Camp Manager (Fixed Term Summer Contract) in Surrey

Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff. Our vision for your employment is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner. Deepen your understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment. Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career. You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people who are dedicated to making a difference through their work. Alpadia employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity. In 2025 we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.

Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer 2026 an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people, who have the ability to engage and inspire young students, and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves. This is a key role to ensure:

• the academic and co-curricular programmes in the camp meet ALPADIA’s high standards,
• quality welfare arrangements are made for our students, and
• staff are led by example.

Key responsibilities

• Staff Management – Manage all staff effectively and respectfully, considering their personal development and providing all necessary support, to ensure they contribute to a high-quality programme that delivers on Alpadia’s aims for its courses. Lead daily meetings to drive performance and relay important messages. Lead and assist with the training and induction of staff members. Assist the regional manager with the performance management of staff in cases of deficient performance and disciplinary action.
• Student Management – Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care. Act as Designated Safeguarding Staff. Manage all students effectively and respectfully, following all Alpadia policies and rules, to ensure they enjoy and contribute fully to all aspects of Alpadia’s programme in a spirit of respect towards other students and staff. Take overall responsibility for the behaviour and discipline of students in camp.
• Language Programme – Assist the Academic Manager in line managing all teachers and/or the Senior Teacher to ensure Alpadia’s language programme provides a developing and enjoyable experience for all students through high-quality Standard, Intensive and Individual Courses.
• Activities Programme – Assist the Activity Manager in line managing all activity leaders and/or the Senior Activity Leader, to ensure Alpadia’s activities are well prepared and delivered, with a developing and enjoyable Multi‑activity, Premium, Evening and Excursion programme for all students.

Welfare and Health