Salary:
£13.40 plus holiday pay

Job Purpose
Oxford International, Greenwich are recruiting for Activity Leaders. As an Activity Leader, you are an ambassador of the school with responsibility for transfers and excursions.

This includes exciting activities that help students get to know London and meet other students from all around the world.

Activity Leaders also have the opportunity to get creative, by suggesting new activity ideas, workshops and places to visit

We don't require any qualifications, just enthusiasm, charisma and an interest in working with young people from across the world.

We have groups throughout the year, and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Initially, the role is offered on a part-time basis but for the right person can become a full-time position.

Main duties and responsibilities

Meet groups of students on arrival at the airport
Be a positive role model for the students, providing a supportive and encouraging environment for each student to develop
Being mindful of the health and safety of the students, every excursion, transfer or activity you lead will be delivered with energy and professionalism
Having been briefed beforehand, you will guide students on cultural excursions to major cities in the UK
Confidence and initiative are key feature to making sure every excursion is a success for our students
Maintain suitable levels of student discipline, safety and welfare
Under the guidance of the Groups Coordinator, plan and deliver a variety of onsite activities
You will be given the chance to be creative, bringing new ideas you have and implementing these into the activity programme

Person Specification

Statutory requirements

Eligibility to live and work in in the UK
Undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent
Willingly take part in all relevant training as required, such as fire marshal, Prevent, and safeguarding courses

Qualifications

Be native or near native English must be a proficient user of English
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Have a valid First Aid qualification or Lifeguarding

Experience and knowledge

Thorough understanding of what makes a successful activity programme
Experience of working with students from a diversity of cultures
Experience planning and organising events
Knowledge of H&S regulations, risk assessments

Skills and abilities

Have a flexible approach to your work, along with the ability to cope with changing priorities
Have the drive to work collaboratively and contribute to the team
Have a passion for and experience for working with children/teenagers in a formal or informal setting
Knowledge of a second language
First aid training

Personal qualities

Adopts a highly professional approach to work
Adopts a collaborative approach to working
Resilient, flexible and responds positively to new challenges, seeking solutions
Strong cultural awareness and knowledge
Empathetic and able to deal with people from a range of nationalities and cultures
Acts with integrity at all times

How to apply

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service, as this job involves working with children. This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974._
Oxford International is an equalopportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status._

Job Type:
Zero hours contract

Salary:
£13.40 per hour

Work Location:
In person