Language School Activity Leaders - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Oxford Spires International

Oxford Spires International

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Language School Activity Leaders

£350+ per week

Residential and non-residential positions available
If you enjoy working with children and young people and want a fun and active residential summer job, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

Oxford Spires International provides exciting education and learning experiences for international students from overseas aged 8-17 years. We have roles available in Cheltenham, Devon and Oxford as a Language School Activity Leader - Senior Leader positions available too

Location:
Cheltenham Ladies College, Bayshill Rd, Cheltenham GL50 3EP

Dates:
Contracts between
26 June and 27 August.

As part of our Language School team, you will be helping to plan, deliver and supervise on-site and off-site activities as part of our residential team, and strive to ensure that each student has a safe, enjoyable and beneficial experience with us.

As a residential team member, you will be provided with accommodation, meals and a weekly salary in the range £ per week, depending on age, experience and qualifications.

ACTIVITES

Help to plan, deliver and supervise engaging, fun and appropriate activities for groups of international students, both on and offsite. Activities will include sports, art, drama and music. Some preprepared activity plans and equipment will be provided, but these will need adapting according to the needs and dynamics of particular student groups. Other activities may need to be prepared from scratch, as part of a team.
Lead and oversee full day, offsite excursions to places such as London, Oxford, Cambridge, Stratford uponAvon, Bath and others (using inhouse walking tour presentations and following preorganised plans)
Complete any necessary paperwork required by the role, such as registers and activity plans

SUPERVISION

Assist with student supervision during break and mealtimes (on a rota basis)
Help to maintain student behaviour, safety and welfare, and ensure that the students do not breach the school rules
Support Management with the allocated house duty for that day, including wakeup calls, escorting students around the school, supervising students in the residence and "lightsout"
Be ready to assist at any time with an emergency situation, or where a student is ill or injured
Engage with the students outside of classes and assigned activity sessions in a friendly and professional manner
All residential staff may be required to be on call overnight in case of an emergency, on a rota basis
All staff are expected to assist with keeping the premises and company equipment clean, safe and in good order

YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE:

An outgoing and enthusiastic personality
Excellent spoken English language skills
The ability to work as part of a team and also be able to use your own initiative
Strong communication skills
A flexible, cooperative, and responsible attitude
A reasonable level of fitness and knowledge of the rules and organisation of sports and games

IT WOULD HELP IF YOU HAVE:

Previous experience of working with young people at an EFL summer school/residential school programme
Local knowledge of Cambridge and other cities, such as London, Oxford and Bath
Specific skills in areas such as sport, art and music
A current first aid certificate
A full, clean driving licence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and appreciate all interest in joining the Spires Team.

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

Contract length: 6 weeks

Salary:
From £350.00 per week

Benefits: