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NON-­‐RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY LEADER – ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL Introduction to Elac Study Vacations Elac Study Vacations is a small, but growing English Language School. It began in 1991 in Eastbourne, on the South East Coast of England, and initially ran a family stay course in that town. In 2000 Elac opened its first residential summer school, also in Eastbourne, and we now have 6 residential centres in Bath, Cardiff, Eastbourne, Horsham (West Sussex), Mayfield (East Sussex) & Nottingham. We also have family stay centres in Bath, Brighton & Eastbourne. Though Elac has grown as an organisation in recent years, the company still has the virtues of a small family-­‐run business: a personal service, a high standard of care and welfare, attention to detail and a focus on quality. We are fully accredited by the British Council, members of English UK & members of Young Learners English UK Elac Courses Students who attend our courses receive 15 contact teaching hours per a week along with an extensive and varied activity and excursion programme. We run a zigzag timetable in most of our centres, which means that there are morning and afternoon lessons. There is also the possibility of teaching on weekends (please see specific centre programmes). Our daily activity programme covers a wide range of sporting and non-­‐sporting activities. We also provide an extensive and enjoyable social programme run in the evenings. The excursion programme allows the students to visit interesting places in the local area and also popular tourist destinations. Elac Person Specification – Activity Leader Education Level Experience Personal Skills/Characteristics Special Requirements ESSENTIAL •
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Previous experience in sports, drama &/or arts & crafts Working in residential language summer schools for Young Learners •
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Experience supervising on excursions •
Working with single & mixed nationality groups •
Leadership Skills Age 18 or over •
First Aid Native or near Native level of fluency in English (IELTS 8.0, CEF Level C2) Eligible to live & work in UK •
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Child Protection Training Full driving Licence •
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Genuine interest in working with Young Learners & in their welfare •
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DESIRABLE NON-­‐RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY LEADER – ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL
Elac Job Description – Activity Leader Job Title Activity Leader Responsible For Leading Activity Sessions & Excursions Reports To Centre Manager, Assistant Centre Manager & Activity Manager Main Duties & Responsibilities •
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To lead students in sports and non-­‐sporting activities, making sure that equipment is set-­‐
up prior to student’s arrival, considered potential hazards concerning Health & Safety & packing away equipment and tidying when session is finished. To have read & understood the staff guide To prepare feedback for Activity Manager. To encourage student involvement in extra-­‐curricula activities To communicate with students to help improve their English Skills. To assist in the supervision of students on excursions together with other members of the Elac staff & group leaders. Also providing students with information on destinations. To assist in the supervision of students during the social programme together with other members of the Elac staff and group leaders Applicants with special qualifications will be required to undertake duties such as pool supervision & First Aid provision Meal time supervision duties To report any welfare issues arising to Elac support staff. Additional duties if required To undertake any reasonable duties as and when required To adhere to all Elac Study Vacations policies & procedures Director Date •
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General Working Hours Non-­‐Residential Activity Staff are expected to work 14 sessions per a week in any combination of activities, excursions and bus duties. An activity session lasts for up to 3 hours and comprises sporting and non-­‐sporting activities. We encourage our staff to use all the skills that they possess in order to deliver a varied and interesting programme for all students on our courses. A full-­‐day excursion lasts for approximately 9.5 hours (3 Sessions) and staff will be expected to supervise and assist their group during these excursions. Bus duties will take place in the morning, afternoon or evening as scheduled. Bus duties involve making sure that all students are on the correct bus and safely get to and from their host families and school. There will also be a requirement to be involved in meal time duties on certain occasions. Attendance at Staff Induction is required as part of this contract. Applicants can ask to be included in a list of staff wanting to maximise their earnings by working additional hours (must have signed 48 hour week opt-­‐out). Non-­‐Residential Activity Leader Activity (3 Hours) = 1 Session Excursion (9.5 hours) = 3 Sessions 5 Bus Duties (3¾ hours) = 2 Sessions 14 Sessions per a week Example Working Week – 6 Activity Sessions, 2 Excursions & 5 Bus Duties Contracted sessions may not be evenly distributed over a 4 week contract period NON-­‐RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY LEADER – ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL
Remuneration There are 5 Salary levels that an applicant can be offered in their contract. The criterion for deciding the salary level is taken by Elac in consultation with the applicant. The age of an applicant, the level of experience an applicant has gained & loyalty to Elac Study Vacations are all taking in to consideration. Experience specific to summer schools will also be taken into consideration. PAY IN LIEU OF ANY UNTAKEN HOLIDAY (12.07% OF TOTAL GROSS SALARY) WILL BE ADDED AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT Contracts Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 NR – ACTIVITY LEADER £217.50 £225 £235 £250 £275 Extra Activity Sessions £16.50 £17.00 £17.50 £18.25 £19.50 PLEASE PROVIDE ON APPLICATION PROOF OF ID, AUTHENTICATED COPIES OF ANY COACHING QUALIFICATIONS & EXPLANATIONS OF ANY GAPS IN EMPLOYMENT HISTORY ACTIVITY LEADERS WILL BE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE 2 REFERENCES. AS SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE WORKING WITH CHILDREN WE REQUIRE THEM TO SIGN A CHILDREN’S ACT FORM & UNDERGO A DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE CHECK OR DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND CHECK. FURTHER POLICIES CAN BE FOUND IN THE STAFF GUIDE ELAC STUDY VACATIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Centre Date – 2015 Please find below the centre dates for this summer. The dates are when the first groups of students arrive at the centre; staff will be required to attend the induction meeting a day prior to the student arrivals. Also included are the possible contract lengths at the centre. Centre St. Andrew’s School, Eastbourne First Arrival day – Staff induction on day before arrival day th
Monday 6 July Contract Lengths 3 -­‐ 4 Weeks