Activity Leader Worcester University of Worcester
Activity Leader Worcester University of Worcester
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Activity LeaderJob Description
Job Type: Residential/NonRes FullTime
Location:Worcester
all locations:London KingsLondon DulwichLondon UxbridgeLondon RichmondReadingGuildfordReadingNorthamptonCarmarthenEdinburghDover
DATES:June 27thto August 1st2025Possibility of extension)
MLA (Move Language Ahead) is an industry leader in providing safe educational and cultural holidays to students from around the world. Each year thousands of students travel with MLA as part of our shortterm English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programmes. Along with our proprietary taskbased EFL curriculum we also provide our students with great excursions featuring some of the most popular historical and tourist destinations across the globe.
MLA WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children young people and vulnerable adults. All students should expect to feel safe within all areas of our seasonal programme. The primary concern at all times is the interests and safety of each student and the organisation takes all reasonable steps to protect children from harm discrimination or degrading treatment and to uphold their rights.
MLA staff working with young learners will all go through our safer recruitment process including online or faceto face interviews record checks of references and background checks in line with the countrys regulations to ensure they are able to work with young people provide evidence of qualifications and work experience as part of the process and according to ourSafeguarding PolicyandPrevent Policy.
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Responsible for the activity and excursion programme for international students
- Fulltime summer role available from midJune midAugust
- Represent MLA values
- 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday)
- Residential employment available from late June midAugust
June 27thto August 1st2025Possibility of extension)
Possibility of extension in some centres (starting in June and/or finishing midAugust)
Your role as an MLA Activity Leader goes beyond just ensuring safety and wellbeing; its about fostering a sense of excitement and connection among our diverse group of international students. Your days will be filled with creativity as you design and lead engaging activities from afternoon sports to evening dance parties ensuring every moment is brimming with energy and enthusiasm.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Must have an EU passport/right to work in Ithe UK and a valid Criminal Record Check form your country of residence
- Proven suitability to work with students under 18: at least 2 references.
Desirable
- Summer School experience in Ireland or the UK
Person Specification
- Ability to develop positive relationships with students earning their trust whilst maintaining proper professional boundaries
- Display absolute commitment to the highest standards of professional behaviour and at all times to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children
- Positive outlook
- Enthusiasm and creativity
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work long hours in a highpressure environment
- Passion for working with youth
- Flexibility and adaptability
SCHEDULE
As an Activity Leader youll enjoy a dynamic and flexible work schedule designed to meet the exciting demands of our programme. Shifts will vary across mornings afternoons evenings and weekends providing you with diverse working hours. For example you may be scheduled for a morning and afternoon shift one day and an afternoon and evening shift the next.
Each staff member is contracted for up to 44 hours per week. At the end of every week youll be required to confirm and sign off on your worked hours to ensure everything is accurately recorded.
KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure adequate preparation & set up for on/offsite activities and excursions
- Lead supervise motivate & engage students on activities and excursions
- Proactively encouraging the children to take part in planned activities both during the day and in the evenings
- Ensuring you have read and are adhering to all risk assessments
- Assist in the organisation and preparation of a wide range of activities including during the day evenings weekend excursions and pastoral duties
- Participate in supervise and lead all activities including sports karaoke disco nights etc.
- Establish accurate meeting locations and times and effectively communicate this information to the guests for activities and excursions
- Provide guided tours once the group arrives at the destination to familiarize and educate guests
Attend all required training and induction meetings and take an active part in discussion and feedback prior to start of employment
Review itineraries and become knowledgeable about attractions
Complete any required training sessions/courses both online and in person as directed
Provide all necessary paperwork prior to employment
Administrative
Support our Group Leaders with their needs and questions
Answer phones and make calls to confirm bookings reservations etc.
Assist the center administration in making photocopies running errands preparing activities etc
Safeguarding & Welfare
Promoting the welfare of students and adhere to and comply with theMLA Safeguarding Policy
Provide safety and welfare assistance to students.
Be vigilant for possible welfare problems of students
Inform your CD/Welfare Manager of any absences immediately
Report any issues which may be affecting students safety wellbeing and academic performance
Be aware of relevant fire health and safety issues in the classroom and around the centre
COMPENSATION
Activity Leader(Non Residential)
Per Hour GBP 13
Activity Leader(Residential)
GBP 54000 per week
*Holiday Pay12.07 is to be added to weekly pay.
*SingleBonusfor returning Activity Leaders GBP 200
*Housing deductionof GBP 9.10 per day will be applied for residential positions.
MLA REPUTATION & CODE OF CONDUCT
Actively support MLA in its mission to provide top quality programmes
Provide courses that will support and enable the students to realise their potential and achieve their academic targets
Comply with management requests to follow the guidelines of external organisations such as British Council in a timely and accurate manner
Be dressed in a presentable professional way
Start on time if this is not possible you must inform your manager as early as possible
Develop a good rapport with the students and Group Leaders and avoid absences as much as possible
Follow the code of conduct specifically detailed in your Handbook.
MLA EQUALITY STATEMENT
MLA Move Language Ahead is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age gender marital status being pregnant or on maternity leave race (including ethnic or national origin nationality and colour) disability sexual orientation or expression religion beliefs or any other nonjobrelated criteria.
Employment Type
Part-Time
