Summer School Activities Co-Ordinator - Cheltenham
Summer School Activities Co-Ordinator
Salary: £950 per weekLocation: Cheltenham
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy.
Dean Close Foundation are recruiting for a new Activity Coordinator 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 Head of Summer School, The Activities Coordinator is responsible for delivering a successful and highly engaging activity and evening social programme, through careful planning and management of a team of activity leaders to ensure all students are able to gain new skills, have new experiences and make great memories during their time here. Other roles and responsibilities to include:
- Coordinate all aspects of the activity programme, including allocating appropriate staff to each session
- Liaise with the Facilities Manager to ensure facilities are booked and set up for each required session
- Directly line manage the activity team, providing support, guidance, advice and CPD where appropriate
- Coordinate with the Director of Studies to ensure students are getting the best English learning opportunities throughout the entire programme
- Coordinate and communicate with all relevant departments, including visiting Group Leaders, to ensure that student wellbeing is safeguarded
- Motivating students and inspiring them to try new activities and take part in all events
- Residential duties to ensure every student is involved and engaged in the programme, and is safe within the boarding environment
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.