Job descriptions

How to apply

We are always happy to hear from enthusiastic and talented individuals who have experience in the international education sector, whether in a managing role, as a teacher or an activity leader or a position that involves student supervision and care.

Job descriptions for roles at our Residential summer centres and Vacation Extra centres are listed below.

To apply for any of the positions at a UK or USA Residential centre, visit the 'Apply now!' page and complete the relevant application form.

To apply for a position at a Vacation Extra centre, follow the application procedure in the job description.

UK Residential Centres — Centre Manager

Locations: Downside School, Bath; Cheltenham College, Cheltenham; Farringtons School, Chislehurst; South Bank University, London; Brighton Prep College, Brighton

Reports to: Programme Manager

Role description

The Centre Manager has overall responsibility for the smooth running of all aspects of the Kings Summer centre. The list of main duties below is not exhaustive, and the Centre Manager should see their role as possibly requiring direct involvement in any area of the centre’s operation. The Centre Manager works a 6-day week.

Duties and responsibilities

To guarantee the delivery of the programme as advertised, for which the students have enrolled
To ensure that all staff adhere to the Kings Summer safeguarding and child protection policy in the safeguarding and welfare of all students at the centre
To supervise the set-up of the centre in readiness for student intakes
To represent Kings in all dealings with the host school/ university during the duration of the centre, and to liaise with host school/ university staff regarding all matters concerning use of the premises (accommodation, catering, laundry, etc.)
To oversee the allocation of boarding accommodation to students, group leaders and staff
To complete accurate meal and occupancy records to be submitted to the host school and Kings Summer Central Office
To liaise as necessary with Kings Summer Central Office over administrative, logistical and financial matters
To manage the Kings staff by arranging their deployment and work schedules according to their abilities, organising their induction and supervising their work to ensure all duties are carried out with maximum efficiency and in accordance with their contracts
To maintain good morale among the staff by holding regular meetings and reacting appropriately to staff comments, requests and concerns
To receive and entertain visitors such as agents, parents, inspectors, Kings directors, etc.
To oversee meetings with group leaders, ensuring maximum satisfaction for their groups, accommodating any reasonable changes to their programmes
To manage a bank service for safe-keeping of students’ pocket-money, tickets and passports
To adhere to a set operational budget
To manage an efficient petty cash system including record keeping
To submit regular specified paperwork to Kings Summer Central Office
To consult regularly with other members of the management team to ensure a smooth operation
To liaise as necessary with external emergency services, such as police, fire service, ambulance service and hospitals, etc.
To coordinate airport transfers and student arrivals/ departures with the Transfer Department
To carry out 24-hour emergency duty on a rota basis (3-4 nights per week)
To assume the responsibilities of accommodation and welfare management in smaller centres
To manage social media communications at centre
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to undergo a background check. All staff must be eligible to work in the UK.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Previous summer camp/ centre management experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire/ enthuse others
Flexibility and adaptability as regards working hours and duties
Firmness, tact, sense of fairness and a keen sense of humour
Energy, enthusiasm, and empathy with children/ teenagers
Safeguarding Young People training or equivalent
Excellent IT skills
Excellent references from previous employers
Ability to work within set budgets

Desirable attributes include:

University degree
EFL Teaching qualification
Education-related postgraduate qualification
Teaching experience, preferably with young learners
Interest/ ability in areas such as sports, music, arts, drama, etc.
Advanced safeguarding training for designated staff
Valid clean driving licence
Current First Aid certificate

Remuneration Package

Salary: Dependent on experience
Holiday Pay: 12.07% of your gross pay will be added to final salary in lieu of unused holiday
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided
Bonus: A loyalty bonus of £20 per week is paid to all Centre Managers returning to a Centre Management role, and is added to final pay.

Staff at Kings are paid fortnightly (a week in hand).

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Residential Centres — Centre Administrator

Locations: Downside School, Bath; Cheltenham College, Cheltenham

Reports to: Centre Manager

Role description

The Centre Administrator has responsibility for the administrative support to the centre. The list of main duties below is not exhaustive, and the Centre Administrator will work very closely alongside all other managers on many of the logistics of the centre. The Centre Administrator works a 6-day week.

The post holder will be working as the Centre Administrator during peak weeks and will be working as an Activity Leader during weeks with lower student numbers.

Duties and Responsibilities

To assist the centre management team with centre set up
To set up and maintain all notice boards and ensure signage is accurate and up to date
To cover office duties at designated times
To ensure emails are distributed to the appropriate people and that they are responded to in a timely fashion
To assist in the organisation of accommodation for arriving students, organising pre-arrival and departure checks, and damage checks
To assist with meet and greets and departures as directed
To prepare welcome packs for students and group leaders
To assist with agent and other client visits
To assist with the collation and return of weekly paperwork
To ensure centre files are labelled correctly
To assist Director of studies with admin duties such as class lists and certificate printing
To assist with any other admin as required by the management team
To assist with collation and return of weekly paperwork
To record any action points from staff meetings
To substitute for Activity Leaders where needed
To manage social media communications at centre
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

University degree
Proven organizational/administrative skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent multi–tasking ability
Excellent data processing skills
Previous administrative experience
Ability to work well within a team

Desirable attributes include:

Previous residential junior camp welfare experience
Valid clean driving licence
Current First Aid certificate

Remuneration Package

Basic pay per week: £380
Holiday Pay: 12.07% of your gross pay will be added to final salary in lieu of unused holiday
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided for all residential staff
Bonus: A loyalty bonus of £20 per week is paid to returning Centre Administrators.

Staff at Kings are paid fortnightly (a week in hand) into a UK bank account.

