Activities Lead

Oxford International Study Centre; Oxford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford International Study Centre is seeking responsible, outgoing Activities Leaders to guide international students around Oxford and other UK destinations. You will lead afternoon activities, walking tours and weekend excursions, sharing engaging stories and local knowledge to bring places to life.

A bubbly, approachable personality and strong English communication are essential. Role suits those available for occasional afternoons and weekends; accommodation is not provided, and you will

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is preferred.
• Outgoing, responsible and bubbly personality.
• Comfortable leading groups and telling engaging stories.

Responsibilities

• Lead afternoon activities and walking tours.
• Prepare engaging information for each activity.
• Help students connect with places and manage timekeeping.
• Supervise student safety and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Manage meeting points, headcounts and schedules.
• Take photos for school social media with consent.

Skills

Group leadership

Excellent spoken English

Organisational skills

Job description

Casual work: afternoon activities and weekend excursions

Oxford International Study Centre is looking for responsible, outgoing Activities Leaders to help our international students explore Oxford and other UK destinations.

We are looking for people who enjoy working with young people, have a lively personality and can bring a place to life through interesting stories, local knowledge and conversation. You should feel comfortable leading a group and encouraging students to get involved, including those who need a little more convincing.

What you will do

• Lead afternoon activities, Oxford walking tours, college visits and weekend excursions.
• Prepare for each activity or destination so you can share relevant information in an engaging, accessible way.
• Help students connect with the places they visit and make the most of their time in the UK.
• Supervise students, follow school safeguarding procedures and maintain clear expectations around behaviour and timekeeping.
• Manage practical arrangements, including meeting points, headcounts and schedules.
• Take photographs suitable for school social media, following the school’s consent and safeguarding procedures.
• Keep the school informed of any concerns, incidents or changes to plans.

Who we are looking for

• A responsible, reliable person with a bubbly, approachable personality.
• Someone who enjoys working with international teenagers and can engage students with different interests and levels of enthusiasm.
• A confident communicator with clear spoken English and good organisational skills.
• An interest in Oxford, UK destinations, history and culture, and a willingness to research and learn.
• A good eye for photography and familiarity with social media.
• Availability for occasional afternoon activities and weekend excursions.
• Above all, we need people who keep students’ safety and wellbeing at the forefront of their minds. Being a great Activities Leader means making the day enjoyable while staying attentive, maintaining professional boundaries and taking safeguarding responsibilities seriously.

Experience working with young people, leading activities or guiding groups would be an advantage.

Pay and practical details

• Oxford walking tours and college visits: £13.50 per hour.
• Other excursions: pay varies depending on the destination, with the rate confirmed before you accept an assignment.
• Full-day excursions: a lunch allowance is provided.
• Work is offered on a casual basis according to programme requirements.
• This role is suited to applicants based in Oxford or within commuting distance. Accommodation is not provided.