Activity Leader
About this role
Activity Leader
Application Deadline: 17 August 2026
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Zero Hours
Location: Oxford International Edinburgh Centre
Compensation: £15.48 / hour
Description
Oxford International, Edinburgh are recruiting for Activity Leaders. As an Activity Leader, you are an ambassador of the school with responsibility for transfers and excursions. This includes exciting activities that help students get to know Edinburgh and meet other students from all around the world.
Activity Leaders also have the opportunity to get creative, by suggesting new activity ideas, workshops and places to visit!
Enthusiasm, charisma and an interest in working with young people from across the world are key requirements. We have groups throughout the year, and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.
Initially, the role is offered on a part-time basis but for the right person can become a full-time position.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Meet groups of students on arrival at the airport
- Be a positive role model for the students, providing a supportive and encouraging environment for each student to develop
- Being mindful of the health and safety of the students, every excursion, transfer or activity you lead will be delivered with energy and professionalism
- Having been briefed beforehand, you will guide students on cultural excursions to major cities in the UK
- Confidence and initiative are key feature to making sure every excursion is a success for our students
- Maintain suitable levels of student discipline, safety and welfare
- Under the guidance of the Groups Coordinator, plan and deliver a variety of on-site activities
- You will be given the chance to be creative, bringing new ideas you have and implementing these into the activity programme
Person Specifications
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- Undergo an Enhanced PVG check or overseas equivalent
Qualifications
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English
- Have a valid First Aid qualification (Desirable)
Experience and knowledge
- Thorough understanding of what makes a successful activity programme
- Experience of working with students from a diversity of cultures
- Experience planning and organising events
- Knowledge of H&S regulations, risk assessments (Desirable)
Skills and abilities
- Have a flexible approach to your work, along with the ability to cope with changing priorities
- Have the drive to work collaboratively and contribute to the team
- Have a passion for and experience for working with children/teenagers in a
- formal or informal setting
- Knowledge of a second language (Desirable)
- First aid training (Desirable)
Personal qualities
- Adopts a highly professional approach to work
- Adopts a collaborative approach to working
- Resilient, flexible and responds positively to new challenges, seeking solutions
- Strong cultural awareness and knowledge
- Empathetic and able to deal with people from a range of nationalities and cultures
- Acts with integrity at all times
- Willingly take part in all relevant training as required, such as fire marshal, Prevent, and safeguarding courses
Disclaimer
Company at a glance
Oxford International is a global education platform that works with universities and institutions worldwide to help students access international education and progress into higher education and careers.
Founded in 1991, our portfolio includes university pathway programmes, English language and academic preparation, higher education and vocational courses, English testing and digital learning through Oxford International Digital Institute, supporting learning without limits for students worldwide.
Each year, we help almost 80,000 students from more than 100 countries access education opportunities through our growing portfolio of programmes and partnerships across the UK, Canada, Australia, India, Germany and the USA, as well as through our digital learning.
Our global team of 250+ recruitment, admissions and conversion specialists, based in 50+ locations worldwide, works alongside a network of 2,500+ educational consultants to support international students and connect institutions with the right talent.
With over 30 years of heritage, Oxford International combines global market expertise with strong institutional partnerships to help students succeed and institutions connect with international talent.
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