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Residential Centres — Accommodation and Welfare Manager

Locations: Downside School, Bath; Cheltenham College, Cheltenham; South Bank University, London

Reports to: Centre Manager

Role description

The Accommodation and Welfare Manager has responsibility for the management of rooming and wellbeing of students at centre The list of main duties below is not exhaustive, and the Accommodation and Welfare Manager will work very closely alongside the Centre Manager. The Accommodation and Welfare Manager works a 6-day week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To act as designated safeguarding manager for all students at centre. This includes ensuring the following areas are managed at centre: student wellbeing and care, child protection, visitors the site, smoking, alcohol and substance abuse, students’ medical needs, fire safety, e safety and abusive behaviour
To line manage any night supervisors, house parents, guardians or hall representatives in terms of supervision and care of students
To organise accommodation for arriving students, organising pre-arrival and departure checks, and damage checks
To keep accurate records of any incidents, accidents or medical situations that occur at centre
To ensure all first aid kits are well stocked
To keep accurate rooming lists for fire drill purposes
Attendance at weekly meetings with college staff to discuss rooming, cleaning and meal numbers
To manage social media communications at centre
To assist with any other admin as required by the Centre Manager
To act as duty manager in Centre Manager’s absence
To carry out the 24hr emergency duties on a rotation basis (1-2 nights a week)
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Kings Colleges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo a background check. Accommodation and Welfare Managers must be over the age of 21 and eligible to work in the UK.

Applicants must have:

University degree
Advanced safeguarding for designated staff training or equivalent
Current First aid certificate
Empathic and approachable nature
Proven organizational/administrative skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent multi–tasking ability
Excellent data processing skills
Ability to work well within a team

Desirable attributes include:

Specialist safeguarding for designated safeguarding leads training or equivalent
Previous residential junior camp welfare experience
Valid clean driving license

Remuneration Package :

Salary is dependent on Experience

Holiday Pay: 12.07% of your gross pay will be added to final salary in lieu of unused holiday.

Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided for all residential staff.

Bonus:A loyalty bonus of £20 per week is paid to returning Administration and Welfare Managers.

Staff at Kings are paid fortnightly (a week in hand) into a UK bank account.

Kings Summer is an equal opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Residential Centres — Activities Manager

Locations: Downside School, Bath; Cheltenham College, Cheltenham; Farringtons School, Chislehurst; South Bank University, London; Brighton Prep College, Brighton.

Reports to: Centre Manager

Role description

The Activities Manager has responsibility for the organisation and running of the social activities and excursions at their centre. The list of main duties below is not exhaustive, and the Activities Manager will work very closely with the Centre Manager in many of the logistics of excursion organisation in particular. Activities Managers work a 6-day week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To ensure the smooth delivery of the advertised programme of sports, social events and excursions
To induct, manage, motivate and supervise the team of Activities Leaders
To plan for and provide a wide range of sporting activities and non-sporting activities on site (helped by an Assistant Activities Manager in some centres)
To confirm bookings for all transport and attractions for the excursion programme, making payments where necessary and maintaining records of all bookings made
To plan for and provide a range of evening social events
To actively participate in one Group Leader meeting per each week
To allocate and train staff as required to activities excursions and to airport transfers
To work closely with the Centre Manager (and in some cases Assistant Activities Manager) in ensuring the excursion programmes are planned and executed to the highest standard
To be present on all excursions to ensure that they run smoothly
To make appropriate use of the host centre’s outdoor and indoor recreational facilities, ensuring their careful and safe use, and reporting any damage or maintenance requirements as necessary
To be responsible for the maintenance of the stock of sports and other equipment, liaising with the Centre Manager over replacements as required
To adhere to a set operational budget
To submit regular paperwork to Kings Management (feedback reports, observations, activity planning sheets, excursion itineraries)
To ensure Kings policy on child safeguarding and welfare is followed
To carry out 24-hour emergency duty on a rotation basis (1-2 nights per week)
To coordinate all social media activity for the centre
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Kings Summer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to undergo a background check. All staff must be eligible to work in the UK.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Previous junior summer camp experience
Proven organisational/administrative skills
University Education
Sports or social organisation
Interest/ability in areas such as sports, music, arts, drama, etc.
Excellent multi–tasking ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire/enthuse others
Flexibility and adaptability in regard to working hours and duties
Energy, enthusiasm, and an empathy with children/teenagers
Excellent references from previous employers
Ability to work within set budgets

Desirable attributes include:

EFL Teaching qualification
Education-related postgraduate qualification
Good IT skills
Recognised sports/coaching qualifications
Teaching experience, preferably with young learners
Teaching/coaching experience, preferably with young learners
Valid clean driving license
Coaching/Performing arts qualification
Current First aid certificate

Remuneration Package:

Salary is dependent on experience
Holiday Pay: 12.07% of your gross pay will be added to final salary in lieu of unused holiday.
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided.
Bonus: A loyalty bonus of £20 per week is paid to all Activity Managers returning to a Activities Management role and is added to final pay.
Staff at Kings are paid fortnightly (a week in hand)

Kings is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process

UK Residential Centres — Assistant Activities Manager

Locations: Downside School, Bath; Cheltenham College, Cheltenham; Southbank University, London.

Reports to: Activities Manager

Role description

The Assistant Activities Manager has responsibility of supporting the Activities Manager in all aspects of on-site activities and excursions. The list of main duties below is not exhaustive; the Assistant Activities Manager will work very closely with the Activities Manager and Centre Manager in many of the logistics of excursions organisation and on-site activities programme. Assistant Activities Manager work a 6-day week.

Duties and Responsibilities

To ensure the smooth delivery of the advertised programme of sports, social events and excursions
To support the training and supervision of the team of Activity Leaders
To support the execution of sporting activities and non-sporting activities on site
To plan and ensure the smooth execution of a range of evening social events
To take the lead on some excursions to ensure they run smoothly
To make appropriate use of the host centre’s outdoor and indoor recreational facilities, ensuring their careful and safe use, and reporting any damage or maintenance requirements as necessary
To report any stock and material needs to the Activities Manager
To ensure the Kings policy on child safeguarding and welfare is followed
To manage social media communications at centre
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Previous junior summer camp experience
Proven organisational/ administrative skills
University Education
Sports or social organisation
Interest/ ability in areas such as sports, music, arts, drama, etc.
Excellent multi–tasking ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire/ enthuse others
Flexibility and adaptability as regards working hours and duties
Energy, enthusiasm, and empathy with children/ teenagers
Excellent references from previous employers
Ability to work within set budgets

Desirable attributes include:

EFL Teaching qualification
Education-related postgraduate qualification
Good IT skills
Recognized sports/ coaching qualification
Teaching experience, preferably with young learners
Teaching/ coaching experience, preferably with young learners
Coaching/Performing Arts qualification
Current First Aid certificate

Remuneration Package

Basic weekly pay: £400
Holiday Pay: 12.07% of your gross pay will be added to final salary in lieu of unused holiday
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided.

