2026 UK Residential Activity Leader, Dover

UK RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY LEADER

Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry leading safe educational and cultural programmes to students from around the world.

Students families and agents from around the world have chosen MLA for the quality of our language courses for the established trust of our brand and for the meticulous attention to detail in our packages. The MLA formula for a summer centre is a unique blend of many full-day and half-day excursions an amazing activity programme and specialised language this way we have broken the barriers of the traditional summer language course.

MLA WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children young people and adults at risk. 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 face-to- 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 our Safeguarding Policy Preventing Sexual Harassment and Prevent Policy.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for the activity and excursion programme for international students

• Full-time summer role available from mid-June mid-August
• Represent MLA values
• 6 days per week
• 1 day off per week
• Residential employment available from June 27^th to August 1^st 2026

(Possibility of extension in some centres (starting in June and/or finishing mid-August)

An MLA Activity Leader goes beyond just ensuring safety and well-being and promoting the welfare of students and adhere to and comply with the MLA Safeguarding Policy. Your role is 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 and excursions from walking tours to evening dance parties ensuring every moment is brimming with energy and enthusiasm. Working hours are variable and will be organised according to a rota in the centre. MLA programmes are hard work and you might exceptionally be requested to assist outside your working hours.

Essential

• Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland). If youre based outside the UK also a 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 the UK or in Ireland.
• First Aid certificate
• Sports/Coaching training
• Volunteering experience
• Involvement in active groups (e.g. scouts trekking sports etc)

Person Specification

• Ability to develop positive relationships with students earning their trust whilst maintaining proper professional boundaries
• Ability to provide safety and welfare assistance to students
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and interpersonal)
• Display absolute commitment to the highest standards of professional behaviour
• Positive outlook
• Enthusiasm and creativity
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work long hours in a high-pressure 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 distributed Monday to Sunday with one full day off per week. Your day off will be decided based on centre needs. 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 and set up for on/offsite activities and excursions
• Ensure you have read and are adhere to all risk assessments
• Review itineraries and become knowledgeable about attractions
• Complete your Safeguarding and Prevent Training Level 1 and adhere to MLA Safeguarding Policy
• Lead supervise motivate and engage students on activities and excursions
• Pro-actively encourage the students to take part in planned activities both during the day and in the evenings
• Assist in the organisation and preparation of a wide range of activities excursions and pastoral care
• Brief Group Leaders and Students accurately about activities excursion rules meeting locations and times and communicate all necessary information effectively to ensure safety at all times.
• Assist in airport transfers and welcome Group Leaders and Students to the MLA Programme
• Lead campus tours and assist in the organisation of accommodation.

Training & CPD

• Complete all required pre-employment training
• Attend the in-person induction training and take an active part in discussions

Read and understand MLA policies sent during the recruitment process

Read understand and adhere to the guidelines set out in your Handbook

Be open to feedback during appraisals and set your own developmental goals for you to work on during your time with MLA

Request guidance on and actively seek professional development to improve your skills

Experienced Activity Leaders should be open to provide guidance and actively help peers seeking professional development

Administrative

• Support our Group Leaders with their needs and questions
• Monitor and be active in communication channels
• Assist the centre administration in making photocopies running errands preparing activities etc
• Collect registers from the office and return them accurately filled in timely

Safeguarding & Welfare

• Promoting the welfare of students and adhere to and comply with the MLA Safeguarding Policy
• Provide safety and welfare assistance to students
• Be vigilant for possible welfare problems of students
• Inform your Centre Director/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

Residential Activity Leaders GBP 540 weekly. Holiday Pay (12.07%) will be added to rates. Inclusive of holiday pay up to GBP 605 weekly

• Housing deduction of GBP 9.10 per day will be applied for residential positions.
• Paid training and induction.
• Work as part of a strong team and gain experience
• Opportunities for professional development e.g. appraisals opportunities for promotion.
• Regular Training sessions to run activities/excursions/risk assessment

*Returning Activity Leaders will receive a bonus of GBP 150 after completing their full 4-week contract.

*Please note that due to the logistics of the employment you may be required to move to another centre where extra staff are required. Only in this case will we cover all the travel expenses that may be incurred.

MLA REPUTATION & CODE OF CONDUCT

Support and enable the students during the programme to realise their potential and achieve their targets

Comply with management requests to follow the guidelines of external organisations such as British Council in a timely and accurate manner

Wear your MLA uniform while on duty at all times and keep it clean and presentable.

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 non-job-related criteria.