Clifton College, Bristol – Summer Language School

Must be a BRITISH CITIZEN to apply!

Fields of Expertise: Summer Camp,   
Salary: Negotiable
Clifton College

Details: Clifton College runs a Summer Language School programme during July/August each
year, inviting students aged between 8 – 17 from all over the world to come & experience
life in a British boarding school, learn English, & take part in many sport/drama/art &
crafts/teambuilding activities & excursions.
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals, with a keen interest in
sport/drama/arts & crafts/teambuilding activities, to assist us in delivering of this fantastic
programme for 7 weeks over the summer period. We have established, over many years
of operations, a fantastic reputation for high-quality staff members who develop great
relationships with students and overseas Group Leaders alike, and help us deliver a
fantastic programme.
Applicants would ideally have experience in running sport/drama/arts &
crafts/teambuilding activities for children, but we are also looking for strong applicants
who can show initiative under pressure, engage with our students, and can bring
enthusiasm to our team and the programme.
Why work on the Clifton College Summer Language School?
We specialise in English language courses for students aged 8 – 17 and concentrate on a
balanced mix between learning in the classroom and learning during activities and on
excursions. We are dedicated to giving students a memorable, enjoyable and, above all,
safe experience whenever they stay at Clifton College.
Our staff are without doubt our most valuable asset and our students frequently say the
staff are one of the best things about their vacation in the UK. We welcome new
applicants but also value our returning staff, and to both we offer an attractive package
that includes:
A competitive weekly salary including holiday pay
Full-board accommodation within the College boarding houses
Usage of the College Sports facilities over your employment
How do we recruit our staff?
All prospective staff must complete our official Job Application Form and send to us
along with a copy of their CV. In line with safer recruitment for roles involving
responsibility for, or substantial access to under 18s, all gaps in employment history must
be explained, references will be followed up and all staff will undergo an Enhanced DBS
check (or overseas equivalent).
We will then invite successful applicants to an Assessment Day. Applicants are
recommended to read the job description for the role they are applying for in order to best
prepare for the Assessment Day. Candidates successful at this Assessment Day are
then offered a position, subject to receipt of three satisfactory references, relevant
safeguarding checks, and proof of identity.
There are a number of roles available:
Centre Manager & Assistant Centre Manager x 2
Responsibility for management of entire site, dealing with
accommodation/catering/works/facilities departments in order to ensure the efficient
running of the Language Schools.
Excursions & Transportation Manager
Responsibility for the administration of the excursions and transportation of the Summer
Language School students, most notably the arrival/departure of students, and the
excursions our students are sent on each week
Social Programme Manager
Responsibility for producing & overseeing the Activity Managers & a programme
involving sport/drama/arts & crafts/teambuilding activities, providing optimum
entertainment for the age range of students.
Kids’ (8 – 12 years) & Teens (13 – 17 years) Activity Managers
Responsibility for the delivery of the activity programme for 8 – 12 year olds (Kids’) for 13
– 17 year olds (Teens), staff management of Activity Leaders required to deliver
programme.
Activity/House Leaders
Responsibility for delivering the activity programme to appropriate age groups, with the
opportunity to plan & deliver own sessions. Accompanying students on half and full-day
excursions, and responsibility for safety and welfare of students in the boarding houses
overnight.
All contracts include full board & accommodation.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE OFFICIALLY THROUGH THE CLIFTON
COLLEGE WEBSITE, AT http://.ccsl-cliftoncollege/language-courses/
Assessment Days will take place the week commencing Monday 20th February. Please
make sure you are available for travel to Bristol during this week.
PLEASE NOTE, WE CANNOT CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OVER SKYPE OR ON THE
TELEPHONE.
For informal enquiries, please contact Brad Clark, the Sports & Educational Courses
Manager
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for the successful applicants. The School
is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Clifton College is an equal
opportunities employer.