Staff at Kings are paid fortnightly (a week in hand).

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Residential Centres — Activity Leader

Locations: Downside School, Bath; Cheltenham College, Cheltenham; Farringtons School, Chislehurst; South Bank University, London; Brighton Prep College, Brighton

Reports to: Activities Manager and ultimately Centre Manager

Role description

The main role of the Activity Leader is to organise, supervise and lead the social, sport and excursion programme for international students. All activity leaders are expected to do some meal and bedtime duties as scheduled.

Activity Leaders work a 6-day week on a rotation basis normally covering 2 of the 3 sessions per day (a session being a morning, afternoon or evening). Activity staff work up to 46 hours per week on average consisting of activities, excursions, meal and bedtime duties as well as staff meetings and airport coverage.

Duties and Responsibilities

To lead and supervise of a wide range of sporting, social and interest-based activities
To lead and supervise off-site excursions
Regular assistance with control of discipline, observance of time-keeping, etc. both at night-time and meal-times
To assist with meeting and greeting/ checking in students on arrival and helping with departure transfers
General administration assistance
To promote activities to students and prepare activities as directed
Constant vigilance regarding student well-being, homesickness, isolation, bullying, etc.
To ensure the Kings policy on child safeguarding and student welfare is followed
Attendance at regular staff meetings
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

University degree completed or in progress
Interest and ability in a range of sports, drama, music, arts and crafts
Previous experience of working with children/ teenagers
Energy, enthusiasm, and empathy and patience with teenagers
Ability to lead a group of students on and off campus
Flexibility and adaptability in regards to working hours and duties
Can-do attitude

Desirable attributes include:

Previous junior summer camp/ centre experience
Recognized sports/ coaching qualification
Teaching/ coaching experience, preferably with young learners
Valid clean driving licence
Current First Aid certificate

Remuneration Package

Basic Pay per week
Age 18–20: £283
Age 21–24: £355
Age 25+: £378

Holiday Pay: 12.07% of your gross pay will be added to final pay
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided for all residential staff
Bonus: A loyalty bonus of £20 per week is paid to all activity staff returning to an activity leader role, and is added to final pay.

Staff at Kings are paid fortnightly (a week in hand).

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Residential Centres — Director of Studies

Locations: Downside School, Bath; Cheltenham College; Farringtons School, Chislehurst; Southbank University, London; Brighton Prep College, Brighton.

Reports to: Centre Manager

Role description

The role of the Director of Studies is to organise, supervise, monitor and support the implementation of the academic programme. The Director of Studies is also involved with some administration duties at centre. The Director of Studies works a 6-day week.

Duties and Responsibilities

To manage the delivery of the academic syllabus as prescribed
To timetable teachers appropriately according to strengths, skills, experience and preferences
To be responsible for the supervision, guidance and monitoring of teaching staff
To work alongside the Centre Manager regarding student induction
To assist where necessary with lesson preparation and being available to teachers for academic support
To provide regular lesson observation and feedback to teachers
To provide academic workshops
To organise and administrate student placements and subsequent class changes
To update class registers
To ensure child safeguarding and welfare procedures are in place and adhered to
To monitor student attendance
To monitor and counsel students on academic matters
To maintain teaching resources, books and audio-visual equipment and set up teachers resource room
To issue and react to first and end-of-course feedback questionnaires
To issue end-of-course certificates and special certificates for hard workers, and coordinate academic reports
To liaise with the Activities Manager regarding the excursion programme to ensure students are prepared in class for excursions
To coordinate group leader class observations
To provide cover in the event of staff sickness or emergency cover being required to cover teacher absence
To contribute to and take part in the centre's programme of sporting and social activities, excursions and transfers as required and appropriate
To teach during weeks where student numbers are low
To submit regular specified academic paperwork to Kings Summer Central Office
To carry out 24-hour emergency duty on a rota basis (1-2 nights per week)
To carry out administrative duties as directed by the Centre Manager (such as office duty, bank duty)
To assist Centre Management with arrival and departure days
To manage social media communications at centre
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

University degree
DELTA, Trinity Diploma in TESOL, MA in ELT or Applied Linguistics
Proven organisational/ administrative skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility and adaptability as regards working hours and duties
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire/ enthuse others
Ability to work well within a team
Excellent references from previous employers
Can-do attitude

Desirable attributes include:

Valid clean driving licence
Current First Aid certificate
Safeguarding Young People training or equivalent

Remuneration package

Salary: Dependent on experience
Holiday Pay: 12.07% of your gross pay will be added to final salary in lieu of unused holiday
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided
Bonus: A loyalty bonus of £20 per week is paid to all Directors of Studies returning to a Director of Studies role, and is added to final pay.

Staff at Kings are paid fortnightly (a week in hand).

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Residential Centres — Teacher

Locations: Downside School, Bath; Cheltenham College; Farringtons School, Chislehurst; Southbank University, London; Brighton Prep College, Brighton.

Reports to: Director of Studies and ultimately Centre Manager

Role description

In the single shift scenario teachers are expected to teach 15 hours per week and perform a number of day time and evening activity sessions and a full-day excursion or airport transfers as well as some meal and bedtime duties . Teachers are also allocated some paid preparation time. All teaching staff work a 6-day week and work up to 46 hours per week, on average consisting of teaching, activities, excursions, meal and bedtime duties as well as staff meetings and airport coverage.

Duties and Responsibilities

To help with testing and placement of students
To provide ESL instruction (15 or 30 hours per week)
Attendance at regular staff meetings and teacher development workshops
To monitor and record student attendance
To monitor and counsel students on academic matters
To ensure students are prepared in class for excursions
To submit regular specified academic paperwork to Director of Studies (work records, class registers, completed reports)
To lead and supervise of a wide range of sporting, social and interest-based activities (when teaching 15 hours, or on the sixth day)
To promote activities to students and prepare activities as directed
To lead and supervise off-site excursions or an airport transfer once per week (when teaching 15 hours per week)
To assist with meeting and greeting/ checking in students on arrival and helping with departure transfers
To ensure the Kings policy on child safeguarding and student welfare is followed
Regular assistance with control of discipline, observance of time-keeping, etc. both at night-time and meal-times
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to undergo a background check.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

University degree
Recognised teacher training qualification (CELTA, Trinity Cert. TESOL, Primary teaching or equivalent)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Energy, enthusiasm, and empathy with children/ teenagers
Ability to lead a group of students on and off campus

Desirable attributes include:

Teaching experience, preferably with young learners
Previous summer camp/ centre experience
Interest/ ability in areas such as sports, music, arts, drama, tour guiding
Current First Aid certificate
Safeguarding Young People training or equivalent

Remuneration package

Basic pay per week
From £378 for residential teachers
From £408 for non-residential teachers

Holiday Pay: 12.07% of your gross pay will be added to final salary in lieu of unused holiday
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided for all residential staff
Bonus: A loyalty bonus of £20 per week is paid to all teachers returning to a teaching role, and is added to final pay.

