Social Activity Officer (Summer Job - ideal for students!)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an enthusiastic and responsible young adult? Do you relish working well under pressure? Are you a good problem solver? Love being a team player? Then please, keep reading...
The Cambridge Centre for Languages is an international language school which runs a six week summer camp from July 8th - August 20th, based in St Mary’s School in Cambridge, for students aged 9-17.
This is a rewarding and challenging role which is integral to the enjoyable running of the summer programme. Social Activities Officers (SAOs) are responsible for the safe running of the students’ activity sessions which includes daytime activities like sports, performance and arts sessions, as well as museum visits and punting in Cambridge. SAOs also supervise and lead evening activities and weekend day excursions. Students should be encouraged to practice their spoken English during activities.
SAOs typically are University-age students returning during the summer. This is not typically a residential role, so candidates should live in Cambridge or within easy commuting distance.
Responsible to: Social Activities Leader (SAL) and Centre Director (CD).
Liaise with: Other SAOs and Teaching Assistants (TAs).
Hours of work: Up to 46 (Monday-Friday, with one weekend day per week)
Hourly rate: Minimum wage according to age
To apply: Email James Errington with a CV attached.
Requirements
Qualifications (Desirable criteria): University student or graduate.
Skills (Desirable):
- Experience leading group activities
- Experience communicating with non-native speakers of English
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
Personal:
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with a range of age groups
- Enthusiastic and works well in teams.
- Leadership qualities and works well under pressure.
Benefits:
- Discounted/free food
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 weeks
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Housing allowance
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/04/2023
Expected start date: 08/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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