Are you an organised and professional leader with a natural ability to care for the needs of others? Then why not work with us as a Senior Student Welfare Officer in summer 2025?
The Senior Student Welfare Officer role is highly rewarding, as it combines team leadership, customer service, and direct care for students' well-being.
What does it involve?
At Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome over 6,000 students (ages 8-17) from overseas during the summer to help them improve their English. Students stay with us for 7-14 days at one of our seven fantastic school locations, taking part in a rich academic, activities and excursions programme. Our dedicated Student Welfare Team supports all pastoral and well-being needs, ensuring every student feels safe, comfortable, and supported throughout their time with us.
Our Senior Student Welfare role is pivotal in supporting our students, group leaders and team of Student Welfare Officers.
Locations: Bournemouth, Canterbury, Cambridge, Central London, Uxbridge, Northampton, and Oakham. You will provide wrap-around care for our students, and it is necessary to be residential for the duration of the contract. The news is that you don’t need to be local to apply!
Contracts:
Select a contract of 4-6 weeks, from 19th June to 10th August 2025 (25th August in Central London). You must be available throughout July, our busiest period, and for a training day in June 2025.
Hours:
This senior position requires 52 hours per week over 6 days. We provide full-board accommodation.
What’s in it for you as a Senior Student Welfare Officer?
* Opportunity for leadership experiences while earning over the summer holidays
* Full-board accommodation
* 1st Aid Course as part of your training weekend, with ongoing support
* Experience in a fast-paced, fun and multicultural educational environment
* Opportunity to gain experience working with young people in education, health or care professions
* Working with a highly experienced and supportive team
* Career progression options within our Study Holiday programmes
Pay:
£634.92 per week + holiday entitlement. Incentive: £500 discount on CELTA training course post-contract (T&Cs apply).
What does it take to be a Senior Student Welfare Officer?
* Experienced: Residential experience, preferably in a summer school environment.
* Confidence: Professional engagement with young people, supported by a Welfare and Accommodation Manager or Centre Director.
* Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS check as part of our safer recruitment policy.
* Administration: Allocate accommodation and plan for overseas students’ needs.
* Great Organisation: Manage students’ stays; ensure timely lessons and supervise mealtimes.
* Being Supportive: Cover overnight duties and provide pastoral support.
* Communication: Good spoken and written English skills.
* Responsibility: Involvement in pastoral care duties, including night shifts.
* Must have the right to work in the UK on a full-time basis throughout the contract.
More information:
WHO ARE WE? Stafford House has over 70 years’ experience providing English language study experiences in the UK. We offer 7 study locations with a range of courses.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING: We are committed to safeguarding and requiring pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines, including an enhanced DBS check.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: We pledge to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all through events, guest speakers, and focus groups.
Please apply if interested.
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