Want to spend your summer looking after students 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 Welfare Director, you’ll make sure every student gets the right care and support throughout their stay. You’ll report to the Programme Director and lead the pastoral care team, guiding supervisors and teaching staff on welfare. You’ll also be the main contact for parents, doctors, nurses and other outside services.
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:
- Keep an overview of students’ medical information and any existing health needs, checking with parents where needed
- Track any illness, injuries or incidents and make sure the right procedures are followed
- Keep the Programme Directors informed of any concerns
- Lead the welfare team and make sure they work calmly and report back regularly
- Make sure all staff follow safeguarding and welfare procedures
- Liaise with parents, doctors, nurses and other outside services
There may also be extra work before the summer helping with medical tasks and communications. This will be agreed later, depending on need and your availability.
Skills & Attributes of a successful candidate:
- Articulate, engaging and sociable
- Approachable yet assertive
- Empathetic, supportive and positive
- A gentle leadership style that builds trust and confidence
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- High levels of energy, resilience and enthusiasm
- Flexible, adaptable and able to cope with changing priorities
Experience & Knowledge:
- Experience working with young people (Essential)
- Experience in a pastoral or mentoring role (Essential)
- Previous experience in a residential setting (Highly Desirable)
- Knowledge of Cambridge city, colleges and history (Desirable)
What you’ll get:
- From £700 per week, depending on experience
- Half-board accommodation for the whole programme
- Paid induction training
- A summer leading student welfare at an international programme 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 Welfare Director (Residential) - Cambridge employer: m2r Education Careers
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