Summer School Activity Leader

Target English International; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An English language education provider in the United Kingdom seeks Activity Leaders for its junior summer courses. This role involves organizing activities, running excursions, and creating a memorable experience for students aged 10-17. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, personable, and flexible, ready to work in a lively environment. Accommodation and full board may be offered. Competitive pay and opportunities for promotion available.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Paid induction training

Bonus for returning staff members

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over.
• Ability to engage with students during activities.
• Experience in organizing events or working with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare social programmes.
• Run activities and excursions for students.
• Ensure a fun and safe environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Personability

Energy

Flexibility

Job description

Locations

Hull, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Bath, Colchester, London Harrow or London Hatfield, United Kingdom

Eligibility

Applicants must be aged 18 or over.

Salary Package

• Residential and non residential positions available. Accommodation + full board can be provided as part of the package if required.
• Weekly pay: Aged 18‑20 £415 Residential or £500 Non Residential; Aged 21 and over £520 Residential or £630 Non Residential.
• Plus accrued Holiday Pay (paid at the end of the contract).
• Paid induction training.
• 48 hours per week, worked in shifts across six days with one full day off.
• Dates: mainly 4‑week contracts for the month of July.
• Safeguarding Training.
• Opportunity to work in an international team.
• Develop leadership skills.
• Meet contacts for future work.
• Opportunities for promotion to management.
• Visit new cities and destinations.
• Bonus for returning staff members.

Target English International

We run junior summer courses for English language students aged between 10‑17. Students usually stay for two weeks and take part in a mixed programme of lessons and activities/excursions run by Activity Leaders.

Our Mission

At Target English International we aim to provide our students with a comfortable and caring setting in the UK to improve their communication in English and develop skills for a more global society. We want our students to leave the course with a better understanding of UK culture and the inspiration to become life‑long learners of English.

Overview of Role

Activity Leaders are at the core of our activities programme. The role requires enthusiastic, personable and energetic individuals to help organise and prepare the social programme, run activities, take students on trips and excursions and ensure that our students have a memorable, fun and safe time. Activity Leaders need to be flexible and willing to undertake a variety of tasks, as directed.

Working Week

On weekdays students usually have classes in either the morning or afternoon. The rest of the time is spent with Activity Leaders on local visits, excursions or on‑site activities. The week is 48 hours over six days, with shifts split into morning, afternoon and evening, and will include working every Saturday and Sunday. You have one full weekday off per week. During the summer there may be times when it could be necessary to work additional hours one week; time off in lieu will be given when the needs of the centre allow.

Activity Programme

In each centre we run a busy, varied and exciting activity programme aimed specifically at teenagers. An important aspect of the activity programme is for students to learn about the local history and culture of the area in which they are staying and the UK in general. It is a key part of the Activity Leader’s duties to encourage use of English as much as possible, whilst on excursions and activities with students.

In addition to excursions and local visits we also deliver a wide range of sports and other on‑site activities. We also offer Drama workshops in every centre, led by the Drama Activity Leader and supported by Activity Leaders.

Eligibility and Visa

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SPONSOR APPLICATIONS FOR WORK VISAS. Are you eligible to work in the UK? You will be requested to present your passport or ID at your interview. Original proof of identity documents (and of the right to work in the UK for those applicable) must be produced on your arrival at the centre. EU citizens who have previously worked in the UK may be eligible for the Frontier Worker Visa, which makes them eligible to work in the UK. If you have a work visa to work in the UK, we will require copies of the relevant documents.

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