Summer School Team Activity Leader

We’re looking for motivated, enthusiastic people with a natural flair for engaging with young learners. If you’re creative, progressive, and passionate about inspiring and entertaining children (14-18y) while making learning fun, these exciting roles at our Language in Action Summer School are perfect for you!

Positions available in both London and Manchester:

Campus Activity Leader (Residential and Non-residential available)

Different roles are available, see our website for more.

Is Training Provided?

Yes, we offer a comprehensive training programme prior to the summer through a mix of our online training portal and online video calls. We will talk you through every aspect of the summer, and you'll get to work closely with the Programme Managers and the management teams from our other centres, so that when your start your new role, you know exactly what to do.

Person Specification

These roles require outgoing, enthusiastic, and confident people who can communicate with large groups of students with ease. An ideal candidate can lead by example, participate in tasks with maximum effort, and is able to collaborate with colleagues to deliver exciting, fun, and engaging experiences for the students. Team members are able to show initiative and common sense and can demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing situations with ease.

Skills and Abilities

Essentials:

• Ability to engage with large groups of people in an entertaining and interactive way.
• High level of spoken and written English.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Adaptability in working hours.
• Eligibility to work in the UK from the start date

Desirable:

• Participation in the Enhanced DBS Update Service (UK citizens preferably).
• Safeguarding training / certification.
• First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of the local area (London or Manchester).
• Experience as part of a team, group, or society.
• Experience working with external groups / clients.
• Experience completing administrative duties.
• Experience in public speaking, performance, or engagement.
• Experience participating in sports, games, arts, dance, or group activities.
• Experience working with children aged 12-18 years.

Accommodation

Where a fully residential position is offered, employees will be provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a standard single room for each night they are due to work the following day.

*For more details see the full job description for each role on our website.

Pay and Conditions

• Activity Leader roles start from £550 /wk+ holiday pay

How to apply

To apply for this position, please complete the application form on our website.

Safer Recruitment Policy

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

Language in Action operates a strict Safer Recruitment policy requiring all staff to undergo checks of their suitability to work with children prior to confirmation of employment. For more information, see details on the full job description.