Contract Dates -09/07/2025 - 18/08/2025 OR 09/07/2025 - 12/08/2025 The Role SBC Activity Leaders are vital members of the Activity Programme, responsible for planning and delivering the wide range of exciting activities that SBC schools offer to students. These activities are a central part of the summer school experience, providing students with opportunities to engage, have fun, and make lasting memories. Enthusiastic, energetic, and creative Activity Leaders are essential for ensuring the success of the programme and the enjoyment of the students. Beyond the classroom, the Activity Programme offers a dynamic environment where students can practise and develop their English language skills in real-world, interactive settings. In addition to their role in delivering activities, Activity Leaders support in the boarding houses. This provides an opportunity to spend more informal time with students, helping with their boarding care and contributing to their overall well-being. By fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere both during activities and in the boarding environment, Activity Leaders play a crucial role in ensuring students feel supported, confident, and fully engaged in their summer school experience. The Site Headington Summer School is located in the leafy suburb of Headington in Oxford, yet it is only a mile from the very centre of the historic town. Year-round, Headington operates as an all-girls school educating around 1,000 students from 30 different nationalities. This international element means that the host school is perfectly geared toward providing a welcoming and exciting atmosphere for summer school students. The facilities are excellent, with newly decorated bright accommodation for students and staff. The school is for students aged 13-16 and the capacity is approximately 200 students a week. Ways we support our Activity Leaders : Fully paid DBS check Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival All meals and accommodation included CPD and Appraisals Staff Wellbeing Initiative Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP) Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email Online safeguarding and prevent training Professional, fun and supportive environment Remuneration : Paid weekly, one week in arrears. The weekly rate received for Activity Leaders is £600 PLUS any accrued holiday to be paid at the end of contract) Food and accommodation are included for all residential SBC staff. Main Duties: Acquaint yourself with the SBC Social Programme session plans, risk assessments, resources and equipment during the induction period. Plan, prepare and facilitate a wide range of activity sessions to groups of students. Support in the preparation, planning, delivery and pack-down of whole school events. Bring energy and enthusiasm to all aspects of the Summer School programme. Alongside the wider staff team, promote the social programme amongst the student body, supporting with sign-up and encourgaing all students to participate. Lead a group of students on off-site excursions, following pre-planned itineraries and ensuring thorough supervision throughout. Ensure that the students are safe at all times during activities, events and excursions Handle administrative tasks to include activity sign-up, registers, risk assessments and accident and incident logs. Plan for session observations, reflect upon them, and attend feedback sessions with the Social Programme Manager(s) to discuss potential areas of improvement. Safeguarding Responsibilities Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of students in your care Attend on-site safeguarding training during induction week Carry out SBC’s safeguarding policy and ensuring others do the same. Develop positive relationships with students, earning their trust whilst maintaining proper professional boundaries, E.g. Not sharing personal information such as contact details or social media with students. Listen to students and being vigilant regarding the potential indicators of abuse. Report any potential concerns to the school's Designated Safeguarding Officer Please see the attached Job description for a more complete list of the duties associated with the Activity Leader role. About You SBC PERSON SPECIFICATION All members of staff employed by SBC will be expected to bring certain key qualities to the operation. There must be a professional interest in working with young people and particularly international children. Safety and welfare of the students is of paramount importance at SBC and a practical enforcing of this belief should be a quality exhibited by all staff. We look for staff who are: Approachable & empathic to the needs of students Enthusiastic & engaging Diplomatic, responsible & motivated Flexible within the summer school environment We expect all SBC staff to be able to communicate effectively with our students, using an appropriate level of language to suit the group. SBC staff must demonstrate patience, empathy and an emotional awareness towards students both individually and in within a group setting. We expect all staff to take control of students and to manage discipline and behavioural issues in a firm, positive and constructive manner. Essential • Experience in leading or coaching groups of children in a professional capacity • Experience of, and genuine enjoyment of working with children • Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, flexibility • Ability to take control of and lead a group of children on activities and during excursions Desirable • Qualifications and experience in leading young people in either tennis, dance, performing arts, music or arts & crafts • First Aid/Lifeguard qualification • Experience and qualifications in coaching other sport • Experience of residential international boarding About Us Founded in 2008, Summer Boarding Courses have united students from around the world through education. Delivering award-winning, future-focused courses that strike the perfect balance between academic and social enrichment. Our courses unlock potential and ignite a spark for long-term success. Our residential summer courses take place at some of the UK’s top boarding schools and university college campuses, including Eton College, Oxford University Colleges and Headington School. We carefully select our campuses to ensure that they provide the perfect environment for our students to live and study. Over 15,800 students from 152 nationalities have been welcomed to study with us to date. Whether it’s preparing for future studies, developing 21st–century skills or building confidence, the knowledge gained on an SBC course allows students to go forward and apply what they have learnt to other areas of their education and beyond; giving them the necessary skills to achieve their future goals. The EL Gazette publishes a league table based on British Council inspections, and SBC have been ranked Number 1 from 2018 to 2023. We are very proud of this achievement and will continue to grow and develop our courses to offer students extraordinary experiences. SBC is the only multi-campus summer school provider in the UK to have achieved a perfect 15/15 areas of strength by the British Council. A true hallmark of educational quality. TO APPLY We want to make sure we do all we can to set candidates up for success in this process. If you require any adjustments to help you at interview and/or you have any questions at all, please contact us at: [email protected] Please note, as this post involves direct contact with vulnerable children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. SHOULD YOU BE SUCCESSFUL Any gaps in your CV will be enquired about and must be explained satisfactorily You will have to prove your Right to Work in the UK You will provide the details of two recent and relevant referees who we will contact and specifically ask about your suitability to work with children and any concerns. You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), and equivalent if you live, or have lived, outside of the UK You will be asked to state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children Official identification and certificates will be required for our records Please be aware that SBC may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet out safeguarding duties. SBC SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT Summer Boarding Courses is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to. SBC EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT We operate a policy of equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.