Job details

Position:

Activity leader

Work hours:

Full-time

Student type:

6-10 years , 11-14 years , 15-18 years

Group size:

N/A

Contract term:

Seasonal

Contract type:

Work as employee

Institution type:

Language school

School authority:

Private

Position: Non-Residential Activity Leader
Reporting to: Centre Manager
Team Management: None
Last review of job description: February 2020
Suitable for remote working? No
Suitable for Core Hours? No
Contract type: Fixed term end of June to August
Location: Brighton
The nature of the role will require the candidate to work unsociable hours at our BSC Brighton school (weekends/evenings/bank holidays); they will work 6 days, and an average of 48 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Activities 

Work with activities staff to design, organise and implement activity programme
Promote activities by preparing posters / noticeboards
Prepare and collect student sign-up sheets
Participate in all activities enthusiastically
Encourage all students to participate fully in the activity programme
Attend and participate in activity staff meetings 
Excursions 

Accompany and fully supervise students on excursions
Be familiar with excursion destination and itinerary
Ensure students have relevant excursion pack
Ensure safety of students at all times
Ensure students arrive punctually at collection points
Attend and participate in pre-excursion briefings 
Pastoral 

Perform all duties punctually and professionally
Be aware of your duties as per the weekly timetable
Actively supervise lunchtimes
Be a role model for the students 
Safeguarding 

To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for and come into contact with
To adhere to the BSC Yong Learners safeguarding policy 
Other 

In addition to the above, all members of staff are required to: 
Work positively as part of a team
Demonstrate a positive attitude
Attend and participate in whole staff meetings
Act according to accepted professional standards at all times
Act in the welfare of the students at all times
Comply with centre and BSC rules and regulations
 ALs are required to attend a pre-course training day to meet staff from their own and other centres and to be briefed fully on all aspects of working at a BSC summer school.

Hove, UK

Who we are looking for

1. Language proficiency
   

   Proficient speakers

2. Experience
   

   0 years (beginners, too)

   (Experience of working with children / teenagers.)

3. Qualification
   

   BA in any subject

4. Based in Brighton
5. Ability to thrive in a residential setting
6. Ability to work well in a team
7. Excellent communication skills
8. Flexibility, a willingness to work hard, and a sense of humour 
9. Experience of working in a summer school setting - desirable
10. Proven ability to organise group activities in areas including sports, art, music and drama - desirable
11. Experience of working with non-native speakers - desirable
12. Recognised qualifications in sports coaching, lifeguarding, dance instruction etc. - desirable
13. Current valid First Aid certificate - desirable
14. Child protection training  - desirable

What we offer

1. Competitive salary depending on qualifications, experience and centre size. Pay scale available on request.
2. All candidates must live within a commutable distance to our Brighton school.
3. This post is offered on a residential basis. Working hours may be unsociable due to evening activities, night duty and the times of student arrivals and departures.
4. BSC adopts a smart, casual dress policy. All members of staff are provided with one BSC t-shirt and one hoodie. BSC uniform is compulsory on excursion days, arrival/ departure days, and special events. BSC lanyards are to be worn at all times.
5. There is at least one full day off per week.
6. All references will be followed up and all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
7. Reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason that they should not be employed in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.
8. Appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) or police check is required prior to confirmation of appointment.
9. Proof of identity and qualifications will be required. Only those with the right to work in the UK are eligible for any BSC position.