Summer Centre Manager

Bayswater Education is a vibrant network of global centres dedicated for over 75 years while inspiring people through a life-changing educational and travelling experience. We’re passionate about growing communities of global thinkers and explorers, at home and abroad – whatever their story. We're not just reimagining education; we're revolutionizing it. We're on a mission to provide young minds, locally and globally, with life-changing adventures and a chance to cultivate a social conscience. For every student we teach, we will teach another from a disadvantaged background. We provide classes beyond our borders and extend our commitment to education to regions where they are most needed!

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic summer staff and managers to deliver successful experiences for our students.

London - University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus) 26th June to 11th August

London - University of Westminster (Harrow Campus) 26th June to 11th August

Oxford - Oxford Brookes University – 26th June to 11th August

This is a residential position, so full board and accommodation is provided free of charge.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Summer Programme – July to August 2024. The Centre Manager role at Bayswater Education has core responsibility.

Position Summary

• Attending a senior training course
• Overall responsibility for running the allocated Summer centre
• Set up and close down the centre in accordance with British Council and Bayswater guidelines
• Manage the day-to-day centre operations and handle any issues that arise
• Ensure all aspects of the courses operate smoothly
• Financial reporting, accounting and cost control for the centre
• Manage all Bayswater Summer staff that are appointed in their various posts throughout the summer including preparing rotas, recording days off/hours for payroll, etc
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with facility providers (accommodation, catering, classrooms, etc), ensuring that services are delivered in line with our agreement and dealing with any problems which may arise
  
  

The nature of the role will require the candidate to work unsociable hours (weekends/evenings/bank holidays); they will work 6 days per week and 48 hours per week.

What Are We Looking For

Knowledge, Qualifications, And Experience

• An undergraduate degree
• Experience of working with groups of international students taking part in educational programmes
• Experience of summer centre management and best practices
• Solid knowledge of safeguarding
• Experience of safeguarding of children/young people
• Experience of staff recruitment and managing people
• Current First Aid certificate
• An appropriate qualification (e.g. Playwork, Childcare or Sports Leadership)
• Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL (TEFL-I status)
• Cambridge Delta or Trinity Dip TESOL or equivalent (TEFL-Q status)
  
  

Skills and Attributes

• Fluent in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly collaborative and able to work across teams to deliver results
• Numerate and IT literate with competence in Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Highly organised and able to manage a varied and demanding workload
• Resilient with a flexible, ‘can-do’ approach to work
• Results-focused
• Has high expectations of self and others
• A team player and able to build rapport and engage with a diverse range of people
• Customer-focused
• Committed to equality and diversity
• Committed to continuous improvement through being outward-looking and reflective
  
  

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of up to £800 per week depending on experience
• Accommodation and full board provided
• Training & development programs.
• Opportunities for career growth within a global organization.
• Access to our wide portfolio of courses offered for free or on discounted rates.
• People centric, inclusive culture with regular wellbeing and social activities.
• Extra days off based on the length of service.
• “Doing good” day. (1 paid day off per year for volunteering activities)
• Regular online networking and cross-departmental meetings with the Bayswater team globally.
  
  

Bayswater is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy you will be asked to explain any gaps in your work and education history. You will also be required to undergo a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check and provide the contact details of at least 2 referees, who will be asked specifically if they have any concerns about your suitability to work with people under 18. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK must be provided at interview stage.

This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Serviced check before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.