Activity Leader in Cambridge

We are looking for an Activity Leader to join our team. As an Activity Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in enriching our students' experience beyond the classroom. You will be responsible for organising and leading a variety of engaging activities and excursions that complement our language programmes and provide valuable cultural insights. Whether it's exploring Cambridge's iconic landmarks, taking students punting or bowling, or delivering a range of creative in-house activities, you will ensure our students have unforgettable experiences that enhance their language learning journey. You may be required to work evenings and weekends.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the education or language learning sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Enthusiasm for cultural exchange and a genuine interest in helping students achieve their language learning goals.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid/home working where possible
• Paths for career progression
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• 28 days annual leave*
• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
• Company pension contributions
• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on 2nd August 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Additional Application Information:

Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role involves working with learners who are under 18 years old and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background-checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children’s barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. In addition to the DBS check, for roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency. Please be aware that it is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Application Support:

If you require support completing the application or wish to talk to someone about the role, please email the Recruitment Team at recruit.request@kaplan.com.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments:

We are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.