Hall Manager (Fixed Term Summer Contract)

Alpadia; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpadia is seeking a Hall Manager for a fixed-term summer contract in Brighton. This role involves ensuring student safety, managing accommodation, and leading teams to create a supportive international environment. Ideal candidates are encouraged to engage with students and support their wellbeing while gaining valuable leadership experience.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Industry competitive salary

Attractive bonus options for returners

Meaningful engagement with international students

Qualifications

• Experience working in a summer school or similar environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and legislation.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to self-evaluate.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize student safety and manage welfare team.
• Support students with medical responses and attendance checks.
• Ensure adherence to accommodation rules and manage student behavior.

Skills

Team working

Management

Communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Integrity

IT competency

Child-related trust

Education

Relevant professional qualification or accreditation

Job description

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Hall Manager (Fixed Term Summer Contract), Brighton

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Client:

Alpadia

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Company Description

Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff.

Our vision for your employment is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner.

Deepen your understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment.

Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career.

You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people who are dedicated to making a difference through their work.

Alpadia employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity.

In we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.

Job Description

Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people, who have the ability to engage and inspire young students,and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves.

Prioritize the safety of students above all else, implementing our Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies working closely with the Camp Manager

Support with the caring of sick students and arranging appropriate medical responses

Manage and assist with the student presence-check registers of attendance

Support the camp management team liaising with internal (Customer Services team and Sales) and external stakeholders concerning matters of student welfare; responding to and resolving any questions, comments or concerns

Help manage students effectively and respectfully, following all Alpadia policies and rules, to ensure they enjoy and contribute fully to all aspects of Alpadia’s programme in a spirit of respect towards other students and staff

Ensure any safeguarding concerns that come to your attention are dealt with sensitively and escalated appropriately

Support in the management of the Welfare Team (Welfare Officers & Night Supervisors), being their main point of initial contact for any issues that occur in your accommodation unit

Manage the allocation of students in accommodation, responding to requests and complaints from internal and external stakeholders

Manage students’ behavior at all times, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate

Ensure rules in the residence are followed at all times and the accommodation is kept tidy

Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times, directing and managing the wider team as appropriate

Assist in the check-in/check-out procedure, supporting students in their orientation of the site and their room

Support your colleagues in their daily tasks to the benefit of the wider camp operation

Work with guest Group Leaders to ensure they understand schedules, rules and other useful information so they can better support their students

Ensure damages are kept to a minimum and a culture of respect is created with the students towards the property we are occupying

Qualifications

Your profile:

• Experience working in a summer school or similar environment
• Excellent team working skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• The ability to lead, manage and motivate a team
• Being flexible and adaptable to change
• High level of integrity
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to students and admissions team
• Relate well to children and gain their trust and respect
• Capable or willing to train in the use of platforms for recording student information and safeguarding concerns
• Understanding of the need to support students’ wellbeing
• Understanding of the need to support and work with the admissions team
• A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel)
• Relevant professional qualification or other accreditation
• Understanding of principals of child development and learning processes
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning/development opportunities
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience in the same or similar role
• Additional language proficiency
• Safeguarding and Welfare experience with under 18s
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and legislation

Additional Information

We offer you:

• A developing and enriching summer experience
• The chance to make long term connections and friends
• Meaningful engagement with international students and the chance to give back
• A sense of belonging with many returning staff members each year
• Development of your social, relationship and leadership skills
• Join a booming community of Alpadia staff members who return each year.
• Start or continue your professional development (CPD) in a supportive coaching environment
• An industry competitive salary
• Role training and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout
• An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
• Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression