Residential Activity Leader

Overview

About The Role

Are you passionate about working with young people? Are you a natural leader with a flair for creating fun and engaging events? Join Bell Educational Services Ltd's talented team of Activity Leaders, working on Bell Educational Services Ltd's UK-based residential young learner courses this Winter. Bell Educational Services Ltd is seeking enthusiastic individuals to plan, prepare, and deliver a diverse range of activities to learners aged 11-17.

Your Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging activities in performing arts, sports, arts and crafts, and large group games and events.
• Encourage active participation, engagement, and inclusivity in your sessions.
• Ensure student attendance and positive behaviour.
• Lead and supervise study tours, creating a safe and enjoyable offsite learning experience.
• Assist with pastoral duties, such as house meetings and supervising mealtimes.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment.

About You:

Bell Educational Services Ltd is looking for candidates who are:

• Responsible: You consistently prioritise the safety and well-being of Bell Educational Services Ltd's young learners and keep safeguarding at the heart of everything you do.
• Creative: You bring innovative and fun ideas to make activities enjoyable and educational.
• Culturally sensitive: You demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences and ensure an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Enthusiastic: You are passionate about working with young people and bring enthusiasm and energy to teamwork.

Bell Educational Services Ltd is especially interested in candidates with expertise or coaching experience in the following areas:

• Sports: Football, tennis, cricket, archery, volleyball, badminton, basketball, and hockey
• Art and design
• Cookery
• Photography and film making
• Performing arts: dance, drama, and music

The ideal candidate will be available during January and February with additional availability throughout 2025.

About Bell Educational Services Ltd:

Bell Educational Services Ltd's school in Hertfordshire provides both staff and students with excellent premises and facilities. As well as a competitive salary, staff will also benefit from:

• Free accommodation and meals
• Holiday pay (paid on top of salary for any accrued but untaken holiday)
• Company paid induction upon arrival onsite
• Company paid DBS check
• Regular CPD sessions to enhance your professional development and opportunities for promotion/future work.
• Discount of 50% on a future CELTA course after successful completion of a full summer contract.

Opportunities for Future Career Growth:

Working for Bell on Bell Educational Services Ltd's Young Learner courses offers valuable experience for individuals looking to work with children in the future. You will develop skills in planning, leadership, communication, teamwork, time management, and youth engagement while making a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Desired start date - 2nd January 2025

Safer Recruitment:

• A DBS/Police Check will be requested in the event of a successful application (this will be paid for by Bell).
• Bell Educational Services Ltd do not accept DBS Checks undertaken by other organisations (unless you are on the update service).
• All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
• Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
• All references will be followed up, and reference requests will specifically ask whether there is any reason you should not be engaged in situations with responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.
• Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.