FURTHER INFORMATION

This position is fully residential. It is a key position to the smooth running of the Summer School. Students will engage directly with the post-holder, so it is very important that you feel comfortable working with Summer School participants ranging in age from 8-18 years. We are looking to fill this post with someone who is confident as a leader and has empathy with learners. The post-holder must have a full understanding of the requirements for Child Protection and Safeguarding (training will be provided), knowing and understanding the distance that staff and students must maintain is crucial to this role. There cannot be any social media contact or any behaviour that contravenes our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. The post-holder will be assisting the Head of Residential & Welfare (HoRW) in running the residential sector of the Summer School as well as evening activities, social activities. In addition, the post-holder will assist the Head of Activities & Excursions (HoAE) in running afternoon activities and excursions and will act as an integral part of the team. Ideally, we are looking to recruit a member of staff that will join us in future summers.Essential Requirements High standard of written and spoken EnglishExperience in the running of sports, music, art or drama activitiesPrevious experience working with learners of EnglishA responsible and safe attitude to excursions and all offsite activitiesBe willing to complete the induction process and all mandatory and subsequent training providedAbility to engage effectively with staff and students and assist with the delivery of high quality, enjoyable activitiesAbility to assist in the organisation of group activitiesAbility to adapt quickly to change and be flexibleEnjoy working with children and teenagers from different culturesAbility to address large groups of young peopleBe a team playerEligibility to work in the UKPass Disclosure Scotland/DBS or equivalent background checking/vetting proceduresA leader and mentor approach to lifeApproachability, patience and excellent inter-personal skillsBe flexible, outgoing, hardworking and sociableEnjoy working outdoorsAbility to remain calm in an emergency situationMaintain a smart personal appearanceAdheres to BLISS H&S policy Desirable Requirements Previous Child Protection Training (although training will be provided).First Aid QualificationLifeguarding QualificationFire Safety TrainingFull UK Driving Licence (and access to transport)Previous Summer School ExperiencePrevious experience working in a residential postAbility to maintain long periods of physical activityGood knowledge of Scottish Culture and HistoryAbility to remain positive and retain a sense of humour .