Summer School Accommodation and Welfare Manager

Wishford Schools; Westonbirt; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A summer school provider in Westonbirt is seeking an experienced Accommodation & Welfare Manager to oversee the residential provision for students attending summer schools. The role requires leadership, pastoral care, and ensuring students' needs are met, both on-site and off-site. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, First Aid training, and safeguarding qualifications. This position involves a demanding schedule with long hours and on-call duties, providing accommodation and a competitive weekly wage.

Benefits

Accommodation

Free parking on site

Fully paid DBS check

Advanced safeguarding training

First aid training

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Completion of First Aid training is necessary.
• An advanced safeguarding qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students are assigned to rooms according to preferences.
• Provide a nurturing environment and supervise students.
• Monitor the pastoral care and arrange medical support as needed.
• Act as a senior member of staff and participate in management.
• Undertake any relevant duties associated with the summer school.

Skills

Fluent English language skills

Education

18 years+

First Aid training

Advanced safeguarding qualification

Job description

Summer School Accommodation & Welfare Manager

Westonbirt School, Tetbury

OVERVIEW

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Accommodation and Welfare Managers to look after our residential provision for students attending summer schools.

The post holder will report to the Centre Manager, and will line manage all House Parents.

The following vacancies are available for summer 2026:

Westonbirt School

Dates: 05/07/26 – 02/08/26

Paid induction dates: 01/07/26 – 04/07/26

This role is residential.

NB: Induction period is paid at £11.77 (18-20 years old) or £14.69 (21+ years old) per hour (including holiday pay).

HOURS, SALARY & BENEFITS

This is a demanding job with long days and on-call times, and with up to 60 hours of work a week.

Post holders will work on six out of seven days a week.

The weekly wage is £1,000 (including holiday pay).

Benefits include:

• Accommodation
• Free parking on site
• Fully paid DBS check
• Advanced safeguarding training
• First aid training

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The post holder will undertake a selection of the below responsibilities, according to the weekly rota.

Accommodation: To ensure that students are assigned into rooms according to their preferences as well as the Schools’ policy, and that the accommodation provision meets all standards as required.

Pastoral care: To provide a nurturing environment to all students, showing awareness of their needs as short-term study abroad pupils, taking part in supervision duties both on-site and off-site and acting appropriately on emerging needs.

Welfare: To monitor the pastoral care provided to students and to arrange additional welfare and medical students as necessary.

Centre management: To act as a senior member of centre staff, being present and participating in staff and student management, pastoral care and any other issues as needed, and deputising for the Centre Manager as required.

Other duties: To undertake any other relevant duties pertaining to the summer school provision, as reasonably requested.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

• 18 years+
• First Aid training
• Advanced safeguarding qualification

Experience:

• Experience working with children
• Experience providing pastoral care
• Experience in a leadership position
• Experience working in a boarding school setting

Skills:

• Fluent English language skills (native or CEFR C2)

To apply, please read the full candidate pack, and apply using our online application form.