Activity Leader - LONDON and MANCHESTER

If you are an enthusiastic person with lot of common sense and great communication skills, be a part of our LiA team this summer! Language in Action, part of Malvern International, are seeking enthusiastic, energetic and sociable Activity Leaders and Senior Activity Leaders for their Junior Summer School programme in London and Manchester. They will be at the forefront of delivering a successful activity programme, providing instruction, guidance and coaching to the students, whilst ensuring all activities are delivered in a proactive and engaged manner for a fun, safe, and tolerant environment., At Language in Action, we provide students with the English skills and speaking confidence they need to get the most out of their experience in London or Manchester and well beyond.

Our Activity Leaders are responsible for helping to organise and run the LiA programme. They are responsible for making sure all students (usually aged 14-18) are safe, happy and participating in all activities.

The main role of an Activity Leader is to engage with the students and, in turn, make sure that the students engage with all aspects of the programme: classes, activities, excursions and life at the centre. This means communicating, interacting, and generally being alongside the students and making sure they are happy, involved and having fun. They are responsible for the welfare and safeguarding of all students in the centre and during excursions, and in any other activity if necessary.

Main Duties

Activities

• Familiarise yourself with the campus of the centre you are assigned to, and also the nearest town or local area.



• Liaise with the team of LIA staff at the centre and develop a friendly and co-operative atmosphere. Engage with students and Group Leaders in a friendly but professional manner.



• Read, understand and be prepared to action LIA policies to the Activity Leader role and to the student welfare, particularly to Safeguarding Policy. Cooperate with group leaders on activities and excursions with the Activity Manager supervision.



• Ensure you know the Safety procedures and potential risks involved on each excursion.



• Supervise, lead and participate in daytime and/or evening activities.



• Supervise during breaks and mealtimes if and when required.



• Assist with Fire drills in both campus and school.



• Assist with room checks, student arrivals, conduct a tour of the campus, and help with student arrival/departures as required by the Activity Manager and Welfare Officer.



• Assist with meal and curfew duties if and when instructed by the Welfare Officer. This will sometimes involve late night work.



• Assist the centre office staff with any administrative tasks as they see fit.



• Be responsible for the students' security on-site and off-site. Organize and participate in daytime activities and excursions, such as walking tours, museum visits, sports afternoons and coach/train excursions according to Activity Manager guidelines.



• Ensure you have all the necessary information to lead excursions and give informative and engaging talks at appropriate points whilst on excursions.



• Take regular attendance checks, count all students on and off coaches, at the meeting points, in and out of attractions, and report any problems immediately to the Activity Manager/Welfare Officer.



• Sufficiently prepare and research excursions and activities, using provided information packs and according to line manager guidelines, in order to deliver the most informative and organized product to students and group leaders.



• Help to prepare and update the LIA notice boards and signs around the centre to ensure students and leaders are kept informed and that LIA is a visible presence on the campus.



• Summer centres are very busy places and there may be duties to perform in addition to those detailed above. Flexibility and common sense are fundamental attributes for this position.


Safeguarding and General duties and responsibilities

• Represent the company professionally at a local level. Act in a professional and appropriate manner with all of LiA/Malvern International's agents, clients, students, host campus staff and LiA staff; not to engage in any activity which may bring LiA/Malvern International or the host campus into disrepute.



• Wear the Language in Action uniform.



• Attend a training day, or days, prior to the start of the course, and thereafter to attend any staff meetings deemed necessary by the on-site management team.



• Act in a professional and appropriate manner with all of LiA/Malvern International's agents, clients, students, host campus staff, and LiA staff; furthermore, not to engage in any activity which may bring LIA/Malvern International or the designated host campus into disrepute.



• Read, be fully conversant with, and act in accordance with the staff handbook, company policies, relevant Child Protection documents and all risk assessments prior to the start of the period of employment (documents supplied prior to the start of employment). Remaining vigilant in all matters of student welfare and reporting issues or concerns to an appropriate member of staff.



• Act always in accordance with the company policies outlined in the staff handbook and with the safeguarding policy to ensure the safety and well-being of all the students under the age of 18. Maintaining an approachable, but professional and appropriate attitude towards all students, group leaders and staff.



• Ensure that the company's Health and Safety guidelines are followed, both on campus and when students are on off-site excursions.



• Ensure that students adhere to the code of conduct laid down by the company and report any incidents of misbehaviour to the appropriate member of staff.



• Be involved in any activity necessary for the smooth running of the centre and to improve students' experience.



• Take part in LiA social activities and events.



• Liaise with GLs to ensure all students are at the meeting points, and report to line manager if they can't participate in any activities.



• Supervise students on all activities (both on campus and excursions) and during meals. Patrol corridors to ensure all students respect the curfew.



• Report any safeguarding issue to line manager.



• Ensure students are supervised before leaving any activities.



• Work in accordance with safeguarding policy and apply it to all activities., Language in Action operates a strict safer recruitment according to our safer recruitment policy and all staff will have checks made on their suitability to work with children.

All applicants will be required to supply an up-to-date CV and the contact details of 2 suitable references (including former employers) which will be checked prior to employment. The referees will be asked specifically about your suitability to work with children.
All employees will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check unless they provide details of their DBS Update Service subscription. Appropriate local police checks will be required from applicants living overseas. If applicants lived for more than 3 months in different countries within the previous 5 years, they will be required to provide a police check from each different Police country Department.
All employees will be expected to provide proof of identity and all relevant qualifications (Originals only) photocopies will be taken for our records. All employees will be required to sign a Children Act declaration to state that they are not barred from working with minors.

Statutory Requirements

• Undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent


• Eligibility to work in UK (the applicant must either have a UK Passport/Work Permit/Work VISA)


Essential:

· Very good level of spoken and written English (CEFR B2 minimum)

· Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

· Excellent communicators

· Can do approach to work

· Ability to work under pressure and in a stressful environment

· Energetic, sociable and enthusiastic

· Flexibility

Desirable:

· Any sports/arts/dance/animation experience

· Safeguarding/First Aid certificates

· Summer school experience or in similar environment

· Experience working with young people

This is a contracted full-time position. Working hours will vary from centre to centre according to student numbers, frequency of intakes and staffing structures but a typical working week will be 48 hours. Weekend/late evening work is usually required, according to working shifts., Weekly gross salary: £413 - £549 (based on the legal minimum wage legislation)

Holidays: paid and accrued in accordance with UK laws and regulations

Free meals on working days

Accommodation: Where full board accommodation including single room, breakfast, lunch, and dinner is provided, an offset fee of £69,93 per week will be deducted from the salary., Language in Action offers a challenging, fun, and flexible environment in which to work. We work hard to ensure that staff return year after year by offering a competitive salary and taking care to encourage and facilitate professional development.

Language in Action is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students aged under 18 and expects all stakeholders and members of staff to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £413.00-£549.00 per week

Benefits:

• Canteen


• Casual dress


• Discounted or free food