ABOUT CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (CSVPA)
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) is one of the UK’s leading providers of Art & Design, Drama and Music pathway and higher education programmes. Since 1985, CSVPA has been a specialist arts foundation school, and over time has grown its portfolio to include undergraduate degrees and a master’s preparation programme. Our unique and personalised approach to creative learning has given students the opportunity to develop their skills, build their confidence and progress onto some of the most prestigious Art & Design schools, music conservatoires and world-renowned drama schools.
CSVPA is part of CATS Global Schools, a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
The group brings together 16 institutions that provide students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. Our dedicated team of pioneering, persevering people, including teachers and welfare specialists, work together to create a positive environment so that every student achieves their full potential.
JOB OVERVIEW
Under the guidance of the Holiday Course Coordinator, and utilising the outlined social program provided by Head Office, plan, organise and implement a high-quality programme of activities and excursions, leading by example.
Motivate and encourage students to take an active part in the programme.
Supervise and look after the safety and welfare of students.
Department: Programmes
Reports to: Holiday Course Coordinator
Contract: Temporary, fixed term
Hours: 48 hours over 6 days per week
Salary Basic rate of £610.08 per week plus holiday entitlement
There is a salary deduction of £74.62 per week if you would like us to provide your accommodation. (In line government accommodation offset rates)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
To prepare for activity sessions thoroughly. Preparation time can be considerable if you are to ensure the success of the timetabled session. This involves:
* Comprehensive planning and promoting of the activity, ensuring that students know in advance.
* Considering all potential hazards concerning Health & Safety according to guidelines laid down and making necessary provisions to avoid accidents.
* Knowing necessary instructions/directions before session start time.
* Having all equipment and decorations, if appropriate, set up before students arrive
* Packing away all equipment and materials and tidying the activity space.
- To actively encourage the involvement of students in activities and events, leading by example.
- When running an activity, to support other staff and encourage them to take a full and active part.
- To ensure that students are present at social programme sessions and to maintain accurate registers of their attendance as required.
- To look after the materials/equipment and ensure they are returned at the end of each activity.
- To escort groups on excursions and ensure the safety and welfare of the students, as well as providing them with information to help them get the maximum benefit from their visit.
- To provide feedback on the programme to the Activities Manager.
- To undertake local travel and research.
- If holding a specialist qualification that is eligible for an increment, to undertake duties pertaining to this.
- To supervise student behaviour both on and off campus.
- To carry out mealtime and free-time supervision and, if residential, lights-out duties. Other residential duties include morning wakeups, room checks and generally caring for the welfare of our younger students.
- To ensure that all CSVPA Health & Safety policies are implemented and monitored.
- To assist with airport transfers and student arrivals and departures.
- To assist with centre administration as directed.
- To assist in closing the centre and returning equipment.
- Additional duties as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
* Level of spoken and written English equivalent to CEF level C1/CAE/IELTS 7.0
* Interested in, and able to organise activities such as drama, arts & crafts, talent shows etc.
* Able to adapt quickly to change and be flexible
* Effective communicator
* Flexible and a team player
* Able to motivate and encourage large groups of children and teenagers
* Able to address large groups of young people
* Be 18 years of age or over
* Enthusiastic
* Willing to carry out manual duties
* Able to sustain long periods of physical activity (while we are able to make reasonable adjustments, this is a physically active role, and as such is a requirement of the job)
* Actively enjoy spending time with children/teenagers
Desirable
* Qualifications in related subjects (e.g. arts, drama, sports, etc)
* Coaching/arts teaching qualification
* Current First Aid certificate
* Current RLSS lifesavers qualification
* Previous summer school experience
* Experience of working with children and/or teenagers
* Competent sports/games person with knowledge of the rules and organisation of one or more sports
BENEFITS
Cycle to work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Car Scheme
Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
Free eye tests
Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
Employee Assistance Programme
Group income protection
GP24: GP Access for all
Health Cash Plan
Death in Service
Long service awards
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.
SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.