ACADEMIC PROGRAMME MANAGER
ACTIVITY LEADER
CENTRE DIRECTOR
EFL TEACHER
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMME MANAGER
WELFARE & ACCOMMODATION MANAGER

The APM will work 16 sessions, based on a 21 session week.
The APM reports directly to the Centre Director and Operations Manager (based in HO)

(Each day is split into 3 sessions, morning, afternoon and evening)

Renumeration:

Remuneration is dependent on the size of the centre and the experience held by the applicant. Please see 2008 Salary Table for full details.

**On completing an application form you will be required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any subsequent information that will affect your suitability for the role. Successful applicants will be subject to a CRB Enhanced Disclosure

Successful applicants will be required to attend a Management Training weekend prior to taking up their position

Key Responsibilities:

To be enthusiastic and motivated in delivering the activity programme.
To ensure students attend the set activities and attendance records are accurate
To prepare and pack up each activity session, ensuring all equipment is returned and reporting any damage to the RPM
To play a pivotal role in guiding and organising students on excursions
To assist the Centre Director in opening and closing the centre, and accounting for the return of all equipment at the end of the course
To assist the RPM in maintaining student discipline, safety and welfare whilst on duty
To carry out residential duties on a rota basis, including meal supervision, lights out duties, room checks and additional duties as required
Applicants holding specialist qualifications will be required to undertake duties such as pool duties / sports coaching and first aid provision*

* Increments will be paid to staff who hold relevant qualifications and / or take on extra AL duties – please refer to 2008 salary table for details

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL:	RECOMMENDED:
Ability to motivate and enjoy working with large groups of children / teenagers	Previous experience working with children / teenagers
Excellent communication skills and excellent level of fluency in English	Competent sportsperson with excellent knowledge of rules and organization of sports / games
Enthusiasm and team player	First Aid qualification*
18 years of age and over	Previous summer school experience
Excellent organisation skills	Experience and interest in related subjects e.g. sports, drama, arts and crafts etc
Ability to work in a high pressure environment	Lifeguard / Coaching qualification*

Working Week:

The AL will work 14 sessions, based on a 21 session week.
The AL reports directly to the Recreational Programme Manager (RPM)

(Each day is split into 3 sessions, morning, afternoon and evening)

Renumeration:

Please see 2008 Salary Table for full details.

**On completing an application form you will be required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any subsequent information that will affect your suitability for the role. Successful applicants will be subject to a CRB Enhanced Disclosure

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Centre Director

The Centre Director (CD)’s key responsibility is the smooth and efficient running of all aspects of the centre. The CD must ensure that communication channels are open between Head Office and all managers within their centre. The role is a Senior Management position and as such the CD is expected to take on and successfully handle a demanding workload which involves implementing, participating and monitoring all aspects of the Ardmore Summer School Programme.

Key Responsibilities:

Create a strong and clear line of management, implementing effective procedures and working closely with the centre management team to deliver a successful summer programme.
To ensure high levels of student safety and welfare are maintained, school rules are adhered to, and be responsible for all aspects of student discipline.
Create an effective and positive staff team. To ensure that all staff are motivated and carry out their role and duties to a high standard.
To manage staff effectively to ensure;

• HO receives accurate and current data on student and staff numbers
• To ensure that the teaching and activity programmes are implemented effectively
• Centre administration and documentation is carried out efficiently
• Damages, equipment and resources are recorded and monitored throughout the course
• All serious incidents are dealt with and reported to HO

To assist and support the centre management team in residential supervision duties, including meal supervision, bedtime supervision and additional welfare duties on a rota basis.
To represent Ardmore Language Schools positively and with confidence in all conversations with clients, staff and the host centre.
To teach when necessary e.g. teacher absence (qualified staff only)
To set up, close the centre and submit an end of centre report in accordance with Ardmore Language School guidelines.
To ensure that Ardmore Language School Health & Safety policies are implemented and adhered to at all times.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL:	RECOMMENDED:
Previous Summer School Experience	CD experience in Summer Schools
Ability to lead and manage a team	Previous residential experience
Excellent communication skills	Proven problem solving ability
Ability to thrive in a high pressure environment
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Ability to multi-task
Flexibility and ability to ‘think on your feet’ and react to change

Working Week:

The CD will work 18 sessions, based on a 21 session week.
The CD reports directly to the Operations Manager (based in HO)

(Each day is split into 3 sessions, morning, afternoon and evening)

Renumeration:

Remuneration is dependent on the size of the centre and the experience held by the applicant. Please see 2008 Salary Table for full details.

**On completing an application form you will be required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any subsequent information that will affect your suitability for the role. Successful applicants will be subject to a CRB Enhanced Disclosure.

Successful applicants will be required to attend a Management Training weekend prior to taking up their position

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EFL Teacher

The EFL Teacher’s key responsibility is the preparation, coordination and teaching of the academic programme. They report directly to the Academic Programme Manager (APM) and work with them closely to assist in the student testing, timetabling, progress monitoring and administration of EFL classes.