Staff at Kings are paid fortnightly (a week in hand).

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Residential Centres — Intensive Academic Teacher

Locations: Downside School, Bath

Reports to: Director of Studies and ultimately Centre Manager

Role description

The main role of the Academic Teacher is to provide instruction on the following areas to our international students: Maths, Science, Geography, History, Literature, philosophy, sociology, psychology and ICT. The aim of the intensive academic course is to give our international students a taste of academic subjects usually aimed at GSCE level. The courses provided should be of an interactive and fun nature.

The school operates a double shift system during peak weeks where half the students have lessons in the morning and the other half in the afternoon.

The Academic teacher will teach up to a 27 hours per week (usually 15-20 hours) and will make up their weekly total hours doing activities and excursion leading as directed.

All teaching staff work a 6-day week and work up to 46hours per week, on average consisting of teaching, activities, excursions, meal and bedtime duties as well as staff meetings and airport coverage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and delivering up to 27 hours of academic lessons with a focus on English Language Content.
Where appropriately qualified staff are in place some EFL teaching may be required
Helping with testing and placement of students
Attendance at regular staff meetings and teacher development workshops
Monitoring and recording student attendance
Monitoring and counselling of students on academic matters
Completing student attendance records and end of course reports
Leading and supervising on site activities and offsite excursions
Assisting or an airport transfers in exceptional circumstances
Ensuring Kings policy on child safeguarding is followed
Regular assistance with control of discipline, observance of time-keeping, etc. both at night-time and meal-times
Residential supervisory duties as directed.

Person Specification

Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to undergo a background check.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

University degree
PGCE secondary or equivalent covering one or more of the following subjects: Maths, Science, History, Geography, Business, computer science, Sociology, philosophy, psychology, sociology
A broad academic background
Experiencing with working with international students
Lots of energy
Excellent team playing ability

Desirable attributes include:

TEFL qualification (CELTA, Trinity Cert. TESOL, Primary teaching or equivalent)
Previous summer camp experience
Interest/ability in one or more of the following areas: sports, music, arts, drama, tour guiding
Current First aid certificate
Safeguarding training

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Residential Centres — House Parent

Locations: Downside School, Bath; Cheltenham College, Cheltenham; Brighton Prep College, Brighton.

Reports to: Administration and Welfare Manager

Role description

The main role of the House Parent is to manage the health safety and wellbeing of students in boarding houses. All house parents work a 6-day week. Due to the nature of the role, House Parents are required to work intermittently through the day, beginning with wake-up duties, and finishing with lights-out. However, the individual periods of work throughout the day are shorter than English lessons or activity sessions.

Duties and Responsibilities

To take charge of the general welfare of all students in the boarding houses and on campus at all times
To ensure the safety and well-being of the students during meals, in break times, in the boarding houses and in the evening
To oversee all aspects of pastoral duties including wake-up and lights-out duties, laundry day, cleanliness and maintenance of the boarding houses
To act as a guardian to all individuals in assigned houses (see guardian duties for details)
To ensure the health and safety of all students, taking any necessary and appropriate measures in relation to medical issues as and when they arise
To assist with meeting and greeting/ checking in students on arrival and departure transfers
Regular assistance with control of discipline, observance of time-keeping, etc. both at night-time and meal-times
Attendance at regular staff meetings
To create ‘house’ and ‘inter-house’ activities each week
To lead and supervise activities/ off-site excursions
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to undergo a background check.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Safeguarding Young People training or equivalent
Experience of working with minors in a supervisory/ pastoral role
A mature manner in order to effectively communicate with students, parents, group leaders, and other staff alike
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Energy, enthusiasm, and an empathy with children/ teenagers

Desirable attributes include:

University degree completed or in progress
Previous house parenting experience
Interest/ ability in areas such as sports, music, arts, drama, tour guiding
Current First Aid certificate

Remuneration Package

Staff at Kings are paid fortnightly (a week in hand).

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Residential Centres — Night Supervisor

Location: South Bank University, London

Reports to: Administration and Welfare Manager

Role description

The role of the Night Supervisor is to manage the health safety and wellbeing of students in residences during night time hours and ensure adherence to residential rules. Night Supervisors work a 6-day week.

Duties and Responsibilities

To ensure student welfare is maintained during night time hours approximately between 9.30pm and 3.30am
To establish a routine of checks to ensure students are in their rooms and lights are out
To act as a representative of the management team, calling on the duty manager when appropriate
To complete a duty log detailing times of 'rounds' and recording any incidents that take place during the night
To ensure communal areas are kept tidy
To update notice boards as required
To provide assistance with arrivals and departures when these fall during the duty period
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to undergo a background check.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Safeguarding Young People training or equivalent
Current First Aid certificate
A mature commanding manner
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A willingness to work unsocial hours
Flexibility

Desirable attributes include:

Previous experience in night supervision
Previous junior summer camp/ centre experience
Valid clean driving licence

Remuneration Package

Basic pay per week: £283
Holiday Pay: 12.07% of your gross pay will be added to final salary in lieu of unused holiday
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided

Staff at Kings are paid fortnightly (a week in hand).

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Centres — Transfers Guide

Locations: London Airports/ Stations

Reports to: Transfers Manager

Duration: Various hours from 26th June through to early August

Role description

The role of the Transfers Guide is to meet and welcome incoming Kings Summer students and ensure a smooth transfer from the point of arrival to the centres, and to assist in departure transfers for Kings individual students ensuring their safe departure to their flight.

All Kings Summer students (individuals or groups) must be met by a Transfers Guide and individual students are supported on departures at the airport.

