Activities Leader, Young Adults Summer Programme
Key Information
- Full-time, fixed term: 26th June 2026 – 26th July, 2026 in Central London
- Salary: £15 per hour (including holiday pay pro rata)
- Working hours: 6 days per week with 1 fixed day off per week. Monday to Friday: 13:30-2200. Weekend hours TBC dependent on airport transfers and activity programme.
Background
Established in 1912, we are amongst the world's oldest English language schools. Many thousands of satisfied clients have trained with us over the years. We are proud of our full house of strengths with the British Council which reflects our focus on quality and client satisfaction. In 2026, the London School of English will run its third residential summer programme for international students.
The Young Adults Summer Programme is for students aged 15-18. It is based in Bloomsbury, in central London, and comprises two consecutive 2-week courses:
- Student arrival: 28th June. Student departure: 11th July 2025
- Student arrival: 12th July. Student departure: 25th July 2025
The course participants study for approximately 25 hours each week during weekday morning and early afternoons. In the late afternoons and evenings – and during each middle weekend - a ‘social & activities programme’ is offered, whereby our students will participate in various sporting, cultural and social events. During these activities periods, students are supervised and cared for by a team of Activities Leaders. The activities team is also responsible for accompanying the students to and from the airport at the beginning and end of their stay. The activities team is managed and led by the Welfare Manager.
About the Position
The Activities Leader position involves supervising, entertaining and supporting the students while encouraging their participation, engagement and enjoyment. The Activities Leader reports to the Welfare Manager.
You will spend afternoons, evenings and weekends with children aged 15-18, accompanying them on trips to entertainment venues and tourist attractions, and spending time with them at the student residence during mealtimes and other social occasions. The role requires energy, enthusiasm and a strong willingness to work with young people. The role is residential and includes all meals. Daily hours may vary, but work will normally begin at 1:30pm and finish at 10pm.
On a day-to-day basis, you will take registrations throughout the day to maintain attendance records and spend time with the Young Adults in informal settings such as local parks and gardens, as well as actively participate in games and activities such as bowling, escape rooms and karaoke. Alongside the delivery of the activities programme, you will play a pastoral role in supporting and students’ social and emotional needs. Many may feel lonely, homesick or disorientated; the role necessarily also involves anticipating and reacting to students’ emotional needs, as well as disciplinary issues as and when they arise.
Job Description
- Participate in the delivery of the activities programmes by accompanying students to entertainment venues and tourist attractions, and participating in games and activities
- Greet students at airports upon arrival and escort them to the student residence on the first day of each course
- Escort students to airports on the last day of each course
- Support the students emotionally and pastorally throughout their stay
- Accompany and supervise students during breakfast and dinner times
- Any other duties consistent with the role
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To apply, please email a completed application form to [email protected].
At The London School of English, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals, especially young people for whom we are responsible. As such, we maintain a rigorous Safer Recruitment Policy that informs our hiring practices. Our recruitment process includes thorough background checks, reference verification, and other screening measures to help us select the most qualified and trustworthy candidates. We are dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment for all those we serve, and we invite individuals who share this commitment to apply for positions with our organization.