Hall Manager Fixed Term Summer Contract

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. 

• Prioritize the safety of students above all else implementing our Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies working closely with the Camp Manager  

• Support with the caring of sick students and arranging appropriate medical responses 

• Manage and assist with the student presencecheck registers of attendance  

• Support the camp management team liaising with internal (Customer Services team and Sales) and external stakeholders concerning matters of student welfare; responding to and resolving any questions comments or concerns 

• Help manage students effectively and respectfully following all Alpadia policies and rules to ensure they enjoy and contribute fully to all aspects of Alpadias programme in a spirit of respect towards other students and staff 

• Ensure any safeguarding concerns that come to your attention are dealt with sensitively and escalated appropriately 

• Support in the management of the Welfare Team (Welfare Officers & Night Supervisors) being their main point of initial contact for any issues that occur in your accommodation unit 

• Manage the allocation of students in accommodation responding to requests and complaints from internal and external stakeholders 

• Manage students behavior at all times with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate 

• Ensure rules in the residence are followed at all times and the accommodation is kept tidy 

• Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times directing and managing the wider team as appropriate 

• Assist in the checkin/checkout procedure supporting students in their orientation of the site and their room 

• Support your colleagues in their daily tasks to the benefit of the wider camp operation 

• Work with guest Group Leaders to ensure they understand schedules rules and other useful information so they can better support their students 

• Ensure damages are kept to a minimum and a culture of respect is created with the students towards the property we are occupying  

Qualifications :

Your profile:

Essential:

• Experience working in a summer school or similar environment 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Excellent team working skills 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• The ability to lead manage and motivate a team
• Being flexible and adaptable to change 
• High level of integrity 
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to students and admissions team
• Relate well to children and gain their trust and respect
• Capable or willing to train in the use of platforms for recording student information and safeguarding concerns 
• Understanding of the need to support students wellbeing  
• Understanding of the need to support and work with the admissions team

Desirable:

• A high degree of IT competency Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel) 
• Relevant professional qualification or other accreditation 
• Understanding of principals of child development and learning processes 
• Ability to selfevaluate learning needs and actively seek learning/development opportunities 
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience in the same or similar role
• Additional language proficiency
• Safeguarding and Welfare experience with under 18s 
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and legislation 

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
• Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression

Location of our course centre and dates of commitment: 

• Brighton: 26.06.25  10.08.25

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.