Kings Summer centres have arrivals and departures mostly on Wednesdays and Sundays. The Transfers Guides will remain at the airports on Wednesdays and Sundays to assist the Transfers Manager in co-ordinating transfers effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

To be present at a designated airport to co-ordinate the arrivals and departures of students
To liaise with the Transfers Manager to ensure that flight and student information is always accurate and up to date
To inform the relevant staff of any delays or problems that might arise
To meet incoming students and make sure that they are escorted to their centre
To inform the centres of approximate arrival times of the groups
To check in and see off departing individuals
To ensure the individual students are supervised and looked after at all times whilst in your care

Person Specification

Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo a background check. Staff must be eligible to work in the UK.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

A mature commanding manner
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A willingness to work unsocial hours
Flexibility
Good time management skills
Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure

Desirable attributes include:

Previous experience in airport work
Previous junior summer camp/ centre experience

Hours of work

Our hours of work will be agreed with you each week by your line manager. Most of this work will take place on Wednesdays which will be a very long shift (minimum 8 hours — sometimes up to 14 hours) with some work on Sunday or other days depending on operational demands.

Remuneration Package

Basic pay per week: £8.50 per hour at airport (travel times to and from work are not paid hours)
Holiday Pay: 12.07% to be accrued and paid in final salary
Expenses: £10.00 per 8-hour period worked at the airport on days for food/ drink and £5.00 for phone expenses per day, plus all travel expenses to/ from the airport

Staff at Kings Summer are paid fortnightly (a week in hand).

Kings Summer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

USA Residential Centers — Center Manager

Locations: Pepperdine University, Malibu; Concordia College, New York.

Reports to: Program Manager

Role description

The Center Manager has overall responsibility for the smooth running of all aspects of the Kings Summer center. The list of main duties below is not exhaustive, and the Center Manager should see their role as possibly requiring direct involvement in any area of the center’s operation. The Center Manager works a 6-day week.

Duties and Responsibilities

To guarantee the delivery of the programme as advertised, for which the students have enrolled
To ensure that all staff adhere to the Kings Summer safeguarding and child protection policy in the safeguarding and welfare of all students at the center
To supervise the set-up of the center in readiness for student intakes
To represent Kings in all dealings with the host school/ university during the duration of the center, and to liaise with host school/ university staff regarding all matters concerning use of the premises, catering, laundry, etc.)
To complete accurate meal and occupancy records to be submitted to the host school and Kings Summer Central Office
To deal with external vendors and service providers
To liaise as necessary with Kings Summer Central Office over administrative, logistical and financial matters
To manage the Kings staff by arranging their deployment and work schedules according to their abilities, organizing staff training and supervision to ensure all duties are carried out with maximum efficiency and in accordance with their job descriptions
To maintain good morale among the staff by holding regular meetings and reacting appropriately to staff comments, requests and concerns
To receive and entertain visitors such as agents, parents, inspectors, Kings directors, etc.
To oversee meetings with group leaders, ensuring maximum satisfaction for their groups, accommodating any reasonable changes to their programs
To adhere to a set operational budget
To manage an efficient petty cash system including record keeping
To submit regular specified paperwork to Kings Summer Central Office
To consult regularly with other members of the management team to ensure a smooth operation
To liaise as necessary with external emergency services, such as police, fire service, ambulance service and hospitals, etc.
To coordinate airport transfers and student arrivals/ departures with the Transfer Department
To carry out 24-hour emergency duty on a rota basis (3-4 nights per week)
To manage social media communications at center
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to undergo a background check.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

University degree
Previous summer camp/ center management experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire/ enthuse others
Flexibility and adaptability as regards working hours and duties
Firmness, tact, sense of fairness and a keen sense of humor
Energy, enthusiasm, and empathy with children/ teenagers
Excellent IT skills
Excellent references from previous employers
Ability to work within set budgets

Desirable attributes include:

Local knowledge of chosen location
EFL Teaching qualification
Education-related postgraduate qualification
Teaching experience, preferably with young learners
Interest/ ability in areas such as sports, music, arts, drama, etc.
Training in child protection/ safeguarding
Current First Aid certificate

Remuneration Package

Pay: Dependent on experience
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided

Staff at Kings are paid bi-weekly (a week in hand).

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

USA Residential Centers — Accommodation and Welfare Manager

Locations: Pepperdine University, Malibu; Concordia College, New York.

Reports to: Center Manager

Role description

The Accommodation and Welfare Manager has responsibility for the management of rooming and wellbeing of students at center. The list of main duties below is not exhaustive, and the Accommodation and Welfare Manager will work very closely alongside all other managers on many of the logistics of the center. The Accommodation and Welfare Manager works a 6-day week.

Duties and Responsibilities

To act as designated safeguarding manager for all students at center. This includes ensuring the following areas are managed at center: student wellbeing and care, child protection, visitors the site, smoking, alcohol and substance abuse, student’s medical needs, fire safety, e-safety and abusive behaviour
To line manage any night supervisors, guardians and/or hall representatives in terms of supervision and care of students
To organise accommodation for arriving students, organising pre-arrival and departure checks, and damage checks
To keep accurate records of any incidents, accidents or medical situations that occur at centre
To ensure all first aid kits are well stocked
To keep accurate rooming lists for fire drill purposes
Attendance at weekly meetings with college staff to discuss rooming, cleaning and meal numbers
To act as duty manager in Center Manager’s absence
To carry out the 24hr emergency duties on a rotation basis (1-2 nights a week)
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

University degree
Empathic and approachable nature
Proven organizational/ administrative skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent multi–tasking ability
Excellent data processing skills
Ability to work well within a team

Desirable attributes include:

Previous residential junior camp welfare experience
Child safeguarding/ wellbeing training
Current First Aid certificate

Remuneration Package:

Salary is dependent on Experience
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided
Staff at Kings are paid bi-weekly

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

USA Residential Centers — Center Administrator

Locations: Pepperdine University, Malibu; Concordia College, New York.

Reports to: Center Manager

Role description

The Center Administrator has responsibility for the administrative support at center. The list of main duties below is not exhaustive, and the Center Administrator will work very closely alongside all other managers on many of the logistics of the center. The Center Administrator works a 6-day week.

This role will be working as the Center Administrator during peak weeks and will be working as an Activity Leader during weeks with lower student numbers.

