Job Overview
At our more excursion-focused centres, a Senior Activity Leader plays a key role in supporting the Activity Manager with planning and acts as a mentor figure for the rest of the activity team. You’ll still perform many of the Activity Leader duties, but also take ownership of the on-site activity programme - motivating the team, leading with enthusiasm, and keeping energy levels high when times get challenging. You’ll lead by example, embodying our CHEERS values - Care, Honesty, Energy, Empathy, Respect, and Smiles - to create a positive, supportive, and inspiring environment for both students and staff.

Job Details
Salary: £605.00 per week

Holiday Pay: 12.07% holiday pay will be added to your salary.

Working Hours: Up to 48 hours per week based on 6 working days.

Reporting to: Activity Manager

Locations: Edinburgh, Royal Russell & Colchester.

Available Contract Dates: Temporary - July & August 2026

Pre-joining training: Essential training is provided in the first few days of your contract. An online safeguarding course must be completed prior to your arrival at the centre.

Full Board
Accommodation and meals provided throughout your contract. No deduction will be made for this.

Key Responsibilities

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!

Ensure risk assessments are being followed by the team for each activity and that everyone is alert for safeguarding issues

Check in with the other ALs beforehand - will everyone be heading out as prepared?

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

Work with our clients - the students' Group Leaders - and make sure they're satisfied with how the day is going

Getting groups to any entrances on time and managing any tickets

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

Whenever out in public, have an awareness of risk assessments and support the team in responding to any safety and safeguarding issues

Consistently demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and active engagement with students.

Positive student and Group Leader feedback

Manages entrances successfully

Demonstrates proactive problem-solving and takes initiative

Maintains control, safety, and engagement of student groups at all times

Read and sign all necessary risk assessments and complete an online safeguarding course prior to your arrival

Arrival Days
You’ll welcome a new group at the airport, accompany them to the centre, and help them settle in and feel at home. You’ll support the management team with any operational challenges that arise, contributing flexibly and helping to keep the centre running smoothly.

Site Logistics and Community Care
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. Safeguarding and student wellbeing are everyone’s responsibility. You’ll help create a protected, welcoming environment and support students’ pastoral needs, which may include assisting with fire drills, office duty, or meal supervision - all key opportunities to connect with students and contribute to a positive community.

Requirements

Be over 18 years of age

Be eligible to work in the UK

Get an enhanced DBS check

Have existing summer school experience

Be an energetic team player

Be responsible and proactive

Be adaptable to our methods

You are a first aider

You have existing people management experience

You've done this before!

Dusemond will assist applicants in obtaining an enhanced DBS check and cover the cost.

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