Summer School Co-Curricular Director

Company Description

The King’s School Canterbury, established in 597 AD, holds the distinction of being the oldest school in Europe, with over 1,400 years of experience in delivering exceptional education. Renowned for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care, and a rich variety of co-curricular activities, the school has a strong commitment to holistic development.

The Co-curricular Director is a key leadership role responsible for designing, delivering, and overseeing the co-curricular components of The King’s School Summer Programmes, including social activities, enrichment content, and excursions. This position ensures a dynamic, engaging, and safe co-curricular experience for students while upholding the values and standards of The King’s School. Combining leadership, creativity, and administrative expertise, the Co-curricular Director fosters a vibrant and inclusive environment that complements the academic programme.

• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive co-curricular programme, including social activities, excursions, and enrichment opportunities.
• Ensure all co-curricular offerings align with the programme's goals and provide meaningful, enjoyable, and educational experiences for students.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of activities and excursions, introducing improvements to enhance student engagement and satisfaction.

• Manage a team of activity leaders and support staff to deliver high-quality co-curricular content.
• Provide guidance and support to staff, promoting a collaborative and professional atmosphere.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and offer constructive feedback to help staff develop their skills.
• Lead induction and training sessions, ensuring staff understand programme policies, safeguarding procedures, and expectations.

• Design and schedule a diverse range of social events, excursions, and on-site activities to cater to students aged 8–17.
• Ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and appropriate for the varied interests and abilities of the students.
• Supervise excursions, on-site and off-site activities, ensuring all health, safety, and safeguarding measures are adhered to.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate co-curricular activities with the broader summer programme.
• Complete risk assessments for all activities and excursions, ensuring student safety and well-being.

• Oversee the logistical planning of all co-curricular activities, including transportation, venue bookings, and materials procurement.
• Manage student attendance, sign-in/out processes, and risk assessments for all activities and excursions.
• Coordinate orientation and social icebreaker activities to help students settle into the programme and build connections.
• Address operational challenges swiftly and effectively, maintaining smooth programme delivery.

• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises the physical, emotional, and social well-being of all students.
• Act as a role model, promoting respect, inclusivity, and collaboration among students and staff.
• Address student concerns with empathy and professionalism, ensuring all students feel valued and supported.
• To prioritise the safeguarding, welfare and health and safety of students above all other duties and be familiar with statutory safeguarding and child protection requirements, as well as relevant summer school policy.

• For the duration of the King’s Summer School programme, the employer will provide short-term residential accommodation and meals for all residential staff, where staying on site is necessary for the proper performance of their duties. This provision is limited to the programme period.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.

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