Duties and Responsibilities

To assist the center management team with center set up
To set up and maintain all notice boards and ensure all signage is accurate and up to date
To cover office duties at designated times
To ensure emails are distributed to the appropriate people and that they are responded to in a timely manner
To assist in the organization of accommodation for arriving students, organizing pre-arrival and departure checks, and damage checks
To prepare welcome packs for students and group leaders
To assist with agent and other client visits
To assist with the collation and return of weekly paperwork
To ensure all centre files are labelled correctly
To assist the Director of Studies with administrative duties such as creating class lists and certificate printing
To assist with any other admin as required by the management team
To assist with collation and return of weekly paperwork
To record any action points from staff meetings and communicate to the management team
To assist with any facilities, maintenance and rooming issues on site
To substitute for the Night Supervisor one night per week and Activity Leaders where needed
To manage social media communications at center
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to undergo a background check.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

University degree
Proven organizational/administrative skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent multi–tasking ability
Excellent data processing skills
Ability to work well within a team
Previous administrative experience

Desirable attributes include:

Previous residential junior camp welfare experience
Valid clean driving license
Current First Aid certificate

Remuneration package

This role pays a weekly stipend of $500 in addition to shared accommodation and full board on campus
Staff at Kings are paid bi-weekly

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

USA Residential Centers — Activities Manager

Locations: Pepperdine University, Malibu; Concordia College, New York.

Reports to: Center Manager

Role description

The Activities Manager has responsibility for the organization and running of the social activities and excursions at their center. The list of main duties below is not exhaustive, and the Activities Manager will work very closely with the Center Manager in many of the logistics of excursion organization in particular. Activities Managers work a 6-day week.

Duties and Responsibilities

To ensure the smooth delivery of the advertised program of sports, social events and excursions
To induct, manage, motivate and supervise the team of Activities Leaders
To plan for and provide a wide range of sporting activities and non-sporting activities on site (helped by a Senior Activity Leader in some centers)
To confirm bookings for all transport and attractions for the excursion program, making payments where necessary and maintaining records of all bookings made
To plan for and provide a range of evening social events
To actively participate in one Group Leader meeting per week
To allocate and train staff as required for activities, excursions and airport transfers
To work closely with the Center Manager (and in some cases Assistant Activities Manager/Senior Activity Leaders) in ensuring the excursion programs are planned and executed well
To be present on all excursions to ensure that they run smoothly
To make appropriate use of the host center’s outdoor and indoor recreational facilities, ensuring their careful and safe use, and reporting any damage or maintenance requirements as necessary
To be responsible for the maintenance of the stock of sports and other equipment, liaising with the Center Manager over replacements as required
To adhere to a set operational budget
To submit regular paperwork to Kings Management (feedback reports, observations, activity planning sheets, excursion itineraries)
To ensure the Kings policy on child safeguarding and welfare is followed
To carry out 24-hour emergency duty on a rotation basis (1-2 nights per week)
To coordinate all social media activity for the center
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Previous junior summer camp experience
Proven organizational/ administrative skills
University Education
Sports or social organization
Interest/ability in areas such as sports, music, arts, drama, etc.
Excellent multi–tasking ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire/enthuse others
Flexibility and adaptability in regards to working hours and duties
Energy, enthusiasm, and empathy with children/teenagers
Excellent references from previous employers
Ability to work within set budgets

Desirable attributes include:

EFL Teaching qualification
Education-related postgraduate qualification
Good IT skills
Recognised sports/coaching qualification
Teaching/coaching experience, preferably with young learners
Coaching/Performing Arts qualification
Current First Aid certificate

Remuneration Package

Pay: Dependent on experience
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided.
Staff at Kings are paid biweekly (a week in hand)

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

USA Residential Centers — Assistant Activities Manager

Locations: Pepperdine University, Malibu; Concordia College, New York.

Reports to: Activities Manager

Role description

The Assistant Activities Manager has responsibility of supporting the Activities Manager in all aspects of on-site activities and excursions. The list of main duties below is not exhaustive; the Assistant Activities Manager will work very closely with the Activities Manager and Center Manager in many of the logistics of excursions organization and on-site activities programme. The Assistant Activities Manager works a 6-day week.

Duties and Responsibilities

To ensure the smooth delivery of the advertised program of sports, social events and excursions
To support the training and supervision of the team of Activity Leaders
To support the execution of sporting activities and non-sporting activities on site
To plan and ensure the smooth execution of a range of evening social events
To take the lead on some excursions to ensure they run smoothly
To make appropriate use of the host center’s outdoor and indoor recreational facilities, ensuring their careful and safe use, and reporting any damage or maintenance requirements as necessary
To report any stock and material needs to the Activities Manager
To ensure the Kings policy on child safeguarding and welfare is followed
To manage social media communications at center
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Previous junior summer camp experience
Proven organizational/ administrative skills
University Education
Sports or social organization
Interest/ ability in areas such as sports, music, arts, drama, etc.
Excellent multi–tasking ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire/ enthuse others
Flexibility and adaptability as regards working hours and duties
Energy, enthusiasm, and empathy with children/ teenagers
Excellent references from previous employers
Ability to work within set budgets

Desirable attributes include:

EFL Teaching qualification
Education-related postgraduate qualification
Good IT skills
Recognized sports/coaching qualification
Teaching/coaching experience, preferably with young learners
Coaching/Performing Arts qualification
Current First Aid certificate

Remuneration Package

Pay: Dependent on experience
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided.
Staff at Kings are paid bi-weekly

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

USA Residential Centers — Activity Leader

Locations: Pepperdine University, Malibu; Concordia College, New York.

Reports to: Activities Manager and ultimately Center Manager

Role description

The main role of the Activity Leader is to organize, supervise and lead the social, sport and excursion program for international students. All activity leaders are expected to do some meal and bedtime duties as scheduled.

Activity Leaders work a 6-day week on a rotation basis normally covering 2 of the 3 sessions per day (a session being a morning, afternoon or evening) or work a full day excursion which stretches across all 3 sessions.

