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London - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Join ALPADIAs team to make summer 2025 an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people who have the ability to engage and inspire young students and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves. 

Your role:

  • Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care
  • Prepare and lead afternoon and evening activities and/or Premium activities giving thought to staging to ensure all students enjoy each activity
  • Prepare and lead excursion sessions giving thought to cultural immersion and student safety
  • Review session plans and excursion material in advance of sessions along with corresponding risk assessments
  • Deliver the standard of quality that our students and stakeholders expect of Alpadia
  • Be friendly and approachable to develop positive relationships with students that help to enhance their overall experience
  • Manage students behaviour with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate
  • Prioritize the safety of students more than anything else following our Safeguarding and Health and Safety procedures
  • Supervise students free time actively and professionally. Ensure rules in the residence are always followed and the accommodation is kept tidy. Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times accompanying them as necessary
  • Assist in the checkin/checkout procedure
  • Supervise students at mealtimes
  • Ensure you complete all additional tasks as given by the Camp Manager

Qualifications :

Your profile:

Essential:

  • Able to lead motivate and encourage large groups of teenagers 
  • Excellent communicator 
  • Ability to work under pressure 
  • Excellent organisational and effective communication skills
  • A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
  • Being flexible and adaptable to change 
  • Display a positive can do attitude
  • Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to its success
  • Experience of working with junior students in education or care settings
  • National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) 3.3 m or similar

Desirable:

  • Experience working in holiday camps or similar organisations 
  • Keen interest in culture and sport (preferably with relevant qualifications such as  First Aid qualification
  • Experience of working with international students 
  • Previous experience of running an activity/leisure programme


Additional Information :

We offer you:

  • A developing and enriching summer experience
  • The chance to make long term connections and friends
  • Meaningful engagement with international students and the chance to give back
  • A sense of belonging with many returning staff members each year
  • Development of your social relationship and leadership skills
  • Join a booming community of Alpadia staff members who return each year.
  • Start or continue your professional development (CPD) in a supportive coaching environment
  • An industry competitive salary
  • Role training and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout
  • An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
  • Free entrance for all activities and excursions
  • Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression

Did you know that staff members who work in summer camps develop skills that enhance their career advancement in the future

Location of our course centre and dates of commitment: 

  • London Woldingham: 05.07.25  08.08.25 (shorter contracts are available)

Miscellaneous: 

  • Typically a 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 (and provide 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.

How to Apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter. Please note we have multiple roles available and this vacancy will remain open until all positions are filled. We recommend that you apply at your earliest convenience. Only applicants invited to an interview will receive a reply.

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.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Contract

Employment Type

Contract

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