About this role
Summer Activity Leader - 2027
Brighton, UK
£610.08 p/w
EF Brighton Junior (9 - 14 year olds)
Lancing College, Lancing
(Full time, fixed-term)
Are you a confident and outgoing person? Do you enjoy cultural exchange, events and visiting world-famous destinations? Would you like to provide international students from across the globe with an invaluable experience in the UK? If so, EF wants you!
Careers at EF | Open the world with us
EF's mission is opening the world through education. A career with EF combines the support and opportunity with a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers - creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you're passionate about - we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.
Your role as an Activity Leader
We're looking for natural leaders who will facilitate the organisation and delivery of activities, events and excursions for groups of international students. No day is the same in this role, from taking students on unique excursions, to running epic themed murder mysteries while dressed as your favourite film character! These roles are offered on a full-time, flexible basis that will involve evening and weekend shifts (Monday to Friday: morning and evening, or afternoon and evening plus Saturday or Sunday full day).
Your responsibilities as an Activity Leader
Leading groups of international students on a variety of activities, events, ceremonies and day trips
Creating a lively atmosphere during excursions and delivering excellent customer service
Taking responsibility for health, safety and well-being of all students, including completing and adhering to risk assessments and emergency situations in line with EF policies and procedures
Liaising with co-leaders and the activity management team to discuss improvements to future activities and events
Ensuring the EF behaviour code is adhered to and informs the management immediately if there are any issues or problems
Assisting with other duties as requested by the summer management team
Requirements
Highly motivated, energetic and positive with a sociable and outgoing personality
Confident in leading and managing groups of students
Highly organised and thorough, able to use your initiative and work unsupervised
Ability to handle difficult situations with ease and remain calm under pressure
Appreciation of cultural differences and sensitive to needs of international students
A flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essential
Experience working with 9 - 14 year olds (preferable but not essential)
All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
Why you'll love working with EF in Brighton
Experience working in a diverse and vibrant area
Work with a huge range of activities in Brighton
Continuous professional development
Work in a truly international environment
Regular social events
Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided
Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
Global career opportunities
External trainings on safeguarding and mental health first aid
Summer camp canteen
Subsided accommodation available
What do our staff say?
"I love being exposed to different cultures and I get to practice other languages."
"I like all the staff I work with and we work as a team. There is so much diversity within the school - both students and staff."
"It's a pleasure to come to work so I can see my amazing colleagues and students from around the world."
EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CV must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
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