Activity Leader

House Study Holidays Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A summer education provider is looking for a Summer School Activity Leader for summer 2026 in Canterbury. This role involves leading activities for young, international students, and requires confidence, enthusiasm, and a good level of spoken and written English. Full-board accommodation is available, and candidates will gain valuable experience in a multicultural environment. The position is full-time, lasting between 4-8 weeks, with a weekly pay of £610.08 plus holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Full-board accommodation

Professional development opportunities

Potential discount on CELTA training

Qualifications

• Must be able to work full-time (48 hours per week over 6-days).
• Must have an interest in supporting young people.
• Must have a good level of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead varied activities for groups of young people.
• Support the well-being of young people in a multicultural environment.
• Participate in training and appraisals for professional development.

Skills

Confidence and enthusiasm

Ability to lead activities

Good communicator

Job description

Overview

Looking for work that’s fun and exciting over the summer holidays? A little different to the norm?

Come and join us as an Summer School Activity Leader in summer 2026.

Working as a Summer School Activity Leader allows you to earn more than just money. You’ll gain the transferable skills that future employers are also looking for. You’ll make life-long friends, enjoy meeting new people and experiencing new challenges. We can even support you with full-board accommodation in many of our schools.

What does it involve?

At Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome over 6,000 young, international students from around the world each summer. Our mission is to help students improve their English through engaging classroom lessons and a lively program of activities and excursions.

That’s where you come in!

Locations: Bournemouth, Canterbury, Cambridge, Central London, Uxbridge, Northampton, Oakham (notable for the Michael Owen Red Stars football school) plus new for 2026 - York! We can provide full-board accommodation for a nominal weekly deduction – see below. This allows you to try a new location over summer! (not available in Canterbury or Central London)

Contracts: You can select a contract lasting 4-8 weeks, from 19th June to 10th August (25th August in Central London), dates vary depending on your school. You need to be available for at least 3 weeks in July, as this is our busiest period.

What’s in it for you as an Activity Leader?

• Full-board accommodation can be provided in all locations (excluding central London) for a nominal salary weekly deduction (as set by the government)
• A great opportunity if you are pursuing a career working with young people, in education, sports or drama, with appraisals and training, ideal for your continuous professional development.
• It\'s great fun! Some of our specialist courses are dedicated to football, STEM and business. Even better for your CPD if you have an interest, or are studying these subjects. However, everyone is welcome, especially if you have experience of working with young people.
• You are welcomed and supported with a full induction and training on your first day and throughout your contract.
• Earn while gaining experience in supporting young people in a multi-cultural environment.
• Lots of our Activity Leaders return in the following summers, which gives them the option to progress to more senior roles
• You must already have the right to work in the UK

Incentive: Employees may receive a £500 discount on CELTA training course provided by Stafford House, post qualifying contract. (T&Cs apply – contact us for more information)

Pay: £610.08 per week + holiday entitlement

Note: There is an offset salary deduction for optional full-board accommodation of £77.70 per week if you wish to stay with us. This amount is set by the government.

Please read the full duties on our Job Description + see our FAQs information sheet below

What you’ll need to be an Activity Leader:

• You must be able to work full-time (48 hours per week over 6-days)
• Lots of confidence, energy and enthusiasm. You don’t need to have specific qualification, be an expert in a particular activity or be a good sportsperson, but you must have an interest and the ability to lead the varied activities for groups of young people.
• You must be professional, friendly and have some experience, or a good understanding how to support the well-being of young people.
• Be flexible, adaptable, and able to think on your feet
• Be a great communicator with a good level of spoken and written English
• We take safeguarding very seriously. If successful we will conduct full pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, in line with our safer recruitment policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
• You must already have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor you

We will begin shortlist calls from week commencing 5th January 2026

More information:

WHO ARE WE? Stafford House has over 70 years’ experience in providing international students with great English language study experiences in the UK. Our mission is to educate, inspire and help our students enjoy our locations, empowering them with confidence to realise their personal potential. Stafford House comprises 2 brands, Stafford House International and Stafford House Study Holidays. We offer 7 fantastic study locations within the UK with a wide range of courses to choose from including English Language and activities, creative Art & Design, sports, and academic preparation courses. Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING: CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form prior to interview and be subject to online checks which may include social media checks in addition to an enhanced DBS check (DBS process paid for by CATS Global Schools), references and if applicable, an overseas police check.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.

AND FINALLY What are you waiting for? We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck!