Activity Leader

Haileybury; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international summer school in the UK is seeking a Summer School Activity Leader to deliver a high-quality program for international students aged 11-16. The role involves leading activities in sports and arts, working closely with school staff, and ensuring the administration of activities is completed to a high standard. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work intensively in a vibrant environment. Accommodation and meals are provided during employment.

Benefits

Accommodation

Meals

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading youth activities.
• Ability to work flexibly and intensively.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an engaging and high-quality activity programme.
• Liaise with school staff and external suppliers.
• Support the Activity Manager in designing activities.

Skills

Football

Hockey

Tennis

Basketball

Art

Job description

Summer School Activity Leader (Residential)

Fixed-term: 1 July 2026 to 1 August 2026 inclusive

Benefits: Accommodation and meals

Closing date: Midday on Monday 12 January 2026

Haileybury International Summer School is an established, successful English language school which will offer Spring and Summer courses in 2026. The programme has an academic focus and it is aimed at international students aged 11-16 with varying levels of English. The different courses include an impressive range of activities and exciting excursions and study tours.

As a member of the Activity Team, you will be required to deliver an innovative and high-quality activity programme. You will liaise with school staff and external suppliers and support the Activity Manager and Assistant Activity Manager with the design and delivery of an engaging, creative activity and excursion programme.

We are looking for a variety of Activity Leaders within Football, Hockey, Tennis, Basketball, General and Art.

You will take part in a professional development programme and ensure all activity administration is completed to a high standard. All learners will use an activity journal to maximise learning opportunities.

The nature of a 24‑hour a day, 7 days per week Summer School requires staff to work flexibly. The work is intense, days are long and whether on or off duty, staff are expected to put the needs of the students and the reputation of the school first. However, it is extremely rewarding and enables staff to develop their knowledge and skills in a vibrant, energetic workplace.

Please see the candidate brief for further information.

How to apply

To apply for the above position, please complete the application form in full, with reference to the candidate brief and return it to [e-mail] by Midday on Monday 12 January 2026.

Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history.

The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience. Appointments will be made on merit.

Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.