Summer Activity Leader

EF Education First Gruppe; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational organization is seeking Activity Leaders for their Summer School in Torquay for summer 2026. This role involves organizing and leading various activities and events for international students, fostering an exciting and safe atmosphere. Ideal candidates will possess a positive personality, leadership skills, and a cultural appreciation. A commitment from June to August is required, with opportunities for personal growth and development in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Access to language learning programs

Career enhancement opportunities

Employee assistance program

External trainings on safeguarding and first aid

Qualifications

• Energetic and outgoing personality with a passion for working with international students.
• Confident in leading groups and managing challenges.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities and events for international students.
• Create a lively atmosphere while ensuring student safety.
• Liaise with management to improve future activities.

Skills

Motivated and energetic

Leadership and management skills

Organizational skills

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

EF TorquaySummer School is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing individuals to join our Activities & Events Team asActivity Leadersfor summer 2026.

In this role, you will organize and lead activities, events and excursions, creating an unforgettable experience for international students. Every day is different, from city trips to themed parties and interactive games. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fun and multicultural environment.

• Full-time
• 6 days a week
• Fixed-term contract between June – August 2026(minimum two-week commitment

If you're energetic, responsible and love working with people from around the world, we encourage you toapply!

EF Education First we believe the world is better when people strive to understand one another. With 600+ schools and offices in 50 countries, we offer immersive programs in language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics, turning dreams into global opportunities. Join us in our shared mission of opening the world through education.

Responsibilities

• Leads groups of international students on a variety of activities, events, ceremonies and day trips
• Creates a lively atmosphere throughout the site and during excursions, all while delivering excellent customer service
• Takes responsibility for health, safety and well-being of all students, including completing and adhering to risk assessments and emergency situations in line with EF policy and procedures
• Liaises with co-leaders and the Activities and Events Manager to discuss how to improve future activities, events, ceremonies and day trips
• Ensures the EF behaviour code is always followed by all students and informs the management immediately if there are any issues or problems

Requirements

• Highly motivated, energetic and positive with a sociable and outgoing personality
• Confident in leading and managing groups of students
• Highly organised and thorough, able to use initiative and work unsupervised
• Ability to handle difficult situations with ease and remain calm under pressure
• Appreciation of cultural differences and sensitive to the needs of international students
• A flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essential
• Is a trained First Aider (preferable but not essential)
• Experience with 13-17 year olds (preferable but not essential)
• All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
• Right to work in the UK on commencement of employment

Why you will love working with EF

• Work in a truly international environment
• Boost your CV this summer with a world renowned organisation
• Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
• Access to EF Hello language learning
• Employee assistance program
• External trainings on safeguarding, mental health and first aid

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EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

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