Senior Activity Leader (Holiday Club)

Vacancy Type

Casual

Location

Burgess Hill RH15 0EG

School

Prep School and Nursery

Application Deadline

Monday October 19 2026

Job Summary

Are you an energetic organised leader who loves working with children We are looking forSenior Activity Leadersto deliver a high-quality fun and safe sports and activities program for children aged 5 to 12 in our fantastic Holiday Club based at either our:

- Senior School in Upper Dicker

- Burgess Hill Girls School.

- Potential travel to our Prep School in Eastbourne when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor Activity Leaders set up daily activity rotations and keep team morale high.

• Session Oversight: Run and oversee structured engaging sports and activity sessions where every child feels inspired and included.

• Safety & Safeguarding: Enforce strict health safety and safeguarding policies. Review risk assessments and ensure student welfare is always monitored and logged.

• Registers & Admin: Oversee daily registers (drop-off activities lunch pick-up). Manage the club mobile phone and handle digital admin.

• Parent Relations: Lead drop-off/pick-up routines to build rapport with parents providing positive updates or addressing behavior/welfare concerns professionally.

• Excursions: Lead off-site trips safely strictly maintaining staff-to-child ratios and first aid protocols.

• Logistics: Manage the daily set-up pack-down and equipment stock of the site.

• Incident management- the ability to problem solve and adapt to bring about resolution whilst being calm under pressure.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience leading teams and running activities for children aged 512.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding child welfare and risk assessments.

• Excellent communication skills for managing staff and building rapport with parents.

• Highly organised energetic and adaptable.

We will be offering a casual contract with working hours varying between 08:00 - 17:00to take place during the following school holiday periods throughout the year:

• 1 week in February

• 3 weeks in Easter

• 1 week in May

• 9 weeks in Summer

• 2 weeks in October

• 1 week in December

We will be offering an hourly rate of 14.00 per hour plus holiday pay along with a range of staff benefits including:

• A generous company pension with salary exchange options

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Retail Discounts

• Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation

• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership

• Eye care vouchers

• Refer a Friend Scheme

• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)

• Complimentary Lunch provided

• Free onsite parking at the Senior School and an idyllic working location by the sea!

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact . Please note that we are unable to accept CVs applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.

Application Closing Date:Monday 19th October2026 at 8am.

Interviews will be held at our Senior School in Upper Dicker.

Bedes Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expressions nation of origin age languages spoken colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bedes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Profile

Required Experience:

Senior IC