Overnight Welfare and Liaison Supervisor; OWLS

Overnight Welfare and Liaison Supervisor (OWLS)

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Positions available in Edinburgh, Stirling, London, Chatham (Kent), Canterbury, Bognor Regis (West Sussex), Brighton, Colchester, Gloucester, Keele, Malibu, Miami, New York and Dublin.

Total Salary: £557.13 per week*

Accommodation Included

Duration:
Summer 2026

Reports to:

Activity/Excursion Manager & Centre Manager

• Ability to organise and manage own work
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and be flexible
• Demonstrate initiative towards taking on extra tasks
• Enjoy working with children and teenagers from different cultures
• Ability to address large groups of young people
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Pass Disclosure Scotland/DBS/background checking/vetting procedures
• Maintain a smart personal appearance
• Based on 42 hours per week, holiday pay included, 2026 rates TBC

• Experience of working with children
• Previous summer school experience
• Previous activity leading experience
• Ability to maintain long periods of physical activity

The post of an Overnight Welfare & Liaison Supervisor (OWLS) is residential and includes all meals and accommodation. A well‑organised, supervised and implemented evening activity programme is crucial to the success of a summer school, and proactive, enthusiastic, motivated OWLSs are integral to the high standards of service St Andrew’s College Language Schools provide to their clients.

As an OWLS you will carry out tasks regarding the welfare, administration, safety and security of students in residential accommodation after the evening activities until 3 am.

OWLSs are responsible for promoting, organising and running evening activities and events, both on and off campus, under the guidance of the Activity and Excursion Manager(s). They may also need to supervise other staff when leading activities.

OWLS work a six‑day week and receive one full day off per week. Duties include, but are not exclusive to, the following: planning and leading evening activities and excursions, welfare and supervision duties, welcoming and transfer duties.

The employee must also provide an email address and contact telephone number of three referees who can verify suitability for the post and suitability to work with those aged under 18.

All staff undergo a paid induction (£12.30 hour) and may be asked to start work after this induction. Attendance at the induction is an essential part of the employment.

• Read and understand the staff handbook and be fully conversant with our policies for the welfare and protection of children.
• Preparing for evening activity sessions thoroughly. Preparation time can be considerable if you are to ensure the success of the timetabled session. This involves:
  • Planning and promoting the activity.
  • Having considered all potential hazards concerning Health & Safety according to the guidelines laid down, make necessary provisions to avoid accidents.
  • Knowing necessary instructions/directions before session start time.
  • Having all equipment and materials, if appropriate, set up before students arrive.
  • Packing away all equipment and materials and tidying up the activity space.
• Actively encouraging the involvement of students in activities/events and leading by example.
• Ensuring events are promoted effectively and that students sign up in advance.
• Looking after the materials/equipment and ensuring they are returned at the end of each activity.
• Ensuring that all students are present at activity programme sessions and maintaining accurate registers of their attendance.
• Liaising with GLs regarding any students who are not present at the evening activities.
• Providing feedback on the programme for the Activity/Excursion Manager.
• Generally caring for the welfare of all students, particularly our younger students.
• Assisting with airport transfers for student arrivals and departures when happening in the evening.
• Assisting with centre administration and other general tasks on the course as directed.
• Assisting in closing the centre and…