Summer School Activity Leader

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

Job summary

A residential summer school in the UK is seeking Activity Leaders for Summer 2026. The role involves leading various activities and excursions while supervising students, providing pastoral care, and assisting with IT support. Candidates should be at least 18 years old, have First Aid training, and experience working with children. Fluency in English and effective communication skills are essential. The position is residential with competitive pay and various benefits including accommodation and training opportunities.

Benefits

Accommodation

Free parking on site

Fully paid DBS check

Advanced safeguarding training

First aid training

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have First Aid training.
• Experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead sports and free-time activities for students.
• Supervise students during excursions to ensure a safe experience.
• Provide pastoral care to students in a nurturing environment.
• Manage students in boarding houses and enforce house rules.
• Assist with school IT systems onboarding and troubleshooting.

Skills

Fluent English language skills (native or CEFR C2)

Effective communication

Flexibility

Sense of humour

Advanced IT skills

Advanced photography skills

Education

Minimum age of 18 years

First Aid training

Job description

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Activity Leaders to lead activities and excursions, and to supervise students in a residential setting.

The post holder will report to the Activity Manager, and will have no direct reports.

The following vacancies are available for Summer 2026:

Westonbirt School

Dates: 05/07/26 – 02/08/26

Paid induction dates: 02/07/26 – 04/07/26 (2.5 days)

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

The weekly working hours are 48.

Duties will be assigned on the weekly rota for six out of seven days a week.

The weekly wage is £584 for 18-20-year-olds and £684 for 21 years+, plus a weekly £25 bonus for returning staff (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.

Activities: To lead sports and other free time activities aligned with the post holder’s interest and experience in an inclusive way, ensuring that opportunities for improving English language skills and cultural integration between foreign students and UK hosts are maximised throughout.

Excursions: To lead and supervise a group of students during half-day and all-day excursions, keeping to timings and itineraries, ensuring that students are provided with a culturally enriching experience.

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.

House parent: To look after students in the boarding houses, ensuring that they keep the house rules including curfew and wake-up times, providing on-call supervision during the night.

IT: To assist with the onboarding of students and staff on the School’s IT systems and to help troubleshoot issues, with the help of the School’s IT Team.

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

Experience:

• Experience working with children
• Experience working in a summer school setting
• Experience providing pastoral care
• Experience leading sports, games or creative activities

Skills:

• Fluent English language skills (native or CEFR C2)
• Effective communication
• Flexibility
• Sense of humour
• Advanced IT skills (for IT specialism only)
• Advanced photography skills (for social media specialism only)

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