Job Description
Overview https://youtu.be/scbTj8oR7is
ANGLO Leaders (ALs) are responsible for planning and running a fun, engaging leisure programme for teenagers. This will include leading a variety of sports and creative activities, acting as a guide on trips to places of interest, and running social events such as talent shows, themed discos, and quiz nights. ALs need to be ready to chat with students, encourage them to use English and make sure they fully enjoy their time in the UK. An overview of the role follows:
Develop and lead high-quality, engaging activities that meet the needs of ANGLO teenage students
Lead fun, structured and communicative workshop sessions with ANGLO students
Lead full and half day excursions
Supervise the students during their stay, ensuring their safety at all times
Your role & responsibilities
Preparing for and leading groups of students on full and half-day excursions, giving them basic information on the places they visit, stimulating their interest and communicating with them throughout
Leading well-organised activity sessions (sports, discos, games, crafts etc.) with enthusiasm and creativity
Leading engaging workshops with enthusiasm, following the guidelines laid out by the Workshop and Teaching Supervisor (WTS)
Reporting to and liaising with the AM (excursions, activities, and meal duties) and WTS (workshops)
Assisting with arrivals and departures
Helping with supervising students during meals, on campus and in the accommodation
Assisting in the event of an emergency
Reporting to and liaising with the Activity Manager
Supervising and encouraging students to participate in all aspects of the programme
Encouraging students to speak English at all times
Reporting student absences or sickness at the beginning of each session
Showing sensitivity to the group and individuals and creating a positive learning environment
Reading and responding to risk assessments, and reporting risks for all activities on and off campus and checking all equipment to ensure its safe usage
Responding to any feedback from students and group leaders
Being the face of ANGLO by wearing any provided uniform, implementing ANGLO’s Ethos of care, and being committed to the welfare and safeguarding of students and group leaders
RequirementsEssential (Please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements)
You have the right to work 40+ hours per week in the UK between June and August
You attend the mandatory training weekend in London
Confident, professional, enthusiastic and able to lead 10 - 18 year olds
Computer literate and competent with Google products (Drive, Docs, Sheets, GMail etc)
Approachable, friendly and able to build rapport with young people
Demonstrate strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team player attitude
Ability to work under pressure, strong work ethic and ability to implement change at short notice
Desirable
First aid/lifeguarding qualification
Experience of working with young people
Route planning experience
Enthusiasm for sightseeing
Studying for or holding a related degree
ANGLO is committed to implementing Safeguarding and Prevent policies and guidelines. All successful applicants will be required to take online certification in-line with ANGLO policies and procedures.
All ANGLO staff are required to have enhanced DBS clearance to begin work. You can read about ANGLO’s DBS Check Process here.
BenefitsBed & Board:
Residential position. Full bed and board is provided
Hours:
Average 40 hours per week at centre*. You may be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week. Evening and weekend work are required. You’ll work a six-day week and get one full day off per week.
* Centres with a final London weekend have a condensed block of approximately 30 hours across 3 days for ALs who participate in these trips
Pay:
£569.76 per week, based on 40 hours, holiday pay included
Plus paid residential Training Weekend
No overtime payment unless agreed with Head Office
Contract:
Temporary, fixed term
Preparation:
Safeguarding training and timetabling information provided before you start.
Comprehensive training provided at Training Weekend. Continued on-the-job support given.
Requirements
Essential Based and eligible to live and work in the UK Confident leading and motivating teams Subscribed to the DBS Update Service or willing to undertake a DBS check (or foreign equivalent where applicable) Able to delegate tasks to ensure all deadlines are met Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills Able to work in a high-pressure environment and adapt to changes at short notice Approachable, creative, energetic and enthusiastic Demonstrate strong organisational and problem-solving skills Computer literate and competent with Google products (Drive, Docs, Sheets, GMail etc) Desirable Willingness to act as a Local Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) Previous experience as an Activity Leader or Manager in a residential role Experience in leading/training a sports, leisure or similar team Experience of working with children/teenagers in a similar environment Route planning experience Degree in related field First aid qualification
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