AddressABOUT CSVPA
Our College provides a unique and highly personalised method of learning, creating an environment in which to nurture, educate and encourage creative individuals. Our class sizes are small, and this allows an approach that embraces the art school tradition to learning. As we move onto our next phase of our strategic plan, we have had a number of high-profile PR actioners join us to support us in defining our future development.
Over the last 30 years our portfolio has diversified across subject areas and levels from masters to foundation. We are OFS registered and have established links with leading institutions, including University of the Arts London Awarding Body and Trinity College London. We have a unique relationship with Hearst Magazine, publishers of ELLE, ELLE Decoration, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire and Cosmopolitan who support scholarships, internships and.
We are looking for highly motivated creative practitioners/lecturers with their own industry/creative relationships who understand the needs future of the creative industries and are excited to work with our students to develop their understanding of areas of creative practice.
Activity Leader (AL) (Residential or non-residential)
Under the guidance of the Activities Manager, and utilising the outlined social program provided by Head Office, plan, organise and implement a high-quality programme of activities and excursions, leading by example.
Motivate and encourage students to take an active part in the programme.
Supervise and look after the safety and welfare of students.
Department: Programmes
Reports to: Activities Manager
Contract: Temporary, fixed term
Hours: 48 hours over 6 days per week
Salary Basic rate of £549.12 per week plus holiday entitlement
There is a salary deduction of £69.93 per week if you would like us to provide your accommodation. (In line government accommodation offset rates)
YOUR PROFILE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To have read and understood the staff handbook and be fully conversant with our policies for the welfare and protection of children. At all times when on duty, staff are responsible for the care, welfare and safety of students whilst ensuring they are following school rules.
2. To participate in the staff induction day (paid as part of normal weekly hours).
3. To prepare for activity sessions thoroughly. Preparation time can be considerable if you are to ensure the success of the timetabled session. This involves:
Comprehensive planning and promoting of the activity, ensuring that students sign up in advance.
Considering all potential hazards concerning Health & Safety according to guidelines laid down and making necessary provisions to avoid accidents.
Knowing necessary instructions/directions before session start time.
Having all equipment and decorations, if appropriate, set up before students arrive
Packing away all equipment and materials and tidying the activity space.
4. To actively encourage the involvement of students in activities and events, leading by example.
5. When running an activity, to supervise other staff and encourage them to take a full and active part.
6. To ensure that listed students are present at social programme sessions and to maintain accurate registers of their attendance.
7. To look after the materials/equipment and ensure they are returned at the end of each activity.
8. To escort groups on excursions and ensure the safety and welfare of the students, as well as providing them with information to help them get the maximum benefit from their visit.
9. To provide feedback on the programme to the Activities Manager.
10. To undertake local travel and research.
11. If holding a specialist qualification that is eligible for an increment, to undertake duties pertaining to this.
12. To supervise student behaviour both on and off campus.
13. To carry out mealtime and free-time supervision and, if residential, lights-out duties. Other residential duties include morning wakeups, room checks and generally caring for the welfare of our younger students.
14. To ensure that all Stafford House Health & Safety policies are implemented and monitored.
15. To assist with airport transfers and student arrivals and departures.
16. To assist with centre administration as directed.
17. To assist in closing the centre and returning equipment.
18. Additional duties as required.
ABOUT YOU
Essential
Level of spoken and written English equivalent to CEF level C1/CAE/IELTS 7.0
Interested in, and able to organise activities such as drama, arts & crafts, talent shows etc.
Able to adapt quickly to change and be flexible
Effective communicator
Flexible and a team player
Able to motivate and encourage large groups of children and teenagers
Able to address large groups of young people
Be 18 years of age or over
Enthusiastic
Willing to carry out manual duties
Able to sustain long periods of physical activity (while we are able to make reasonable adjustments, this is a physically active role, and as such is a requirement of the job)
Actively enjoy spending time with children/teenagers
Desirable
Qualifications in related subjects (e.g. arts, drama, sports, etc)*
Coaching/arts teaching qualification*
Current First Aid certificate**
Current RLSS lifesavers qualification**
Previous summer school experience
Experience of working with children and/or teenagers
Competent sports/games person with knowledge of the rules and organisation of one or more sports
- Please consult with us on acceptable qualifications
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS
CGS is a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK. We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK universities.
We operate a number of different educational brands: CATS Colleges in Cambridge, Worthgate School, Canterbury and Guildhouse School, London; CATS Academy in Boston; CATS China; Bournemouth Collegiate School, Bosworth Independent College and St Michaels School, Llanelli; Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) and Stafford House English language schools and Study Holidays. We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and learning.
AND FINALLY
CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form prior to interview and be subject to online checks which may include social media checks in addition to an enhanced DBS check (DBS process paid for by CATS Global Schools), references and if applicable, an overseas police check.
ABOUT CATS COLLEGES
In the context of international education, the name CATS is known and loved by generations of learners and is synonymous with excellence. Originally, CATS was an acronym for Cambridge Arts, Technology and Science, representing the focus of the founding colleges based in the city. However, today, CATS Colleges, is much broader, it brings together a number of schools in four countries (UK, US, Canada and China). Its portfolio includes independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer schools all with the common purpose of inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
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