Temporary Summer Events and Excursions Supervisor

Role Overview & Responsibilities

For the full job description and to apply for this role, please download and complete the Sherborne School Group Application Form (Word document) available at https://www.sherborne-international.org/about-our-english-international-school/job-vacancies/

JOB DESCRIPTION:Summer Events and Excursion Supervisor 3 July to 23 August 2023 (or part thereof)

Location: Sherborne International

Remuneration: £11.50 per hour

Hours of Work: 42 hours per week

CORE DUTIES

The Summer Events and Excursions Supervisor is required to perform the duties as listed below, and anything else as the course requires

• Put together the evening entertainment schedule for the period of the summer course, working closely with the pastoral team to ensure events are staffed appropriately.
• Act as compare, ensuring events are well attended, engaging and that students have the best possible time (while maintaining the behavioural standards expected of students on the summer course)
• Deal with any student behavioural issues appropriately, calling in support from the relevant staff if required.
• Ensure all events are suitably planned/costed/risk assessed.
• Ensure JCR events are publicised, and that students and staff understand what is expected of them.
• Ensure all spend is approved and signed off by the Director of Short Courses before it has been committed.
• Ensure the smooth and safe running of all excursions by;

- Attending all excursions/trips

- Ensuring all excursions are suitably risk assessed and that staff and students understand what is expected of them at all times

- Deal with or report issues appropriately

- Co-ordinate schedules with coach company/catering team/house staff/venues as appropriate

- Ensure that packed lunches have been provided and issued

- Liaise with Matron to ensure travel buckets and medication have been factored in for all trips.

- Delegate authority and ensure that support staff who attend trips are behaving appropriately

- Be responsible for all registers

• Provide a high level of supervision and care of students at all times.
• Interact with a variety of students, engaging in friendly conversation and encouraging them to use English, motivate students to participate and get involved in activities.
• Look out for, comfort and inform residential tutors about students who may feel homesick, sad or unwell, or who face other problems or difficulties
• Help prepare for and tidy up after events and activities and look after any equipment involved.
• Ensure you and the students comply with any COVID-19 related protocols that might be in place and inform the appropriate staff of any breaches to guidelines.

Sherborne School Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement
Sherborne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the DBS.

Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Salary: £11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/03/2023
Expected start date: 03/07/2023