Location: Oxford
Dates: July August 2025
Payment: £882.21 per week

At International House London, we are excited to invite you to join our team for the upcoming Young Learner summer season.

International House London has been running summer schools since 2011 across the UK. We are proud to be accredited by the British Council and International House World Organisation. We celebrate the diversity of our students and staff and have strong Vision, Mission, and Values beliefs. We prioritise the safety, happiness, and well-being of our students to create memorable experiences for all involved. We actively offer professional development and skills training to our staff and are proud to have a community of returning staff with regular returners year on year. Over half of our 2024 cohort are hoping to return in 2025.

In our very successful 2024 British Council inspection, strengths were highlighted in the following areas: strategic and quality management, staff management, student administration, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, teaching, care of students, accommodation, and leisure opportunities.



Role Overview
As an Assistant Centre Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our summer school centre. You will work closely with the Centre Manager to oversee all aspects of the centres day-to-day running, from supporting staff to ensuring student welfare and maintaining the highest standards of safety and service. You will also be responsible for handling enquiries from parents and group leaders, managing student behaviour, and covering the Centre Managers duties during their absence. Your role is integral to providing a positive and safe environment for our students, ensuring they have a memorable and enriching experience.



Camp Locations & Dates

Oxford: 2nd July 13th August 2025, International House Oxford, St Edwards School (1217-year olds)

Payment
£882.21 week including holiday pay + paid induction.



Contract
26 weeks, depending on operational needs. The role requires up to 48 hours per week, typically spread over a 6 day week, with 1 full day off per week.



Key Responsibilities

Centre Management & Leadership: Support and cover for the Centre Manager, ensuring the team is well-prepared and operational guidelines are followed. Provide guidance to staff, maintaining professionalism.

Student Welfare & Safety: Ensure students' safety, well-being, and enjoyment during activities. Foster a respectful and inclusive environment, monitor behaviour, and enforce appropriate consequences. Adhere to safeguarding policies.

Communication & External Relations: Liaise with group leaders, parents, and agents, addressing queries and concerns. Manage student disciplinary issues and report welfare or safeguarding concerns to the welfare team or Head Office. Organise student assemblies and meetings with group leaders.

Operational Support: Coordinate with Head Office on student arrivals and departures, ensuring smooth transitions. Prepare accommodation in collaboration with the centre administrator and support staff on transfer days.
Application Information

International House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young learners.

Please note that if you are successful at the interview stage, all offers are subject to two references, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, and Police Check (if living abroad) that are considered satisfactory to IH London.
Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to offer sponsorship. Therefore, applicants must have valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

International House Londons Values:

Ethical, Inclusive, Innovative, Passionate, Professional