Duties and Responsibilities

To create, plan and deliver a wide range of sporting, social and interest-based activities
To lead and supervise off-site excursions
Regular assistance with control of discipline, observance of time-keeping, etc. both at night-time and meal-times
To assist with meeting and greeting/checking in students on arrival and helping with departure transfers
General administration assistance
To promote activities to students and prepare activities as directed
Constant vigilance regarding student well-being, homesickness, isolation, bullying, etc.
To ensure the Kings policy on child safeguarding and student welfare is followed
Attendance at regular staff meetings
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

University degree completed or in progress
Interest and ability in a range of sports, drama, music, arts and crafts
Previous experience of working with children/ teenagers
Energy, enthusiasm, and empathy and patience with teenagers
Ability to lead a group of students on and off campus
Flexibility and adaptability in regards to working hours and duties
Can-do attitude

Desirable attributes include:

Previous junior summer camp/center experience
Recognized sports/coaching qualification
Teaching/coaching experience, preferably with young learners
Current First Aid certificate

Remuneration Package

This role pays a weekly stipend of $410 in NY and $485 in CA in addition to shared accommodation and full board on campus.
Staff at Kings are paid bi-weekly.

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

USA Residential Centers — Director of Studies

Locations: Pepperdine University, Malibu; Concordia College, New York.

Reports to: Center Manager

Role description

The role of the Director of Studies is to organize, supervise, monitor and support the implementation of the academic programme. The Director of Studies is also involved with residential and administration duties to ensure smooth running of the center. The Director of Studies works a 6-day week.

Duties and Responsibilities

To manage the delivery of the academic syllabus as prescribed
To timetable teachers appropriately according to strengths, skills, experience and preferences
To be responsible for the supervision, guidance and monitoring of teaching staff
To work alongside the Center Manager regarding student orientation
To assist, where necessary with lesson preparation and being available to teachers for academic support
To provide regular lesson observation and feedback to teachers
To provide academic workshops
To organize and administrate student placements and subsequent class changes
To maintain class registers
To ensure child safeguarding and student welfare procedures are in place and adhered to
To monitor student attendance
To monitor and counsel students on academic matters
To maintain teaching resources, books and audio-visual equipment and set up teachers’9 resource room
To issue and react to initial and end-of-course feedback questionnaires
To issue of end-of-course certificates and special certificates for hard workers, and coordinate academic reports
To liaise with the Activities Manager regarding the excursion program to ensure students are prepared in class for excursions
To coordinate group leader class observations
To provide cover in the event of staff sickness or emergency cover being required to cover teacher absence
To contribute to and take part in the center’s program of sporting and social activities, excursions and transfers as required and appropriate
To teach during weeks where student numbers are low
To submit regular specified academic paperwork to Kings Summer Central Office
To carry out 24-hour emergency duty on a rotation basis (1-2 nights per week)
To carry out administrative duties as directed by the Center Manager (such as office duty, bank duty)
To assist Center Management with arrival and departure days
To manage social media communications at center
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

University degree
DELTA, Trinity Diploma in TESOL, MA in ELT or Applied Linguistics or equivalent
Proven organizational/ administrative skills
Previous summer camp/ center management experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility and adaptability as regards working hours and duties
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire/ enthuse others
Ability to work well within a team
Excellent references from previous employers
Can-do attitude

Desirable attributes include:

Valid clean driver's licence
Current First Aid certificate

Remuneration package

Pay: Dependent on experience
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation and 3 meals per day are provided.

Staff at Kings are paid bi-weekly (a week in hand).

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

USA Residential Centers — Night Supervisor

Locations: Pepperdine University, Malibu; Concordia College, New York.

Reports to: Accommodation and Welfare Manager

Role description

Duties and Responsibilities

To ensure student welfare is maintained during night time hours approximately between 9.30pm and 3.30am
To establish a routine of checks to ensure students are in their rooms and lights are out
To act as a representative of the management team, calling on the duty manager when appropriate
To complete a duty log detailing times of 'rounds' and recording any incidents that take place during the night
To ensure communal areas are kept tidy
To update notice boards as required
To provide assistance with arrivals and departures when these fall during the duty period
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Previous experience working with children/ teenagers
Current First Aid certificate
A mature commanding manner
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A willingness to work unsocial hours
Flexibility

Desirable attributes include:

Previous experience in night supervision
Previous junior summer camp/ centre experience
Valid clean driving licence

Remuneration Package

This role pays a weekly stipend of $451 in CA and $410 in NY in addition to shared accommodation and full board on campus.
Staff at Kings are paid bi-weekly

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

USA Residential Centers — Teacher

Locations: Pepperdine University, Malibu; Concordia College, New York.

Reports to: Director of Studies and ultimately Center Manager

Role description

The main role of the Teacher is to provide EFL instruction to our international students. Some of our centres operate a double shift system where half the students have lessons in the morning and the other half in the afternoon, in this scenario teachers will have 30 contact teaching hours per week and also work some sessions of activities (normally on non-teaching days). In the single shift scenario teachers are expected to teach 15 hours per week and perform a number of day time and evening activity sessions and a full-day excursion or airport transfers. All Teachers are expected to participate in meal and bedtime duties as scheduled and attend regular meetings and workshops. Teachers are also allocated some paid preparation time.

Duties and Responsibilities

To help with testing and placement of students
To provide ESL instruction (15 or 30 hours per week)
Attendance at regular staff meetings and teacher development workshops
To monitor and record student attendance
To monitor and counsel students on academic matters
To ensure students are prepared in class for excursions
To submit regular specified academic paperwork to Director of Studies (work records, class registers, completed reports)
To lead and supervise of a wide range of sporting, social and interest-based activities (when teaching 15 hours, or on the sixth day/ one evening when teaching 30 hours)
To promote activities to students and prepare activities as directed
To lead and supervise off-site excursions or an airport transfer once per week
To assist with meeting and greeting/checking in students on arrival and helping with departure transfers
To ensure the Kings policy on child safeguarding and student welfare is followed
Regular assistance with control of discipline, observance of time-keeping, etc. both at night-time and meal-times
Any other duties as directed by line manager

Person Specification

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

University degree
Recognised teacher training qualification (CELTA, Trinity Cert. TESOL, Public school teaching or equivalent)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Energy, enthusiasm, and empathy with children/ teenagers
Ability to lead a group of students on and off campus

Desirable attributes include:

Teaching experience, preferably with young learners
Previous summer camp/ center experience
Interest/ ability in areas such as sports, music, arts, drama, tour guiding
Current First Aid certificate
Child protection training

Remuneration package

This role pays a weekly stipend of $600 in addition to shared accommodation and full board on campus.

