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Activity Leader (Non-residential)

Oxford Summer Courses -
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Job details

Full-time
£515.00 - £577.16 a week
10 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Annual leave

Qualifications

Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

About Oxford Summer Courses

Founded by school friends and Oxford graduates, Oxford Summer Courses is part of the Summer Discovery Group. We are driven by a singular vision: to inspire and nurture independent thought through world-class education. As a certified B Corp, we are also committed to making a positive social and environmental impact.

Our students aged 9-24 explore their passions, challenge their thinking, and immerse themselves in academic traditions across multiple prestigious locations in Oxford, Cambridge and top boarding schools. We believe that education should be as unique as the student. That’s why we offer a fully tailored learning experience with no rigid syllabus. Instead, our tutors adapt each course to the specific interests and goals of the students attending.

About the role

Be the energy behind unforgettable student experiences by leading activities, ensuring safety, and bringing enthusiasm to every day

As an Activity Leader, you’ll play a vital role in creating a lively, safe, and memorable summer experience for our students. You’ll bring energy and enthusiasm to every session, helping students build friendships, discover new interests, and make the most of their time outside the classroom. From leading games and workshops to supporting trips and social events, you’ll be at the heart of the programme’s success.

Dates

Course dates between the end of June and mid-August 2026

Must be available to start from 27/06/2026 or 04/07/2026

Pay details

£577.16 per week (£515 weekly pay + accrued holiday pay, paid in the final payroll)

Additional benefits

Selected meals included

Paid training

Enhanced DBS provided (if required)

Accommodation and travel expenses not covered

Working pattern

Saturday to Saturday, up to 40 hours per week on a shift pattern

1 day off per week

Reports to

Activity Coordinator / Activity (& Excursion) Manager

Main duties

Student engagement: Build rapport with students and encourage participation in activities, creating an atmosphere of fun, curiosity, and belonging.
Activity programme: Support and execute a wide range of social, cultural, and recreational activities, both on site and during trips.
Welfare and safety: Ensure the wellbeing, discipline, and safeguarding of students during activities, reporting concerns promptly.
Team collaboration: Work closely with fellow Activity Leaders, the welfare team, and senior staff to ensure smooth handovers and cohesive student experiences.
Logistics: Support the smooth running of the daily programme, making sure students are in the right place at the right time and that activities run safely and to schedule.
Team culture: Contribute to a positive, supportive, and collaborative working environment across all teams on site.

About you

You’re an outgoing and enthusiastic communicator who enjoys working with young people, bringing energy and positivity to every interaction. A proactive team player, you motivate and inspire others while creating a warm, inclusive environment and helping each day run smoothly.

Essential

Experience of working effectively in a team.
Clear evidence of a can-do attitude.
Proven ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Live in or within commutable distance from one of our course locations: Oxford, Cambridge or Harrow, to ensure availability for early and late shifts.
Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor work visas for this role).
Must be available to start from 27/06/2026 or 04/07/2026

Desirable

Adaptable and proactive.
Experience supporting and working with young people in a summer school setting or youth organisation.
Familiarity with our course locations: Oxford, Cambridge or Harrow.

Oxford Summer Courses is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. All staff undergo enhanced DBS checks, and references are requested and, where appropriate, validated. Only successful applicants will be contacted. This advert does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Candidates are assessed solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the role. Reasonable adjustment requests, including accessible documents or interview modifications, are welcomed and should be communicated to the recruitment team.

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