Stirling ANGLO Leader in Bridge of Allan

ANGLO Leaders (ALs) are responsible for planning and running a fun, engaging leisure programme for teenagers. This will include leading a variety of sports and creative activities, acting as a guide on trips to places of interest, and running social events such as talent shows, themed discos, and quiz nights. ALs need to be ready to chat with students, encourage them to use English and make sure they fully enjoy their time in the UK.

An overview of the role follows:

• Develop and lead high-quality, engaging activities that meet the needs of ANGLO teenage students
• Lead fun, structured and communicative workshop sessions with ANGLO students
• Lead full and half day excursions
• Supervise the students during their stay, ensuring their safety at all times

Your role & responsibilities:

• Preparing for and leading groups of students on full and half-day excursions, giving them basic information on the places they visit, stimulating their interest and communicating with them throughout
• Leading well-organised activity sessions (sports, discos, games, crafts etc.) with enthusiasm and creativity
• Leading engaging workshops with enthusiasm, following the guidelines laid out by the Workshop and Teaching Supervisor (WTS)
• Reporting to and liaising with the AM (excursions, activities, and meal duties) and WTS (workshops)
• Assisting with arrivals and departures
• Helping with supervising students during meals, on campus and in the accommodation
• Assisting in the event of an emergency
• Reporting to and liaising with the Activity Manager
• Supervising and encouraging students to participate in all aspects of the programme
• Encouraging students to speak English at all times
• Reporting student absences or sickness at the beginning of each session
• Showing sensitivity to the group and individuals and creating a positive learning environment
• Reading and responding to risk assessments, and reporting risks for all activities on and off campus and checking all equipment to ensure its safe usage
• Responding to any feedback from students and group leaders
• Being the face of ANGLO by wearing any provided uniform, implementing ANGLO’s Ethos of care, and being committed to the welfare and safeguarding of students and group leaders

Requirements:

• Essential: You have the right to work 40+ hours per week in the UK between June and August
• You attend the mandatory training weekend in London
• Confident, professional, enthusiastic and able to lead 10 - 18 year olds
• Computer literate and competent with Google products (Drive, Docs, Sheets, GMail etc)
• Approachable, friendly and able to build rapport with young people
• Demonstrate strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team player attitude
• Ability to work under pressure, strong work ethic and ability to implement change at short notice

• Desirable: First aid/lifeguarding qualification
• Experience of working with young people
• Route planning experience
• Enthusiasm for sightseeing
• Studying for or holding a related degree

Safeguarding & DBS:

ANGLO is committed to implementing Safeguarding and Prevent policies and guidelines. All successful applicants will be required to take online certification in-line with ANGLO policies and procedures. All ANGLO staff are required to have enhanced DBS clearance to begin work.

Benefits:

• Bed & Board: Residential position. Full bed and board is provided
• Hours: Average 40 hours per week at centre. You may be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week. Evening and weekend work are required. You’ll work a six-day week and get one full day off per week.
• Pay: £569.76 per week, based on 40 hours, holiday pay included. Plus paid residential Training Weekend. No overtime.