Job Title: Student Activity Leader
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Officer – Groups & Young Learners
Contract Hours: Zero Hour Contract
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Purpose of the Post
An Activity Leader is required to give a warm Welsh welcome, friendly face and create memories for our students. Outside of the classroom we provide activities and experiences for students to engage with one another, give opportunities to improve and develop their English, build friendships whilst visiting new places in a safe environment.
We currently host half-day social activities during the week and a full- day monthly Saturday excursion. We are looking to increase the schedule which we offer to the students, so would like the postholder to be involved in this development. Throughout the year we welcome groups of young people, when we create a bespoke itinerary based on the length of stay and expressed requirements. Also, during the summer period we have a Young Adults Programme, which offers daily activities and excursions, which is delivered by the Activity Leader.
The Activity Leader needs to be confident communicating with learners of English, friendly, flexible and adapts to the needs of the business. Prepared to work during the day, evening and weekend as required.
Key Responsibilities But Are Not Limited To
- Leading organised local and regional activities and excursions to places of interest e.g. Bath, St Fagans, Caerphilly Castle, Bowling, Table Tennis or Golf
- Provide walking tours and share local information and facts for the day trip destinations
- Lead groups on public transport or pre-arranged private transfers
- Engage with external providers and attractions
- Responsible for the safety, well-being and safeguarding of students throughout the course of the activity or excursion
- Communicate clearly and with sensitivity for the needs of students for whom English is not the first language
- Communicate with the relevant personnel regarding any issues or incidents from an activity or excursion, via emergency number when out of hours
- Completing any relevant paperwork, session plans and risk assessments
- Being responsible for administering First Aid as required
- Be prepared to follow procedure in the event of a minor or major incident
- Supervising under 18s during breaks and lunchtimes when students are out of class
- Providing welfare support for students report any safeguarding concerns
- Help to deal with student enquiries, requests and grievances
- Welcome new groups of students at the point of arrival and help them meet their homestay provider, assisting them to their coach or get a taxi to where they are living
Professional Development
- The post holder will be responsible for their professional development through on-going training as provided by the company.
- The post holder will have to complete Prevent training, Safeguarding L1 training and First Aid as a requirement of the position.
Other information applicable to post holder
- General
- The post holder may be required to carry out other duties and responsibilities
- This job description may be subject to change and, if so, this will take place in consultation with the post holder
- Data Protection & Confidentiality
- The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information of students, staff and business following the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 and subsequent amendments. All employees must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding students or staff
- Equal opportunities
- All employees must fully understand and practice the Academy’s Equality & Diversity policy, being particularly aware of religious, cultural and linguistic differences of students and employees
- The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with regard to the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy, as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Health & Safety at Work Act
- Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), and subsequent amendments, to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for students, visitors and employees
- Activity Leaders must ensure that the Safeguarding legislations are always upheld.
- Conduct and Performance
- The post holder is required to exercise professional judgement, skill and care to the best of their ability
- The post holder is required to conduct themselves to uphold the reputation of Celtic English Academy
- The post holder is expected to strive to achieve a motivational environment for staff and students
- The post holder is required to make a positive contribution to the commercial management of the academy
- Applicable to all staff at Celtic English Academy
- All employees are expected to treat everyone associated with Celtic with courtesy and respect
- All employees must maintain the professional image of the academy with regards to punctuality, dress and teaching standards
- All employees must deal with student concerns promptly and effectively, communicating needs to others as necessary
The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements
- Friendly, outgoing and open
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and time-keeping skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and act as a leader
- Self-motivated, reliable and able to use initiative
- Adaptable to change with effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
The Following Skills And/or Qualifications Are Desirable
- Previous activity/group leader experience
- Sports, arts, music, drama or other recreational skills
- Experience or strong interest in working with international students
- Experience or strong interest in working with children or teenagers
- First Aid qualified or any similar relevant qualifications
- A standard B1 Driving Licence. Anything higher (e.g D1) is a plus.
Why work for us?
We first opened as Celtic School in 2004 and have been welcoming students from all over the world
since then. At Celtic English Academy, we value everyone within our organisation. Our staff turnover
rate is low and some of our staff have been with us since day one. Our staff often want to stay with us
to grow and develop their careers.
Working for Celtic is more than just an EFL job, it is a great opportunity to have a career in a vibrant,
dynamic and ever-growing global industry.
Celtic cares about its staff, students and sustainability. We were the first English language teaching
centre to become a Real Living Wage employer in the UK. We are the first and only private
organisation recipient of the Gold Level Fairplay Employer Award with Chwarae Teg and we have a
Green Growth Pledge.
- We are a Real Living Wage Employer
- We are a Gold Award Standard Fairplay Employer
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible employment arrangements whenever possible
- Training & CPD opportunities for teaching and support staff
