Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff.
Our vision for your employment is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner.
Deepen your understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career.
You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people who are dedicated to making a difference through their work.
Alpadia employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity.
In 2024 we welcomed 64 different students nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.
Job Description
Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer 2025 an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people, who have the ability to engage and inspire young students, and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves.
We are currently recruiting for Night Supervisors on a fixed term summer contract.
Your role:
* Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care
* Patrol the site systematically to ensure that the residence is secure and the students are safe.
* Liaise closely with Camp Manager with regards to any security concerns.
* Ensure that all ALPADIA rules, procedures and directives are understood and adhered to in full.
* Monitor the whereabouts of students on site, ensuring separation of genders and discouraging night time wandering out of rooms and buildings.
* Ensure the health and safety, welfare and discipline of students, anticipating discrimination, bullying, and damage.
* Take responsibility for the school buildings e.g. locking up, lights off, etc.
* Completing a nightly report and presenting this to the Camp Manager each morning.
* Ensuring you are fully familiar and ready to enact Alpadia’s Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Anti-Bullying and any other relevant policies.
* Dealing with all other reasonable requests as decided by the Camp Manager
Qualifications
Your profile:
* Are always courteous and polite at all times with everyone.
* Do not argue with your colleagues in front of students or their Leaders.
* Do not delegate your duties to other people.
* Work as a team.
* Use your common sense to solve unforeseeable problems.
* Do not drink alcohol or smoke in front of the students.
* Keep a positive attitude even if something goes wrong.
* Make students and Group Leaders understand the importance of being punctual at all times.
* Do not joke about sexual or personal matters with students.
* Be careful of your body language, and to always think what your behaviour could look like to a suspicious adult.
* Being flexible and adaptable to change
* Inform the Camp Manager if you have a problem with a student or if anything comes to light
Additional Information
We offer you:
* An industry competitive salary
* An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
* An international working environment
* Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression
Location of our course centre and dates of commitment:
* Brighton 29.06.25 – 09.08.25
* 6 x nights per week, 22:00 onwards
Miscellaneous:
* Typically a residential position with accommodation provided on site
* We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students therefore all staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check (and provide overseas conduct certificates where applicable)
* Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.
How to Apply
Please apply with CV and cover letter. Please note, we have multiple roles available, and this vacancy will remain open until all positions are filled. We recommend that you apply at your earliest convenience. Only applicants invited to an interview will receive a reply.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Alpadia Language Schools, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know using this form.