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Senior Activity Leader

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overview

At our more excursion-focused centres, a Senior Activity Leader is crucial in supporting the Activity Manager with their planning, and acting as a mentor figure for the rest of the activity team.


You'll still perform much of the Activity Leader role, but also take some ownership of the of the onsite activity programme, as well as bringing motivation and energy to the activity team when times get challenging!

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I loved working as a Senior Activity Leader as it allowed me to gain some additional responsibilities and experience, but I was still able to do what I loved the most - work as an Activity Leader!  A lot of the other management roles are quite office based which wasn't for me, so I loved being more of a mentor figure for the other ALs out "in the field" when on excursions in Edinburgh.

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Key responsibilities:

 

At our "city centres" with significantly more excursions, there is still a smaller programme of onsite activities, such as discos, movie nights and karaoke.

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You’ll be expected to:

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  • Set up necessary equipment and run activities safely 

  • Make sure the activity team is engaged and understands how the evening should run

  • Occasionally make a fool of yourself - you might need to start the dancing at the disco!

  • Some activities will be outside your skill set.  The important thing is to always have energy and enthusiasm!

  • Support less experienced Activity Leaders

  • Always be “switched on” and engaging with the students whenever you’re in uniform!

Activities

Full Board

​Accommodation and meals provided throughout your contract

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Salary

£590* per week

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Holiday Pay

​12.07% holiday pay will be added to your salary.

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Travel Allowance

​£30 one off payment to help towards the cost of travel to and from the centre.

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Working Hours

​Up to 44 hours per week based on 6 working days.

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Reporting to

​Academic Manager.

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Locations

​York, Uppingham, Edinburgh, Rugby, Bedales & Cheltenham.

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Available Contract Dates

​Temporary - April, July & August 2025

 

Pre-joining training dates

Staff are required to attend 2 x paid training days in advance of joining any programme. 

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There will be daily half day excursions and several full-day excursions each week.  In addition to fulfilling the standard Activity Leader role, you'll need to support the rest of the team as well.  

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  • Check in with the other ALs beforehand - will everyone be heading out as prepared and NOT relying on Google maps?

  • Offer advice to any new ALs who may need it

  • Help the team co-ordinate the use of public transport getting to and from the centre

  • Working with our client - the students' Group Leader - and making sure they're satisfied with how the day is going

  • Getting groups to any entrances on time and managing any tickets 

  • Perform your own tour to a high standard, keeping the students excited and engaged

Excursions

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  • Always being active, energetic and engaging with the students

  • Positive student and Group Leader feedback

  • Positive feedback from the Activity Manager and the rest of the activity team

Key Performance Indicators

Arrivals

 

Arrival day is a long, challenging day for everyone.

You will collect a group from the airport, bring them to the centre and help settle them in.

Hours can be long on these days, but good first impressions are crucial.

eligibility

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You must

  • be over 18 years of age

  • be eligible to work in the UK

  • get an enhanced DBS check**

 

You should

  • have existing summer school experience

  • be an energetic team player

  • be responsible and proactive

  • be adaptable to our methods

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It's a plus if

  • your a first aider

  • you have a special skill or talent

  • you've done this before!

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*   Salaries correct as of Sept 2024 and might change in 2025

** Dusemond will assist applicants in obtaining an enhanced DBS 

       check and cover the cost.

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Site Logistics

You'll support the management team with any operational challenges that might arise

Centre Set Up

Everyone helps with setting up the centre to prepare for the students' arrival - branding with Dusemond flags, posters and bunting, room checks and equipment inventory

Community & pastoral Care

Everyone is responsible for the students' safeguarding - you may also need to help with fire drills, office duty, meal supervision etc

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Working for Dusemond means:

Lasting Friendships

Our staff build close friendships and camaraderie that often lasts well beyond the end of our programmes, with the chance to be re-united the next season!

Career progression

If you thrive in the amazing environments we work so hard to create, you’ll want to grow with us. Many first year staff return to become supervisors and managers.

References Provided

The broad range of skillsets required, make Dusemond centres excellent places to develop and substantiate your abilities for future roles.

Year-round opportunities

Flexible, on and off season opportunities in great places from York to Tuscany! Our best teachers and ALs are first in line to be offered!

Full Board

Switch “cost of living” for Costa Coffee! Our programmes are a great opportunity to work and save as all your meals and accommodation are provided on site.

Location, location location!

Beautiful, historic schools and great facilities like gyms and swimming pools for you to use, make your place of work a a pleasure to live in.

Materials & equipment

Everything you’ll need to do a great job is provided, along with the support and input of senior staff to help you excel in your role.

See the UK!

How many other jobs include a schedule of trips and excursion where you’ll take a lead and experience top UK destinations?

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