Want to spend your summer leading a team in Cambridge? This organisation runs international residential summer programmes for students aged 14–18. Students live and study in Cambridge colleges, with classes and sport on site.
As Programme Director, you’ll be the person staff and students turn to. You’ll work with the Senior Directors to keep each programme safe, well organised and running to plan. You’ll lead a large team of supervisors and teachers, look after student welfare, and help put the safeguarding policy into practice.
Programme dates – Summer 2027
You’ll live in Cambridge for the length of each programme you work.
- Programme Preparation Week: Monday 28 June – Saturday 3 July 2027 (not essential but preferred to attend)
- Friday 2 July – Saturday 17 July 2027
- Friday 16 July – Saturday 31 July 2027
- Friday 23 July – Saturday 7 August 2027
- Friday 30 July – Saturday 14 August 2027
You can apply for one, two or all of the programmes. Paid induction training takes place on the first Friday and Saturday of your first programme. If this clashes with your graduation, other arrangements may be possible.
What you’ll do:
- Be the first point of contact for staff and students
- Handle welfare concerns and behaviour issues, with support from the senior team
- Make sure staff follow safeguarding and day-to-day procedures
- Run the daily schedule and keep everyone up to date
- Help students with practical issues such as transfers, accommodation and getting to venues on time
- Put contingency plans in place when things change
- Speak with parents and external partners
Skills & Attributes of a successful candidate:
- Articulate, engaging, and sociable
- Approachable yet assertive
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong organisational and leadership abilities
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to cope with changing priorities
Experience & Knowledge:
- Previous experience in a residential setting (Essential)
- Experience working with young people (Essential)
- Leadership experience (Essential)
- Knowledge of Cambridge city, colleges, and history (Highly Desirable)
What you’ll get:
- £1,000–£1,750 per week, depending on experience
- Half-board accommodation for the whole programme
- Paid induction training
- A summer leading a lively international team in Cambridge
Apply now! Interviews are taking place online immediately.
For safeguarding purposes, an Enhanced DBS check is required for all staff. If you live overseas, a valid police clearance certificate is also required. Two professional references will also be required for all staff.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within 10 working days of submission, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.
Summer School Programme Director (Residential) - Cambridge employer: m2r Education Careers
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