Night Time Supervisor (Fixed Term Summer Contract) 2027

Alpadia Language Schools Sa; Woldingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on site

International working environment

Job summary

Alpadia Language Schools Sa is seeking Night Supervisors for a fixed-term summer contract in the London Woldingham area. The role focuses on safeguarding and well-being of students, nighttime security, and reporting to the Camp Manager.

Applicants should have experience with children in supervisory or care roles, be reliable and able to stay alert at night. Benefits include on-site accommodation and an international working environment; DBS checks will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in supervisory, care, or educational roles.
• Ability to take responsibility for 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.
• Remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately in emergencies.
• Mature, approachable and trustworthy with safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote wellbeing of all students in our care.
• Patrol the site to ensure residence is secure and students are safe.
• Liaise with Camp Manager regarding security concerns.
• Ensure ALPADIA rules and directives are followed.
• Monitor whereabouts of students and discourage night wandering.
• Ensure health, welfare and discipline of students; anticipate issues.
• Lock up buildings and check lights are off as needed.
• Complete nightly report for Camp Manager each morning.
• Familiar with and apply safeguarding, health and safety policies.
• Address reasonable requests from Camp Manager.

Skills

Experience with children

Overnight safety

Reliable and punctual

Strong communication

Conflict management

Calm under pressure

Trustworthy

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Job Description

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 is 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

Qualifications

Your profile:

Essential:

• 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.

Desirable:

• 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

Additional Information

We offer you:

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

Location of our course centre and dates of commitment:

• London Woldingham 04.07.27 – 07.08.27
• 6 x nights per week, 22:00 onwards

Miscellaneous:

• Residential or Non- Residential position with accommodation provided on site
• We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students therefore all 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.