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About the Role

Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer 2027 an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people who can engage and inspire young students, and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves. This is a key role to ensure academic and co-curricular programmes meet ALPADIA’s high standards, quality welfare arrangements are made for students, and staff are led by example.

Responsibilities

Manage all staff effectively and respectfully, considering their personal development and providing necessary support.
Lead daily meetings to drive performance and relay important messages.
Lead and assist with the training and induction of staff members.
Assist the regional manager with the performance management of staff.
Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students.
Act as Designated Safeguarding Staff.
Manage all students effectively and respectfully, following all Alpadia policies and rules.
Take overall responsibility for the behaviour and discipline of students in camp.
Assist the Academic Manager in line managing all teachers and/or the Senior Teacher.
Assist the Activity Manager in line managing all activity leaders and/or the Senior Activity Leader.
Ensure relevant safeguarding, health and safety policies are understood and adhered to.
Line manage all staff, including the Night-time Supervisor, to ensure high-quality welfare provision.
Respond personally to all emergencies that may endanger students and staff or Alpadia’s reputation.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in our camps.
Ensure the administration, in terms of weekend check in/out class lists, registers and pocket money etc, is well organised.
Lead and contribute towards managing the camp telephone, email inbox and record keeping.
Manage working relationships professionally and sensitively, providing support and feedback to your camp management team.
Work closely with our school/college provider to maintain our existing positive relationship.
Nurture a positive camp environment where employees feel supported and motivated.
Ensure the financial procedures in the camp are handled professionally, strictly following Alpadia’s rules.
Take full responsibility for the bank card and cash held at the camp.
Ensure all expenditure is controlled tightly to protect Alpadia from unnecessary spending.
Take overall in-camp responsibility for the inbound and outbound airport transfers of students.
Prepare the weekend airport schedule.
Answer any student/parent questions regarding transfer processes.

Requirements

Proven experience in managing or coordinating summer camps, youth programmes, or similar environments.
Experience leading teams and supervising staff in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
Demonstrated experience in safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children and young people.
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to manage budgets, logistics, and administrative processes efficiently.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and emergency procedures.
Competence in conflict resolution and decision-making under pressure.
Responsible, approachable, and resilient under pressure.
Positive and motivating attitude towards staff and campers.
Flexible and adaptable to changing situations or schedules.
Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable camp environment.
A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel).
Experience working in international or language-focused camps.
Formal qualification in leadership, education, childcare, or youth work.
Experience in event planning or activity programming.
Knowledge of another language (especially if working with international students).
Experience with staff training and performance management.
Familiarity with administrative tools, databases, or camp management software.
Up-to-date First Aid and Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain before camp starts).
Safeguarding and Welfare experience with under 18s.
Enhanced DBS check, 3x referee details and overseas conduct certificates where applicable.

Skills

Leadership
Organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Budget management
Logistics management
Administrative process management
Health and safety regulations knowledge
Emergency procedures knowledge
Conflict resolution
Decision-making under pressure
IT competency (Outlook & MS Office, specifically Excel)
Event planning
Activity programming
Staff training
Performance management
Administrative tools
Databases
Camp management software
First Aid
Safeguarding training

Location

Various locations in South England

Work Type

Summer
Residential
Full-time

Experience Level

Management experience
Coordination experience
Team leadership experience
Staff supervision experience
Safeguarding experience
Budget management experience
Logistics management experience
Administrative process management experience
Conflict resolution experience
Decision-making experience
International camp experience
Language-focused camp experience
Event planning experience
Activity programming experience
Staff training experience
Performance management experience
First Aid training experience
Safeguarding training experience

Education Level

First Degree or similar
Management degree

Salary/Compensations

Industry competitive salary
Attractive bonus options for returners

Benefits

Accommodation provided
Professional development programme
CPD in a supportive coaching environment
Role training
Experiential learning opportunities
Possibility of career progression

About the Company

Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff.
Our vision for your employment is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner.
Deepen your understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career.
You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people who are dedicated to making a difference through their work.
Alpadia employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity.
In 2026 we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.

Equal Opportunity

Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.
At Alpadia Language Schools, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all.
We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know using this form.