Job Description
Employment: Full-time, fixed-term Contract
Dates: July 9th- August 5th, 2023*
Reports to: Centre Manager & Summer School Director
Location: MPW London or MPW Cambridge
Salary: £575 per week, plus meals and accommodation
*Should be available for agreed training days in advance of the course start date
About MPW & Summer Programmes
Founded in 1973, MPW is one of the UK’s leading names in fifth and sixth-form education, offering a distinctive alternative to traditional schools. Our three colleges in London, Birmingham, and Cambridge, offer the same broad range of A levels, GCSEs, retake, and university foundation courses.
MPW launched summer programmesin Cambridge in summer 2022. We are extremely excited to also be launching a London summer programme in 2023. Students aged 14-17, from all over the world, study with us and reside at our accommodation: Queen’s Gate House in South Kensington and Tripos Court in Cambridge.
Students study an innovative, high-quality academic programme, with a choice of eight academic streams, including a life kills programme developed by EtonX, as well as MPW’s own academic team. They also enjoy a packed schedule of social and cultural activities to make the most of their time outside of the classroom, plus lectures and career talks given by world experts and leading university academics in their respective fields.
The role
The role of Summer School Activities Staff is a key role in the summer programme. The activities staff members support the centre manager, accommodation staff and activities leaders by chaperoning students to and from school and on planned trips and excursions, leading and organising activities, assisting with boarding/accommodation duties, and acting as ambassadors for the College and the summer programme. Accommodation at the boarding residence is available for the summer school activities staff. Lunch is provided during the week at the College canteen, along with evening and weekend meals at the accommodation.
Main responsibilities
- Chaperone students on planned trips and excursions in and around London (evenings and weekends), Monday to Sunday.
- Always ensure the safety and well-being of students
- Following the College’s health and safety guidelines and college trip procedure guidelines (training is provided)
- Encourage and motivate students to participate in all activities
- Maintain good order and discipline among the students
- Assist the accommodation staff with tasks at the residence, where required, such as assisting with arrival and departure days
- Work effectively within a team to deliver excellence in student experience.
- Assisting with chaperoning students to and from school, when required.
- Safeguarding student health and safety; both when they are on the college premises and when they are engaged in authorised college activities elsewhere.
- Develop a positive and supportive relationship with pupils
- Participate in training
- Comply with the policies and procedures, and report all concerns to an appropriate person, in respect of, safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and Data Protection
About you
- A natural leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of maintaining a balance between professionalism and fun
- Comfortable chaperoning students on field trips in and around London or Cambridge
- in line with college safeguarding and risk assessment procedures
- Confident running activities such as sports, quiz nights and scavenger hunts
- Interested in working with students from different cultures
- Good people skills, cultural awareness, and sensitivity
- Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic
- The ability to work well under pressure
- Be flexible with your time, and highly organised.
- Adaptable and versatile
- Educated to A level or above
- Fluency in English- written and spoken
- Experience working with teenagers
- Summer school or camp experience (preferred)
- Confident using public transport in London (London only)
- First aid and/or sports qualifications are welcomed
Our offer
- Salary: £575 per week, 4-week fixed term contract
- Meals and accommodation are provided
- Working hours vary, but are approximately 48 hours per week, plus 1 day or night on-call shift (Night 11:00pm -7:00am, day 9:00am – 3:00pm) at the accommodation.
- Activities staff have one full day off per week, which varies, but usually Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday.
- Monday/Tuesday/ Thursday and Friday, working hours are approximately 2:30pm- 11:00pm.
- Wednesday and Weekend shifts vary, but will end by 11pm
Application Process
To register your interest in the role, please submit your CV for an initial screening. Suitable candidates will then be requested to fill in an application form in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines.
Before applying, if you would like to have an informal chat with our summer school director, Erin Neil about the role, please email her at summerschool@mpw.ac.ukto set up a call.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Mander Portman Woodward is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people. Applicants for the role must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details of what this includes are found in Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy.
Equal Opportunities
Mander Portman Woodward aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of qualifications and abilities, talent, personal qualities, skills, and potential. MPW welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and personal circumstances.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 weeks
Salary: £575.00 per week
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/06/2023
Expected start date: 09/07/2023
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