Staff at Kings are paid bi-weekly.

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Vacation Extra Centres, London (Beckenham) — Summer Vacation Social Programme Coordinator

Location: London (Beckenham)

Reports to: Summer Vacation Programme Manager

Role description

The Summer Vacation Social Programme Coordinator has a key role in the planning, preparation and delivery of our Summer Vacation Social Programme for students aged 14–17 attending courses 17 June to 23 August 2019. This role involves managing the day-to-day activities operation; supervising and coordinating the Activity Leaders. The role is temporary and may commence prior to the programme itself, in order to allow time for training and planning.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summer Programme Planning

Research and prepare relevant information relating to half-day and full-day trips, including opening times, train times and travel details
Prepare student handouts for trips
Liaise with VPM over weekly budget for activities and events
Seek feedback from students on their experiences during the programme, adapting activities, as agreed with VPM

Activity Leader Administration

Engage and motivate Activity Leaders in the delivery of a well-organised and successful social programme
Prepare Activity Leader timetables on a weekly basis in liaison with VPM Ensure Activity Leaders are aware of their responsibilities for all activities
Prepare student registers and relevant paperwork for Activity Leaders for every off-site activity
Prepare travel tickets for off-site trips
Allocate mobile phones to Activity Leaders, ensuring they are charged and topped up
Support Activity Leaders regarding any student disciplinary issues, informing VPM where necessary
Monitor performance of Activity Leaders and report any issues to VPM Collect completed Activity Leader timesheets
Ensure handover for keys, phones, etc.

Filing and other duties

Participate in social programme as Activity Leader
Maintain log of weekly activities, including any issues arising and suggestions from Activity Leaders
Perform such duties consistent with this position as may from time to time be assigned by the VPM

Person Specification

Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Personal attributes

Positive and outgoing attitude
Comfortable managing a small team of Activity Leaders
Comfortable working with teenagers
Warm and positive attitude towards young people from other countries
Strong interpersonal skills to work with a range of people calmly and with good humour
Common sense approach
Administratively efficient and competent in the use of standard IT resources

Formal qualifications

Clean DBS check
Aged 18+, ideally in the first or second year of university studies

Desirable attributes include:

Experience of participation in/ organisation of activities for young people
Knowledge of London and its many cultural opportunities
Any sporting, cultural, musical, creative skills that could add to the programme
Ability to speak a second language

How to apply

Apply with CV and cover letter to Liz Gilbert: elizabeth.gilbert@kingseducation.com

Application deadline: 27 April 2019

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Vacation Extra Centres, London (Beckenham) — Summer Vacation Activity Leader

Location: London (Beckenham)

Reports to: Summer Vacation Social Programme Coordinator

Role description

The Summer Vacation Activity Leaders play an important role in the delivery of our Summer Vacation Programmes for students aged 14–17 attending courses 17 June to 23 August 2019. This role involves supervising and engaging international students, ensuring they are safe, as well as facilitating their enjoyment of the programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead student activities both on and off-site (including cultural, social and sporting)
Represent Kings in a positive way at all times to students, staff, providers, and partners (e.g. Police, NHS staff, TfL staff etc.)
Be responsible for groups of international students when taking them on excursions, prioritising students’ safety and security at all times
Be a bright and dynamic individual inspiring young international students to stay engaged with all aspects of the Vacation programme
Communicate any issues to the Social Programme Coordinator clearly and promptly
Familiarise yourself with London and be able to map read and follow directions
Follow all Kings London discipline and other procedures
Be responsible for Travelcards, Oyster cards and entrance fees for trips, returning receipts and change to the college Accounts Department
Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and working with a variety of people of different ages from different cultural backgrounds and with varying levels of English language ability
Be punctual for all shifts given
Be proactive and contribute ideas to the Social Programme Coordinator

Person Specification

Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Personal attributes

Positive and outgoing attitude
Comfortable working with teenagers
Warm and positive attitude towards young people from other countries
Strong interpersonal skills to work with a range of people calmly and with good humour
Common sense approach

Formal qualifications

Clean DBS check
Aged 18+, ideally in the first or second year of university studies

Desirable attributes include:

Experience of participation in/ organisation of activities for young people
Knowledge of London and its many cultural opportunities
Any sporting, cultural, musical, creative skills that could add to the programme
Ability to speak a second language

How to apply

Apply with CV and cover letter to Liz Gilbert: elizabeth.gilbert@kingseducation.com

Application deadline: 27 April 2019

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

UK Vacation Extra Centres, London (Beckenham) — Summer Vacation Teacher

Location: London (Beckenham)

Reports to: Summer Vacation Academic Coordinator

Role description

The Summer Vacation Teacher has a key role in the delivery of lessons on our Summer Vacation Programme for students aged 14–17 for some or all of the weeks from 17 June to 23 August 2019. This role involves planning and delivering fun, engaging and educational lessons to our teenage learners.

Duties and Responsibilities

To plan, prepare and deliver lessons appropriate to the age, nationalities, levels and needs of the students
To help students develop their study strategies to enable independent learning
To attend meetings for planning, co-ordination and development purposes, as directed, and help keep in good order the equipment and facilities of the college
To complete all administration necessary for the smooth running of the lessons and college, and to meet legal requirements on attendance
To engage in professional development as appropriate to the needs of the college and your own interests and level of qualification
To maintain a professional demeanour at all times within the college, helping to create a positive working environment for both students and staff
To prepare concise weekly reports to monitor student progress
To write reports on students as required
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others who may be affected by acts or omissions related to your work
To co-operate fully with the management of the Company with regard to any duty or requirement imposed on them by the relevant Health and Safety legislation to allow that duty or requirement to be carried out or complied with
Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities considered appropriate by the Company

Person Specification

Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Personal attributes

Native speaker level of English
1 year minimum teaching experience
Positive and outgoing attitude
Comfortable working with teenagers
Warm and positive attitude towards young people from other countries
Strong interpersonal skills to work with a range of people calmly and with good humour

Formal qualifications

CELTA qualification
University degree
Clean DBS check
Aged 18+

Desirable attributes include:

Administratively efficient
Ability to speak a second language

How to apply

Apply with CV and cover letter to Liz Gilbert: elizabeth.gilbert@kingseducation.com

Application deadline: 27 April 2019

Kings Summer is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.