Senior Activity Leader; Residential or Non- Residential Summer

Have you enjoyed working at a summer school before and feel ready to step into a more senior role? Maybe you've had experience leading teams of people before and want to try something new and exciting this summer.

Join us as a Senior Activity Leader in summer 2026!

At Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome over 6,000 young learners (aged 8‑17) from around the world each summer. Our mission is to help students improve their English through engaging classroom lessons and a lively program of activities and excursions. We believe that learning extends beyond the classroom, and that's why we're committed to creating an unforgettable summer experience.

Our Senior Activity Leaders are organised, natural leaders who are professional and calm under pressure. You will enjoy supporting the Activities Team in delivering our high-quality summer activity and excursions programme. Activities range from sports, drama, and arts, to quizzes, discos, and fashion shows, and excursions from bustling city tours to exploring historical landmarks and iconic attractions. You’ll help bring creativity and energy to every event.

For the senior role, you must have experience of working in a summer school setting or similar.

Choose from Bournemouth, Cambridge, Central London, Uxbridge, Northampton, Oakham (famous for the Michael Owen Red Stars football school) and new for 2026
— York!

You can select a contract lasting 4‑6 weeks, from around 19th June to 10th August (25th August in Central London); dates will depend on your chosen centre. You need to be available for at least 4 weeks in July, as this is our busiest period.

• Full‑board accommodation can be provided in all locations (excluding central London)

Working 52 hours per week over a 6‑day week. This is a fully immersive working experience.

• Be supported while gaining leadership experience
• Its a great opportunity if pursuing a career with young people, in education, sports, or drama.
• You are welcomed and supported with a full induction and training, ideal for your continuous professional development

£660.92 per week +
holiday entitlement

• Paid at the end of your contract

Employees may receive a £500 discount on CELTA training course provided by Stafford House, post qualifying contract. (T&Cs apply contact us for more information)

• Preparing activity sessions for our students, while encouraging and supporting students to take‑part in fun activities or events. All the while maintaining accurate registers and reporting feedback to Activities Managers
• Support and supervise the team of Activity Leaders, deputising in the absence of the Activities Manager
• Supervise student behaviour both on and off campus
• Caring for the health, safety, and wellbeing of our Activity Leaders and students
• We take safeguarding very seriously. If successful we will conduct full pre‑employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, in line with our safer recruitment policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
• You must have the right to work in the UK
• See the full duties and requirements on our Job Description as well as a full list of FAQs, below

WHO ARE WE? Stafford House has over 70 years experience in providing international students with great English language study experiences in the UK. Our mission is to educate, inspire and help our students enjoy our locations, empowering them with confidence to realise their personal potential. Stafford House comprises 2 brands, Stafford House International and Stafford House Study Holidays.

We offer 7 fantastic study locations within the UK with a wide range of courses to choose from including English Language and activities, creative Art & Design, sports, and academic preparation courses.

Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING: CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected…