Hall Manager (Fixed Term Summer Contract)
1. Contract
Company Description
Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff.
Our vision for your employment is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner.
Deepen your understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career.
You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people who are dedicated to making a difference through their work.
Alpadia employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity.
In we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.
Job Description
Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people, who have the ability to engage and inspire young students, and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves.
2. Prioritize the safety of students above all else, implementing our Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies working closely with the Camp Manager
3. Support with the caring of sick students and arranging appropriate medical responses
4. Manage and assist with the student presence-check registers of attendance
5. Support the camp management team liaising with internal (Customer Services team and Sales) and external stakeholders concerning matters of student welfare; responding to and resolving any questions, comments or concerns
6. Help manage students effectively and respectfully, following all Alpadia policies and rules, to ensure they enjoy and contribute fully to all aspects of Alpadia’s programme in a spirit of respect towards other students and staff
7. Ensure any safeguarding concerns that come to your attention are dealt with sensitively and escalated appropriately
8. Support in the management of the Welfare Team (Welfare Officers & Night Supervisors), being their main point of initial contact for any issues that occur in your accommodation unit
9. Manage the allocation of students in accommodation, responding to requests and complaints from internal and external stakeholders
10. Manage students’ behavior at all times, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate
11. Ensure rules in the residence are followed at all times and the accommodation is kept tidy
12. Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times, directing and managing the wider team as appropriate
13. Assist in the check-in/check-out procedure, supporting students in their orientation of the site and their room
14. Support your colleagues in their daily tasks to the benefit of the wider camp operation
15. Work with guest Group Leaders to ensure they understand schedules, rules and other useful information so they can better support their students
16. Ensure damages are kept to a minimum and a culture of respect is created with the students towards the property we are occupying
Qualifications
Your profile:
Essential:
17. Experience working in a summer school or similar environment
18. Excellent communication skills
19. Excellent team working skills
20. Ability to work under pressure
21. The ability to lead, manage and motivate a team
22. Being flexible and adaptable to change
23. High level of integrity
24. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to students and admissions team
25. Relate well to children and gain their trust and respect
26. Capable or willing to train in the use of platforms for recording student information and safeguarding concerns
27. Understanding of the need to support students’ wellbeing
28. Understanding of the need to support and work with the admissions team
Desirable:
29. A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel)
30. Relevant professional qualification or other accreditation
31. Understanding of principals of child development and learning processes
32. Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning/development opportunities
33. Proven leadership skills
34. Experience in the same or similar role
35. Additional language proficiency
36. Safeguarding and Welfare experience with under 18s
37. Understanding of safeguarding practices and legislation
Additional Information
We offer you:
38. A developing and enriching summer experience
39. The chance to make long term connections and friends
40. Meaningful engagement with international students and the chance to give back
41. A sense of belonging with many returning staff members each year
42. Development of your social, relationship and leadership skills
43. Join a booming community of Alpadia staff members who return each year.
44. Start or continue your professional development (CPD) in a supportive coaching environment
45. An industry competitive salary
46. Role training and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout
47. An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
48. Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression