Vacational Studies International English Summer Schools
 

Sports & Social Assistant

Not a teacher? Are you an undergraduate who enjoys sport?

Being an ASSISTANT at Vacational Studies

We have assistant posts on the sports/social side of the Courses.

An Outline Description of the Work

Let me tell you a little about us. Vacational Studies Courses have run for 37 years. Most students come to us on recommendation from parents whose children have already been with us. We are accredited by the British Council and are members of English UK (formerly ARELS). We have high standards of professionalism and expect the same from staff. Our reputation is of the greatest importance and is, I believe, second-to-none. Parents are confident that their children will be secure.

Then job of the Sports & Social Assistant is to help the Sports/Social Organiser (SSO) at each School to arrange a varied programme of activities including those mentioned in the brochure under the headings ‘Sports’ and ‘Social Activities’; to supervise these activities as and when directed and join in where appropriate; to encourage the students to participate in the organised programme; to assist the Matron when required and to ‘cover’ for her on her day off; to sit with a class during the ‘Supervised Study’ period, if required.

Accommodation and Meals

The posts are resident. Basic accommodation is provided at no charge, as are all meals, except meals on excursions.

Additional Activities

Staff accompany excursions and shopping trips on a rota basis. All staff assume the normal pastoral responsibilities that are part of boarding school life.

Duties

All staff have 2½ duty days each week, or the equivalent thereof. There are also two completely free 24-hour days during the Course - any day except a Sunday.

Collection and Return Service

Some staff meet students at Heathrow on the first day and check them in when they return.

Dates, Duration and Pay

We offer employment for a period of just over four weeks. The period of employment is from the morning of the day before the first day of the Course until mid-afternoon on the last day of the Course. Pay is £1000.00 (one thousand pounds) for the duration of the employment. Payment is by cheque at the end of the Course. If they wish, staff can be paid a 25% advance by cheque at the end of the first week, to be deducted from the final balance. As employment is temporary, we are not at present required to deduct PAYE from British staff at source unless they are ordinarily resident in the UK and, therefore, liable to PAYE. Staff must advise us if they are ordinarily resident in the UK. Anyone defined as a ‘student’ for this tax year is not liable to PAYE. Deductions will be on a ‘Week 1/Month 1’ basis. NI is deducted at the prevailing rate.

Suitability and Qualifications

The ideal applicant will have an interest and ability in sport. He or she will be a good organiser of children and adults; innovative; resourceful as to ideas; outgoing; spontaneous; hard-working. Experience in a residential situation is advantageous and, ideally, applicants will have worked  with the 11-17 age-range. An interest in participating in the corporate life of the Course is essential. If this appeals, please complete the application form, giving your choice of Course in order of preference. Please read 'Notes for Staff 2010' which describes the post in more detail. If your application is of interest, we shall contact your referees and, if these are satisfactory, we shall invite you for interview. If you are overseas, we shall suggest interview via skype.  If you are in this country, we shall invite you to Newbury. We pay your rail fare. If appointed, your acceptance of the contents of this information sheet and the ‘Notes for Staff 2010’ together with our letter offering the post and your acceptance of it form the contract. As there is responsibility for and substantial access to children, UK-based staff should apply for 'subject access' at their local police station. Overseas-based staff should obtain a certificate of good conduct from the British Embassy. CRB clearance is requested. Proof of qualifications is required - as is an explanation for any gaps in CVs.

A note on Work Permits and why we cannpot employ non-EU staff

If you do not hold an EU passport (or have a dispensation to take temporary work as a Commonwealth citizen), you are not permitted to work in the UK unless you possess a Work Permit. An employer has to obtain a Work Permit from the Home Office to allow a non EU citizen to work in the UK. The employer must prove that EU labour is not available for the job. As EU labour is available for these posts, we do not apply for Work Permits.

If you do not fulfil the stated criteria, we shall not take your application further.

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