Activity Leader (Summer 2026)

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Activity Leader

At UKLC we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 8-18 years.

Our aims are simple: to Educate Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life-changing experiences for young international learners.

As an Activity Leader you will support the delivery of UKLCs activity and excursion programmes ensuring every session is fun inclusive and safe. Youll create a safe supportive environment where students can grow their skills build confidence and make lasting connections.

We also have non-residential Performing Arts and Football Specialist positions available at some centres.

If you have the relevant experience and qualification/s and are interested in taking on one of these roles please email for more information.

Job Description

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Reporting to: Excursion and Activity Manager and Activity Coordinator.

Opportunity for Progression: Activity Coordinator or Excursion and Activity Manager.

Pre-Summer Preparation

Attend an online pre-summer training session and in-person inductions
Attend the team induction and assist with centre setup.

Summer Activity and Excursion Delivery

Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the centre as required.
Lead excursions when required and ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times.
Supervise mealtimes as required.
Collaborate with the Excursion and Activity Manager and Activity Coordinator to deliver an inclusive programme of activities.
Ensure all equipment is well-maintained and returned after use.
Foster a sense of excitement and involvement encouraging all students to participate fully.

Teamwork and Communication

Attend daily team meetings to provide updates and receive guidance.
Support the wider activity team working collaboratively to achieve a seamless programme.
Assist Sport and Activity Instructors with delivering sports sessions as required.
Work with the team and group leaders to maintain student discipline.

Feedback and Administration

Act as a key point of contact for students and group leaders addressing activity-related queries promptly and effectively.
Ensure students and group leaders are informed about the timetable and feel encouraged to participate.
Provide feedback to the Activity Coordinator and Excursion and Activity Manager.
Maintain accident and damage records.
Assist with maintaining noticeboards and keeping activity-related records up to date.
Read understand and sign off to all risk assessments for excursions and activities.
Submit end-of-contract feedback to support programme improvement.

Safeguarding and Professionalism

UKLC is committed to implementing our Safeguarding policies and procedures. Clickhere to read our Safeguarding policy.
All successful candidates will need to complete Prevent and Safeguarding e-learning.
Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook and information on AirManual.
Maintain good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.
Safeguard the welfare and protection of the students in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
Act as a positive role model promoting UKLCs values at all times.
Maintain an entirely professional manner at all times.
Follow the dress code in the Culture Book at all times.

Working Hours

24 sessions per fortnight based on a six-day working week.
A session is approximately three and a half hours. This would be an activity session an evening activity or a half-day excursion. A full-day excursion is two sessions.
If a session is 3-hours or more in length you will get a half hour break (or two fifteen-minute breaks).
Airport transfers may be considered as one or two sessions depending on the duration.
In most centres excursions and activities take place at weekends and it will be necessary for Activity Leaders to work on six consecutive days.

Session Breakdown

8.30am 9am: Team Meeting
9 - 12:30pm (including a half an hour unpaid break)
2 5:30pm (including a half an hour unpaid break)
7:30 10:30pm (including a half an hour unpaid break if the evening activity is three hours or more)

Salary and Benefits

Full-board accommodation is provided for residential team members. We do not deduct any money from your salary for board and lodgings. You will be fully catered for during your time with us.
Weekly salary (including holiday pay) of 521.13 (18 20 year olds)/ 607.42 (21).
All salaries are paid monthly in arrears (on the last day of the month).
Holiday pay is added to your final pay packet.

This job description is an outline of your main responsibilities. Within the context of your contract of employment the company may within reason request you undertake other tasks and duties as needs dictate.

Person Specification	Essential	Desirable
Experience	Experience working with young people in summer schools or similar settings.
Qualifications	National Governing Body Sports qualifications and/or PGCE in Physical Education.	Lifeguard qualification. Relevant First Aid qualification. Qualifications/experience in related subjects such as drama sports and music etc
Skills and Knowledge	Committed to ensuring the safety of students.	Knowledge of the local area.
Personal Qualities	Adaptability and flexibility. Boundless energy and enthusiasm. Excellent communication and motivational skills. Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.
Legal requirements	Full right to work in the UK.
Safer Recruitment Checks	Minimum of 2 reference checks. Enhanced DBS Check. Overseas Police Check (if applicable). Review of the applicants online footprint and publicly accessible social media profiles in line with statutory guidance for safer recruitment. We will seek to run Prohibited List Checks (if applicable)

Available Centres

You will also need to attend induction which will take place on the first day of your contract. Specific dates and times will be set closer to the time.

Location	Centre	Start Date	End Date
Bristol	Clifton College	7^th July	18^th August
Cheltenham	Dean Close School	8^thJuly	19^th August
Crewe	Cheshire Campus	14^th June	9^th August
Hatfield	Queenswood School	6^th July	3^rd August
London	Kings College (Waterloo Campus)	6^th July	31^st August
London	Queen Mary University London	21^st June	23^rd August
Manchester	Chethams School	6^th July	3^rd August
Nantwich	Reaseheath College	3^rdJuly	31^st July
Portsmouth	University of Portsmouth	1^st July	29^th July
Reading	Queen Annes School	5^th July	9^th August
Winchester	St Swithuns School	13^th July	10^th August
York	Bootham School	5^th July	2^nd August

Join Us! Ready to inspire

Play a pivotal role in creating meaningful experiences for young learners.
Inspire students and enrich lives.
Help deliver a summer students will never forget!

Still need more information Clickhere to hear what a summer as part of UKLCs activity team from some of our previous summer teams!

Activity LeaderAt UKLC we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 8-18 years. Our aims are simple: to Educate Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life-changing experiences for young international l...