Assistant Activities Manager - Summer School

Working as a Summer SchoolAssistant Activities Manager is a great way to gain your first step into leadership.

Working as our Assistant Activities Manager, you'll be based in central London, just a 2-minute walk from Holborn station providing you with an easy commute. Alternatively we are able to provide full-board accommodation, if you prefer.

Who are we? Here at Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome over 6000 young students (aged 8-17) from all over the world, during the summer holidays. We to help them improve their English in the classroom but also provide a vibrant activities and excursion programme. We employee a team of Activity Leaders, lead by the Activities Manager. Your role is to provide the support to the Manager, in supporting the activity summer operation.

A little of what it involves: We’re looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Assistant Manager to support and help manage the delivery of our fun activities, events, and excursions programme over summer 2024. Activities range from sporting, drama, arts to quizzes, discos, fashion shows; the list goes on. Excursions involve leading groups to theme parks, city tours, historical sites etc and you are supported with the materials you need to make these activities/excursions exciting.

Contracts: You must be available from 7th July - 25th August

Is it for you?

• As the focus here is life in London, you'll need to be familiar with London and be comfortable supporting and leading activities and excursions in central London, in particular
• You will have some previous experience of running or supporting activity/leisure programmes or events. Ideally, you’ll have experience of working in a summer camp or school.
• You’ll be a great communicator and be ready for the next step into leadership
• You’ll be able to effectively support the Activities Manager your team of Activity Leaders, and students alike.
• We provide a full management training weekend and ongoing support throughout your contract
• Full-board + accommodation provided
• £629.20 per week plus holiday entitlement
• Working 55 hours over 6 days per week – as part of the management team, this is a fully immersive position

*You must already have the right to work in the UK. You must be available to attend our training weekend on 14th June and be available for the duration of the contract.

**For a full list of duties the Job Description is available via our website.

More information:

WHO ARE WE? Stafford House has over 70 years’ experience in providing international students with great English language study experiences in the UK. Our mission is to educate, inspire and help our students enjoy our locations, empowering them with confidence to realise their personal potential. Stafford House comprises 2 brands, Stafford House International and Stafford House Study Holidays.

We offer 7 fantastic study locations within the UK with a wide range of courses to choose from including English Language and activities, creative Art & Design, sports, and academic preparation courses.

Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING: 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.

OUR 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.

AND FINALLY

What are you waiting for? We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck!

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 weeks

Salary: £629.20 per week

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SHSH123
Expected start date: 07/07/2024