Activity Leader

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Activity Leaders play a vital role in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for students during their time at the school. They design, prepare, and lead a range of activities and events, accompany students on excursions, and ensure their safety at all times. Their responsibilities extend to safeguarding, where they build positive yet professional relationships with students and maintain vigilance around their welfare, adhering strictly to all safeguarding policies.

26/06/2026 - 03/08/2026

SBC Canford Summer School is set on the beautiful campus of Canford School, located near the seaside city of Bournemouth, one of the top destinations for learning English outside of London. With some of the finest facilities in the country, Canford offers students a wide range of exciting activities to enhance their experience. SBC Canford caters to students aged 11‑15, with a weekly capacity of approximately 290 students, providing a dynamic and engaging environment for learning and personal growth.

• 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
• All meals and 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

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

A normal working week for Activity Leaders will consist of up to 53 hours per week over six working days.

• Design, prepare and lead activities and events
• Lead groups of students on excursions, following the pre‑planned itinerary
• Ensure that the students are safe at all times during an activity or on an excursion
• Assist the management in the effective day‑to‑day running of the school
• Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of students in your care
• Adhere to all Health and Safety measures (including COVID safety measures, risk assessments and other policies and procedures)
• Help with student transfers to and from the airport for any arrivals and departures
• Be on call/overnight duty

The welfare of students is paramount to us. Every member of the team is expected to assist in maintaining the welfare and order within their boarding house.

• The allocated day’s house duty, including wake‑up, supervising students to, from and while in the houses, making sure to support a welcoming and positive atmosphere in the boarding houses
• Help transfer students to and from the airport when needed
• Actively supervise and interact with students during meal and break times
• Empower students to successfully engage in the programme while helping develop independence, confidence and social skills
• As with all residential work, be able to show a large degree of flexibility
• Help ensure that the students do not breach the rules of the school
• Engage with the students at all times, in a friendly but professional manner
• Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency situation

• Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of students in your care
• Attend on‑site safeguarding training during induction week
• Carry out SBC’s safeguarding policy and ensure others do the same
• Develop positive relationships with students, earning their trust whilst maintaining proper professional boundaries
• E.g. Not sharing personal information such as contact details or social media with students
• Listen to students and be vigilant regarding the potential indicators of abuse
• Report any potential concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Officer

All members of staff employed by SBC will be expected to bring…