Night Time Supervisor (Fixed Term Summer Contract) 2027

ALPADIA Language Schools SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive salary

International working environment

Accommodation provided

Job summary

ALPADIA Language Schools SA in the United Kingdom is seeking Night Time Supervisors for a fixed-term summer contract in 2027. The role focuses on safeguarding, overnight supervision, and maintaining a secure residence for students, with training in safeguarding, first aid, and health and safety policies.

The position offers an international working environment and requires DBS checks, safeguarding training, and a valid Security Guard Licence.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people in supervisory, care, or educational role.
• Ability to supervise safety and wellbeing overnight.
• Reliable, punctual, and alert during night shifts.
• Strong communication to liaise with daytime staff and report incidents.
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Calm demeanor under pressure; capable of handling emergencies.
• Mature, approachable, trustworthy; safeguarding awareness.
• Independent worker who can align with a team.
• Experience in residential or camp settings.
• Recognised First Aid qualification.
• Safeguarding or child-protection training.
• Experience handling medical or wellbeing concerns.
• Engage positively with young people at night.
• Flexibility to support daytime staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety in residential settings.
• Security Guard Licence

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care.
• Patrol the site systematically to ensure that the residence is secure and the students are safe.
• Liaise closely with Camp Manager with regards to any security concerns.
• Ensure that all ALPADIA rules, procedures and directives are understood and adhered to in full.
• Monitor the whereabouts of students on site, ensuring separation of genders and discouraging night time wandering out of rooms and buildings.
• Ensure the health and safety, welfare and discipline of students, anticipating discrimination, bullying, and damage.
• Take responsibility for the school buildings e.g. locking up, lights off, etc.
• Completing a nightly report and presenting this to the Camp Manager each morning.
• Ensuring you are fully familiar and ready to enact Alpadia’s Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Anti-Bullying and any other relevant policies.
• Dealing with all other reasonable requests as decided by the Camp Manager

Skills

Child supervision

Night shifts

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Calm under pressure

Team player

Independent worker

First Aid certified

Safeguarding training

Security Guard Licence

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Safeguarding training certificate

Job description

Night Time Supervisor (Fixed Term Summer Contract) 2027

• Contract

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 2026 we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.

Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer 2027 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.

We are currently recruiting for Night Supervisors on a fixed term summer contract.

Your role:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care
• Patrol the site systematically to ensure that the residence is secure and the students are safe.
• Liaise closely with Camp Manager with regards to any security concerns.
• Ensure that all ALPADIA rules, procedures and directives are understood and adhered to in full.
• Monitor the whereabouts of students on site, ensuring separation of genders and discouraging night time wandering out of rooms and buildings.
• Ensure the health and safety, welfare and discipline of students, anticipating discrimination, bullying, and damage.
• Take responsibility for the school buildings e.g. locking up, lights off, etc.
• Completing a nightly report and presenting this to the Camp Manager each morning.
• Ensuring you are fully familiar and ready to enact Alpadia’s Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Anti-Bullying and any other relevant policies.
• Dealing with all other reasonable requests as decided by the Camp Manager

Your profile:

• Previous experience working with children or young people in a supervisory, care, or educational role.
• Ability to take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of students overnight.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to remain alert during night shifts.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with daytime staff and report incidents.
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately in emergencies.
• Mature, approachable, and trustworthy.
• Awareness of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player.
• Prior experience in a residential or camp setting.
• Recognised First Aid qualification.
• Training in safeguarding or child protection.
• Experience handling medical or wellbeing concerns (e.g., asthma, allergies, homesickness).
• Ability to engage positively with young people to reassure them during the night.
• Flexibility to support daytime staff when needed.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in residential settings.
• Security Guard Licence

We offer you:

• An industry competitive salary
• An unforgettable experience in adynamic atmosphere
• An international working environment
• Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression

Location of our course centreand dates of commitment:

• London Woldingham04.07.27- 07.08.27
• Residential or Non- Residential position with accommodation provided on site
• We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students thereforeall staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check, 3x referee details and overseas conduct certificates where applicable.
• Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Alpadia Language Schools, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know using this form.