2026 UK Night Guardian, Uxbridge

Job Type: Residential, Full-time

Reports to: Centre Director

Dates: 30th June to 1st August 2026

Location: London King’s, London Uxbridge, Reading, Guildford, Worcester, Dover, Oxford, Edinburgh

Mission Statement: Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry leading safe, educational, and cultural programmes to students from around the world.

MLA Welfare and Safeguarding Statement: MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk. All students should expect to feel safe within all areas of our seasonal programme.

Position Overview:

• Responsible for the student safety and wellbeing during MLA quiet hours.
• Full-time summer employment from mid-June – mid-August.
• Reports to Centre Director and Welfare Manager.
• 6 working days per week (10pm to 3am) with 1 day off per week.
• Residential employment includes all meals and accommodation.
• Respond to any emergency on site.
• Provide overnight oversight of residential accommodation.

Requirements:

• Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK, and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland).
• Proven suitability with students under 18: at least 2 references.
• Be proficient in the use of IT.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a supervisory, residential, security, or care-related role.
• Experience working with children, young people, or international students.
• First Aid training or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in residential education or boarding environments.

Person Specification:

• Ability to remain calm, alert, and responsible during overnight hours.
• Strong awareness of safeguarding and duty-of-care responsibilities.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Ability to follow procedures and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal).
• Display absolute commitment to the highest standards of professional behaviour.
• Ability to work long hours in a high-pressure environment.
• Passion for working with youth.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative.

Schedule: As a Night Guardian you will be contracted to work 30 hours a week from 10pm to 3am, 6 days a week with one full day off every week.

Key Position Accountabilities:

• Provide overnight supervision of junior students within residential accommodation.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to student needs during the night.
• Ensure students adhere to curfews and residential rules.
• Conduct regular checks of accommodation areas.
• Monitor building security, including access points, fire safety, and emergency exits.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, or incidents during the night.
• Liaise with emergency services where necessary.
• Ensure health & safety incidents are recorded accurately.
• Accurately record night-time incidents, checks, and student interactions.
• Complete handover reports for day staff.
• Promote the welfare of students and adhere to the Safeguarding Policy.

Training & CPD:

• Complete all required pre-employment training.
• Attend the in-person induction training.
• Read and understand MLA policies sent during the recruitment process.
• Be open to feedback during appraisals.
• Request guidance on and actively seek professional development.

Administrative Duties:

• Complete night logs, incident reports, and welfare records accurately.
• Record room checks, student movements, and any welfare interactions.
• Maintain clear and detailed handover notes for day staff.
• Support the accurate updating of student welfare records.
• Ensure all documentation is stored securely and confidentially.

Safeguarding & Welfare:

• Promote the welfare of students and comply with the Safeguarding Policy.
• Constantly monitor student and staff safety and welfare.
• Assist the Centre Director and Welfare Manager with communicating site-specific emergency plans.
• Maintain 24-hour on-call emergency assistance for the centre.
• Address any guest or staff concerns and document them.

Liaising:

• Maintain clear communication with on-call managers and welfare staff.
• Participate in daily handovers and briefings as required.
• Represent MLA professionally in all interactions.
• Liaise with campus Public Safety on matters of campus security.

Residence Hall Supervision:

• Conduct regular rounds of the residence hall(s).
• Patrol and monitor hallways and other public places.
• Challenge unauthorized visitors and escort them to exits.
• Conduct room inspections, as directed.
• Report maintenance issues to the Centre Manager.

Compensation:

• Residential Activity Manager GBP 500 weekly.
• Paid training and induction.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Complimentary room and full board as part of the compensation package.

MLA Reputation and Code of Conduct:

• To actively support MLA in its mission to provide quality learning.
• To comply with management requests to follow guidelines of external organisations.
• Develop a good rapport with the students and Group Leaders.

MLA Equality Statement: Move Language Ahead is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.