Activity Leader
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
As a summer school Activity Leader, you will organise and lead on-site activities for students (ages 8-17), ensuring a fun, safe, and engaging environment. You will supervise off-site excursions and support student welfare, helping create memorable experiences.
What we’re looking for
We’re searching for energetic and inspiring Activity Leaders who enjoy meeting people from all over the world, and love creating and delivering sessions that develop sports, arts and crafts and other stimulating group activities!
What the Job Is About
As a summer school Activity Leader, you will organise and lead on-site activities for students (ages 8-17), ensuring a fun, safe, and engaging environment. You will supervise off-site excursions and support student welfare, helping create memorable experiences. The role may also include being part of our airport meet & greet team, designing memorable creative sessions or putting together excursion plans and itineraries. You will be part of a friendly team, receive paid induction training, and benefit from ongoing CPD throughout your contract.
Salary
£626.74 per week (£559.24 + 12.07% holiday pay)
Plus paid induction programme
Contract details
- Contracts available from 1-6 weeks, depending on operational needs
- Up to 44 hours per week across six days with one full day off per week
- Evening and weekend work expected as part of the residential schedule
- Free accommodation in single rooms with staff-only shared bathrooms
- Three meals a day + free tea and coffee
Locations
Oxford – St Edward’s School (ages 8–17) - 1st July – 12th August 2026
Frensham – Frensham Heights School (ages 12–17) - 8th July – 5th August 2026
Why Choose Us?
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] have delivered unforgettable summer school experiences across the UK since 2011. We are a British Council-accredited organisation and proud member of the International House World Organisation. We place our students’ safety, happiness, and well-being at the centre of everything we do. We’re committed to creating memorable moments for every young learner while supporting our staff with professional development, skills training and a collaborative environment. It’s no surprise so many of our staff return year after year!
In our most recent, British Council inspection (2024), we were recognised for strengths across multiple areas, including strategic and quality management, student administration, care of students, and leisure opportunities. With us, you will:
- Work in a positive, professional environment
- Join a welcoming team with many returning staff
- Build confidence interacting with and leading groups of mixed-nationality young learners
- Strengthen your CV with real pastoral and residential experience
- Develop your skills through observation and monitoring
Right to Work
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. All appointments require a DBS/Police Check and satisfactory references.
Application Information
International House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young learners. https://www.ihlondon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/YL-Safeguarding-Policy-2025-updated-02.06.pdf
Please note that if you are successful at the interview stage, all offers are subject to two references, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, and Police Check (if living abroad) that are considered satisfactory to IH London.
Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to offer sponsorship. Therefore, applicants must have valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
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