Activities Manager (Residential) Summer 2026 in Canterbury

Summer schools are all about fun, but they still require thoughtful organisation to keep things running smoothly. Do you have a knack for planning activities, organising events, and coordinating exciting excursions? If you’re passionate about making summer unforgettable, our Activities Manager role could be the perfect fit for you.

At Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome over 6,000 young learners (aged 8-17) from around the world each summer. Our mission is to help students improve their English through engaging classroom lessons and a lively programme of activities and excursions. As Activities Manager, you’ll lead a team of Activity Leaders, ensuring our programme is not only enjoyable but also safe and well-organised. You’ll be the driving force behind a diverse line-up of activities, from sports, drama, and arts to quizzes, discos, and fashion shows, bringing creativity and energy to every event. With all resources provided, you’ll have everything you need to deliver engaging activities for our students. You’ll build strong working relationships with your team to ensure students have a safe, fun, and memorable stay. You’ll also play an active role in pastoral care, including night duties on a rota, while supporting and training Activity Leaders, Senior Activity Leaders, and Teachers.

Locations: Bournemouth, Cambridge, Central London, Northampton, and York. This is a residential contract.

Contract: Contract of 5-8 weeks between 16th June to 9th August 2026 (24th August in Central London). Exact dates vary depending on your school, and they can be a little flexible. You must be available to attend our training weekend on 19th June 2026.

Hours: 60 hours per week, over 6 days - this is a fully immersive management role. This is a residential position and we provide you with full-board accommodation.

What is required?

• You will have some previous experience of running activity/leisure programmes or events.
• Ideally, you’ll have experience of working/management in a summer camp or school.
• You’ll be a great communicator and a supportive leader, able to effectively manage your team, ensuring the happiness, safety and well-being of staff and students alike.
• You must be available to attend our training weekend in June 2026.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

We take safeguarding very seriously. If successful we will conduct full pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, in line with our safer recruitment policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

What’s in it for you as an Activities Manager:

• Full-board accommodation included - try a new location for the summer!
• An opportunity to gain or further your management experience. We provide a full management training weekend and ongoing support throughout your contract.
• A great opportunity if you are pursuing a career working with young people, in education, sports or drama, with appraisals and training, ideal for your continuous professional development.
• Earn while gaining experience in supporting young people in a multi-cultural environment.

Pay: £762.60 per week + holiday entitlement. Loyalty Payments (if applicable) - £33 per week. Emergency Phone up to £40 per week (£20 per night payments for emergency phone cover anticipated 2x per week) paid at end of contract.

Incentive: Employees may receive a £500 discount on CELTA training course provided by Stafford House, post qualifying contract. (T&Cs apply - contact us for more information).

WHO ARE WE?

Stafford House has over 70 years’ experience in providing international students with great English language study experiences in the UK. Our mission is to educate, inspire and help our students enjoy our locations, empowering them with confidence to realise their personal potential. Stafford House comprises 2 brands, Stafford House International and Stafford House Study Holidays. We offer 7 fantastic study locations within the UK with a wide range of courses to choose from including English Language and activities, creative Art & Design, sports, and academic preparation courses. Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING: CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form prior to interview and be subject to online checks which may include social media checks in addition to an enhanced DBS check (DBS process paid for by CATS Global Schools), references and if applicable, an overseas police check.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values - Pioneering, Persevering, People - we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.

AND FINALLY What are you waiting for? We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck!