Bayswater Education is a vibrant network of global centres dedicated for over 75 years while inspiring people through a life-changing educational and travelling experience. We’re passionate about growing communities of global thinkers and explorers, at home and abroad – whatever their story. We're not just reimagining education; we're revolutionizing it. We're on a mission to provide young minds, locally and globally, with life-changing adventures and a chance to cultivate a social conscience. For every student we teach, we will teach another from a disadvantaged background. We provide classes beyond our borders and extend our commitment to education to regions where they are most needed!
The Activity Leader plays a key role in delivering a safe, engaging, and memorable experience for international students at our Leeds centre. Reporting to the Centre Director, the role involves planning and leading a varied programme of social, cultural, and educational activities and excursions, while ensuring student welfare and safeguarding at all times in line with Bayswater policies and procedures.
The Activity Leader also supports the wider Student Services team, assists with student inductions and city tours, and helps create engaging social media content through photos and videos showcasing student life.
This is a fixed term role with flexible working hours - they will likely work between 15-20 hours a week, for 4 weeks from July with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, lead, and supervise groups of students on activities, excursions, and visits to museums and attractions
- Support the delivery of a varied programme of engaging social, cultural, and educational activities
- Ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times in accordance with Bayswater’s Safeguarding and Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Support student arrivals, inductions, school tours, and airport transfers
- Create a fun, welcoming, and enriching student experience throughout their stay in the UK
- Capture and edit photos/videos for social media content, including Instagram posts and reels
- Work collaboratively with Bayswater staff and Group Leaders to to support the overall student experience
- Assist the Student Services Team with administrative and operational tasks as required
- Provide excellent customer service and act as a professional point of contact for students, agents, and visitors
- Respond to student enquiries and provide local information and support throughout the day
- Follow internal processes and procedures, resolving issues efficiently and effectively
- Support new students on their first day, including inductions and school and city tours
Requirements:
- Experience working with groups of international students on educational and/or activity programmes
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding practices
- Experience safeguarding children and/or young people
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Current First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
Skills and Attributes
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Confident and engaging public speaker
- Resilient, flexible, and proactive with a positive, can-do attitude
- Adaptable and able to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds
- Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering excellent service
- Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Able to dynamically assess and manage risk in a range of situations
Legal Requirements
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure
What we offer
- Salary of £13 per hour - (zero hour contracts available)
- Training & development opportunities with extensive career growth within a global organization.
- People centric, inclusive culture with regular wellbeing and social activities.
- Regular online networking and cross-departmental meetings with the Bayswater team globally.
- Opportunities for career growth within a global organization
- Access to our wide portfolio of courses offered for free or on discounted rates.
- People centric, inclusive culture with regular wellbeing and social activities.
Bayswater is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy you will be asked to explain any gaps in your work and education history. You will also be required to undergo a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check and provide the contact details of at least 2 referees, who will be asked specifically if they have any concerns about your suitability to work with people under 18. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK must be provided at interview stage.
This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Serviced check before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
