[ref. r46652321] Summer School Activity Leader
Summer School Activity Leader
Salary: £550 per weekLocation: Cheltenham
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy.
Dean Close Foundation are recruiting for a new Activity Leader to join our new Summer School. The Summer School is a new addition to the school’s offerings, and we aim to provide an exciting English language and activity programme that matches the high-quality British boarding school experience offered throughout the academic year.The programme will run for two weeks from July 2 – July 16 2025.
Reporting to the Activities Co-Ordinator, the Activities leader will be the day to day running of the programme, during the day and evening, and ensuring our students skillset in a safe, fun, and engaging manner. Other roles and responsibilities to include:
- Safely run activity sessions in line with established risk assessments and all other relevant policies
- Support students to improve various skills, as well as gain confidence in using English
- Maintain the highest level of quality in the delivery of the activity programme, in line with the Activities Coordinator’s instructions and advice
- Encourage students to take part in all aspects of the activity and social programme, remaining enthusiastic throughout
The successful applicant will have previous experience of working for a summer school leading activities and events. Sports coaching qualifications are desirable but not essential. We are particularly looking for people who are qualified and have experience to lead our skills’ academies in
- Coding
- Performing Arts
- Outdoor Education
- Multi-Sports
- Swimming
Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustment are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.
Internal applicants
Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.
The Foundation
Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist.The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision.
The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.
Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.