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Location

London, Essex | United Kingdom

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Job description

Alpadia Language Schools develops language skills through summer courses in English, French and German for juniors across Europe. Alpadia enjoys a premium reputation being part of the Kaplan International Languages group. All our schools are in exclusive locations and provide a fantastic setting to thrive.

Established in 1996 and ever-growing, Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion, broaden students’ horizons and inspire their futures. By joining Alpadia for Summer 2024, you will be a part of our growing, diverse, and vibrant team welcoming international students from around the world.

We also aim to provide a developing and enriching experience for our employees and to help you develop personally and professionally.

Job Description

Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer 2024 an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people, who have the ability to engage and inspire young students, and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves.

Key responsibilities:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care
• Monitor and supervise the student residence ensuring the proper safety, conduct and wellbeing of residents
• Manage students’ behavior at all relevant times, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate
• Chasing and finding students who are missing from the programme to maintain high safeguarding standards
• Supporting and caring for sick students in camp
• Carefully monitor the host institutions’ property, ensuring it is well looked after and any damage reported and investigated
• Prioritize the safety of students above all else, following our Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policy
• Be friendly and approachable whilst developing professional, positive relationships with students that help to enhance their overall experience
• Ensure any concerns, worries or questions students may have are dealt with sensitively
• Ensure any safeguarding concerns that come to your attention are dealt with sensitively, and information shared/escalated appropriately
• Ensure the accommodation is kept tidy
• Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times, accompanying them as necessary
• Assist in the arrival check-in / departure check-out procedures
• Assist with regular damage inspections
• Assist with running of activities and excursions where required
• Assist with any additional tasks as given by the camp management team

Qualifications

Your profile:

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills 
• Excellent time management skills 
• Being flexible and adaptable to change 
• Excellent team work skills 
• Knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate clearly 
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
• The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• A positive attitude to the use of authority and maintaining discipline
• High level of integrity 
• Relate well to children and gain their trust and respect
• Able to empathize with the children
• Have experience working with Juniors in a care position
• The ability to continue having a positive attitude when facing adversity or difficult situations

Desirable:

• Experience of working with children and young people 
• Safeguarding and Welfare experience with under 18s 
• Experience with multiple departments and teams 
• Experience in a summer school environment 
• Safeguarding Level 1 and 2 
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours

Additional Information

We offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Role training and the opportunity to learn new skills
• An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
• An international working environment
• Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression

Location of our course centre and dates of commitment: 

• London Woldingham: 05.07.24 – 10.08.24

Miscellaneous: 

• Typically a residential position with accommodation provided on site
• We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students therefore all staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check (and provide overseas conduct certificates where applicable)
• Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.

 

Do you enjoy teamwork and working with children? Are you ready to get involved and have a new, enriching experience? Send us your application! 

Unfortunately only applications accepted for an interview will receive a reply.

 

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