Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable activity staff who are committed to providing a quality programme and who will always have the students' best interests in mind. Activity Organisers report to the Director of English Language Courses for contractual matters and to the Activity Director on each site for specific day-to-day duties.

Activity staff profile

Preferably qualified as a teacher and/or sports instructor in one or more disciplines. Minimum requirement: with work experience of a similar nature or currently following a course of study at tertiary level with experience/special ability in the following areas: sports; drama; arts and crafts; knowledge of local area/culture. Candidates who hold a current first aid certificate, lifeguard qualification or driving licence (for minibus driving) are desirable.

Duties

1. Attendance at briefing session the day before contract commences.
2. Under the direction of the on-site Activity Director to work a 6-day week in flexible shifts, the majority of which take place in the afternoons and evenings. Please note that activity organisers have one day off per week, which is unlikely to be at weekends.
3. Excursions: to assist with planning of and implementation of set excursions. During the excursion to act as a guide, keep all monies and receipts, and take care of the students at all times. You will need to motivate the students and lead by example!
4. To prepare for and implement a range of on and off-site activities on the programme. You will need to participate actively and encourage involvement. Preparing for activities may involve buying materials for which you will be reimbursed against receipts, confirming bookings/times of activities, poster-making, liaising with and securing the co-operation of teaching staff.
5. Attending regular (in some cases daily) staff meetings.
6. Helping with office duties and administration where required.

Rates of pay

Activity staff are graded according to the following criteria:
Grade I: For under 20 year olds with no nationally recognised sports qualifications.
Grade II: For over 20 year olds with no nationally recognised qualifications or 18/19 year olds with a nationally recognised sports qualification.
Grade III: For over 20 year olds who have a nationally recognised sports qualification or teacher qualified.

Weekly rates of pay including holiday pay

Banbury Road Campus - students age 15-17
Grade 1: £258.46
Grade 2: £290.77
Grade 3: £312.33
plus meals when on duty

Supplements:

• Additional sessions are paid at £24.25 half day or evening
• Induction and setting up at the Summer Rye Campus: £48.50 per day