Key Responsibilities:

To teach English to a high standard, following the syllabus from Ardmore Language Schools workbooks and academic programme
To assist the APM in the testing of students and final assessments
To maintain excellent class administration, including lesson preparation, class registration and monitoring student progress
To maintain proper levels of classroom discipline, safety and welfare when on duty
To maintain proper levels of safety and welfare when on duty
To carry out residential duties and supervise on excursions (when necessary, on a rota basis)

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL:	RECOMMENDED:
CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL or PGCE*	Previous summer school experience
Mother tongue English speaker	Previous residential experience
Excellent communication skills	Previous experience in continuous enrolment courses
Team player
Flexible
Enjoy working with young learners

*In the absence of qualifications; experience in the field of EFL teaching will be reviewed and considered.

Working Week:

The EFL Teacher will work 14 sessions, based on a 21 session week.
The EFL Teacher reports directly to the Academic Programme Manager (APM)

(Each day is split into 3 sessions, morning, afternoon and evening)

Renumeration:

Please see 2008 Salary Table for full details.

**On completing an application form you will be required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any subsequent information that will affect your suitability for the role. Successful applicants will be subject to a CRB Enhanced Disclosure.

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Recreational Programme Manager

The Recreational Programme Manager (RPM)’s key responsibility is the implementation, smooth running, administration and ultimately successful delivery of all aspects of the Summer School Recreational Programme (day time activities, evening entertainment and excursions). The role is a Senior Management position and as such the RPM is expected to fulfill a demanding workload.

Key Responsibilities:

To plan and deliver a high quality activity and excursion programme. This will involve creating a highly motivated team of activity staff and promoting fun and enthusiasm between staff, group leader and students
To provide training and regularly observe all activity staff
To effectively plan and manage a day to day staff rota and ensure all activity staff are prepared and present at their activity sessions
To ensure activities and excursions are run according to Ardmore Language Schools procedures and rule
To liaise with Head Office (HO) on maintaining activity staffing levels, including staff payroll details and rota
To liaise with HO on activity material stock, centre hired items and return all unused stock
To liaise with the Academic Programme Manager (APM) to ensure that the activities programme and academic programme are integrated successfully
To ensure that activity notice boards and posters are updated and presentable
To assist and support the centre management team in residential supervision duties, including meal supervision, bedtime supervision and additional welfare duties on a rota basis.
To represent Ardmore Language Schools positively and with confidence in all conversations with clients, staff and the host centre.
To assist the Centre Director to set up and close the centre.
To ensure that Ardmore Language School Health & Safety policies are implemented and adhered to at all times.
Support the Centre Director in the overall management of the centre

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL:	RECOMMENDED:
Enthusiasm and ability to motivate a team or activity staff and students	Previous residential experience
Previous experience of running an activity / leisure programme	Previous activity manager / leader experience
Excellent communication skills	First Aid qualification
Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change	Lifeguard / Coaching qualification*
Team player
Previous summer school experience

* Increments will be paid to staff who hold relevant qualifications – please refer to 2008 salary table for details

Working Week:

The RPM will work 18 sessions, based on a 21 session week.
The RPM reports directly to the Centre Director and Operations Manager (based in HO)

(Each day is split into 3 sessions, morning, afternoon and evening)

Renumeration:

Remuneration is dependent on the size of the centre and the experience held by the applicant. Please see 2008 Salary Table for full details.

**On completing an application form you will be required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any subsequent information that will affect your suitability for the role. Successful applicants will be subject to a CRB Enhanced Disclosure

Successful applicants will be required to attend a Management Training weekend prior to taking up their position

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Welfare and Accommodation Manager

The Welfare and Accommodation Manager (WAM)’s key responsibility is the overall care for students; ensuring they are safe, secure, happy and disciplined. The WAM must supervise other staff in night duties from 10pm to 1am four nights a week. The role is a Senior Management position and as such the WAM is expected to fulfill a demanding workload.

Key Responsibilities:

To help set up the centre prior to student arrival, and assist with accommodation planning
To carry out pre-arrival and departure checks and damage surveys
To carry out a night duty on a rota basis (4 nights per week) and supervise other staff on duty.
To ensure students are in their rooms and lights are out by 11.00pm
To help the CD with student discipline within their residence, and liaise with management team to report all damage incidences and serious incidences
To provide integration support for students traveling as Individuals
To ensure the school fire and safety procedures are displayed and adhered to
Provide pastoral care by ensuring students are adjusting to cultural differences and that their religious and dietary needs are met and respected
Provide orientation meetings for new students, showing them to their accommodation and issuing ALS student ID cards prior to excursions
To deal quickly and efficiently with any complaints or issues relating to accommodation
To co-ordinate laundry within the residences
To ensure room lists are accurate and regular fire drills undertaken
To report maintenance issues to staff and ensure the cleanliness of the residences is maintained to the standards of the school
To co-ordinate all transfers for student arrival and departures (coaches / taxis / minibus), by liaising regularly with HO staff
To ensure that Ardmore Language School Health & Safety policies are implemented and adhered to at all times
Support the Centre Director in the overall management of the centre