Activity Leader

Dean Close Summer School is seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and energetic Activity Leaders to help deliver an unforgettable summer experience for international students aged 12–17. The programme runs for four weeks from July 8 – August 5 with international students typically joining for two weeks at a time (either July 8 to July 22 or July 22 to August 5).

Reporting to the Activities Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in creating a fun, safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for our students. This hands-on position includes:

• Leading and supervising a wide range of afternoon activities and evening events

• Planning sessions with the Activities Coordinator and ensuring equipment and facilities are ready

• Leading excursions and supporting students in exploring British culture

• Promoting spoken English through activities, games, and teamwork

• Maintaining excellent safeguarding, pastoral care, and behaviour management

• Engaging with students, staff, group leaders, and agents with enthusiasm and professionalism

• Assisting with airport transfers

• Participating in residential duties (if in a residential role)

The successful applicant will have previous experience of working for a summer school leading activities and events. Sports coaching qualifications are desirable but not essential. We are particularly looking for people who are qualified and have experience to lead our skills’ academies in

• Coding

• Art & Design

• Outdoor Adventure

• Tennis

• Performing Arts

• Cookery

• Swimming

• British Sports

• Swimming

The Dean Close Foundation are a values-driven organisation that fosters love, courage, and contribution. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.  We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustments are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date.  We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk with your query.