Summer School Accommodation and Welfare Manager

Introduction

Wishford Education offers high quality residential summer schools for international students aged 8-16 at Westonbirt School and Hatherop Castle School.

Our mission

We provide personalised, immersive and enriching educational experiences that foster growth and spark curiosity.

Our values

·       We are honest, caring and student-centred.

·       We operate and communicate with integrity, empathy and respect.

·       We go above and beyond to provide exceptional experiences.

Role summary

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Accommodation and Welfare Managers to look after our residential provision for students attending summer schools.

The post holder will report to the Centre Manager, and will line manage all House Parents.

The following vacancies are available for summer 2025:

Westonbirt School 

• Programme dates: 6 July – 3 August
• Paid induction days: 2-5 July (4 days)
• Residential: Yes

Hatherop Castle School 

• Programme dates: 13 – 27 July 
• Paid induction days: 9-12 July (4 days)
• Residential: Yes

Duties

The post holder will undertake a selection of the below responsibilities, according to the weekly rota.

Accommodation: To ensure that students are assigned into rooms according to their preferences as well as the Schools’ policy, and that the accommodation provision meets all standards as required.

Pastoral care: To provide a nurturing environment to all students, showing awareness of their needs as short-term study abroad pupils, taking part in supervision duties both on-site and off-site and acting appropriately on emerging needs.

Welfare: To monitor the pastoral care provided to students and to arrange additional welfare and medical students as necessary.

Centre management: To act as a senior member of centre staff, being present and participating in staff and student management, pastoral care and any other issues as needed, and deputising for the Centre Manager as required.

Other duties: To undertake any other relevant duties pertaining to the summer school provision, as reasonably requested.

Working pattern

This is a demanding job with long days and on-call times, and with up to 60 hours of work a week.

Post holders will work on six out of seven days a week.

Pay and benefits

The weekly wage is £1,000 (including holiday pay).

Benefits include:

• Accommodation
• Three meals per day
• Free parking on site
• Fully paid DBS check
• Advanced safeguarding training
• First aid training