Pastoral Activity Leader

Contract Dates

-10/07/2026
-10/08/2026

The role of Pastoral Activity Leader combines key responsibilities in both pastoral care and activity delivery, creating a well-rounded and dynamic position. SBC Pastoral Activity Leaders play a central role in ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of students, working closely with House Parents and the Welfare Manager to support the day-to-day running of boarding houses. This requires flexibility, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff and connect with students.

In addition to their pastoral duties, Pastoral Activity Leaders are responsible for delivering the vibrant and engaging activities programme that SBC schools are renowned for. They also support students and staff within the taught programme, bridging the gap between learning and recreation. A genuine passion for working with young people, coupled with enthusiasm and an aptitude for play‑led learning, is essential to creating a positive, enriching, and memorable summer experience for all students.

Camp Dragon is located in beautiful and leafy North Oxford, just a short walk from the city centre, Jericho and beautiful university parks. A large school with excellent facilities that still manages to have a small, homely feel. Camp Dragon gives our staff and students 22 acres to play with and be able to enjoy beautiful spacious facilities without sacrificing a city location.

Designed by language learning experts and qualified play workers, our summer camp provides an immersive learning experience for children aged 8 – 12 from around the world. Explore a range of themes through interactive lessons, inspiring workshops, and amazing activities.

With up to 100 young learners Camp Dragon is a truly unique camp encouraging young people to discover, develop, and dare.

• We will cover the full cost of a new DBS (if required) for your first contract working with SBC. We encourage all staff to sign up for the Update Service
• Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
• Accommodation included
• CPD and Appraisals
• Staff Wellbeing Initiative
• Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
• Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
• Online safeguarding and prevent training
• Professional, fun and supportive environment

Paid attendance of a certified First Aid Course

The salary for the Pastoral Activity Leader role is £675 per week (subject to tax and national insurance), paid weekly in arrears (for the avoidance of doubt this sum includes a holiday allowance % of basic pay in the sum of £72.70), plus accommodation at the summer site.

• Acquaint yourself with the SBC Social Programme session plans, risk assessments, resources and equipment during the induction period.
• Plan, prepare and facilitate a wide range of activity sessions to groups of students.
• Support in the preparation, planning, delivery and pack-down of whole school events.
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to all aspects of the Summer School programme.
• Alongside the wider staff team, promote the social programme amongst the student body, supporting with sign‑up and encouraging all students to participate.
• Lead a group of students on off‑site excursions, following pre‑planned itineraries and ensuring thorough supervision throughout.
• Ensure that the students are safe at all times during activities, events and excursions.
• Working alongside Teachers to support the Camp Dragon learning programme, nurturing students' curiosity, communication and teamwork, building confidence and celebrating achievements.
• Handle administrative tasks to include activity sign‑up, registers, risk assessments and accident and incident logs.
• Plan for session observations, reflect upon them, and attend feedback sessions with the Social Programme Manager(s) to discuss potential areas of improvement.

• Create a welcoming and inclusive residential environment, in which all students can feel comfortable and cared for.
• Supervise students movement through the day, ensuring the…