Head of Windermere International Summer School
Windermere School
Cumbria
- £35,525 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn 2024
- Apply by:
- 4 September 2024
Job overview
As the Head of Windermere International Summer School you will primarily be responsible for the International Summer School including, seasonal sailing courses and holiday programmes during school holidays for children and young people aged 5 to 17.
This position would suit candidates with management experience, especially those within the hospitality, adventure or education industries who are open to a busy summer at Windermere, with the opportunity to take a break during the school Christmas holidays.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES
• To devise and maintain all aspects of admissions, marketing, sales and operations associated with the International Summer School.
• To devise and maintain all aspects of admissions, marketing, sales and operations associated with holiday schools, including seasonal sailing courses.
• To work with the Bursar, Head of Marketing and Head of Admissions and the Headmaster to take on and implement new initiatives.
WINDERMERE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOLS
• To develop the International Summer School courses, achieving all targets set, including attendance, income and quality standards.
• To maintain the International Summer Schools’ admissions system, including all student information, medical details, correspondence, insurance and Visa processes.
• To maintain the International Summer Schools’ accounts covering all associated costs, which broadly include employment, marketing, domestic, activity, excursions and administration in partnership with the Finance department.
• To maintain the International Summer Schools’ accounts covering all associated payments, which broadly include deposits, fees and commission in partnership with the Finance department.
• To recruit all staff who work for the International Summer Schools, in line with the School’s Safer Recruitment Policies, which include all Summer School teaching staff, all activity staff, all pastoral staff and a range of internal and external instructors, coaches and providers.
• To develop and maintain all marketing materials associated with the International Summer Schools, which include the International Summer Schools’ links on the website, the International Summer Schools’ prospectus and flyers, international adverts, entry into a variety of agents’ brochures and the variety of literature associated with the various brochure packs, translations and processes for students, staff and parents.
• To sell the School internationally, by retaining good relations with existing agents and markets, by maintaining a database of international agents and by opening new international markets as required. Some overseas travel may be required.
• To recruit, implement and lead a management team to oversee all aspects of operations to include a Centre Manager to oversee daily operations, a Director of Studies to oversee the teaching team and a Welfare Officer, to work alongside the Centre Manager with responsibility for Boarding provision, First Aid and the pastoral care of all students.
• To prepare foundations for all operations and associated aspects before the start of each course, which include flight plans and collections, domestic arrangements, the academic programme, activity programmes, social programmes, excursions and staff inset days.
• To maintain all aspects of administration, which include enquiries, agency agreements, admissions processes, visa letters and applications, staff contracts, notes for staff and notes for students and parents.
• To produce reports as may be required by the Bursar.
• To liaise closely with the Head of Marketing and the Head of Admissions over all matters concerning international market research, marketing opportunities, advertising, publications and website.
• To maximise recruitment possibilities through the planning, organisation and administration of promotional opportunities, using overseas Agents and Educational Fairs as appropriate.
• To produce, summarise and review evaluation questionnaires at the end of each course.
• To produce post-course films and write to all participants and agents at the conclusion of their courses.
HOLIDAY COURSES
• To be responsible for the marketing, booking and administration of the Seasonal Sailing courses.
• To ensure appropriate sailing courses are offered and certificates are awarded at the end of the course for qualifying participants.
• To be responsible for the marketing, booking and administration of other holiday courses, which may be introduced from time to time, in the summer and other school holiday periods.
LIAISON
In addition to those already mentioned, the Head of Windermere International Summer Schools will be expected to liaise with:
• The Operations Manager over all matters pertaining to the domestic set up of the International Summer Schools and use of the estate.
• The Bursar over all matters pertaining to costs, payments and overall accounts.
• The Lead DSL regarding all welfare provision of visiting pupils.
• The Transport Manager over all matters pertaining to the use of school transport and airport travel.
• The Head’s PA regarding all recruitment matters and compliance with the single Central Register and Visa provision.
• A variety of instructors and teachers who work for the various courses.
CHILD PROTECTION RESPOSIBILTIES
The post-holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the School's Child Protection Officer.
Windermere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Windermere School
- Windermere School
- Patterdale Road, Windermere, The Lake District
- Cumbria
- LA23 1NW
- United Kingdom
Windermere School is unique. Set amidst the stunningly beautiful mountains and lakes of Cumbria, it delivers an exciting and forward-thinking curriculum, shaping the hearts and minds of the next generation. We aim to educate children to be capable and thoughtful, resourceful, courageous and caring. This is a school where young people can enjoy their schooldays and parents can be confident that their children are following the very best pathways to university and to adult life.
Windermere School is an independent boarding and day school, for boys and girls, from the ages of 3 to 18. Benefiting from its extraordinary location in the heart of the English Lake District it offers a unique education, embracing the IDEALS of the Round Square movement and the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Adventure is part of the curriculum and water sports play a large part in the co-curriculum. Celebrating it’s 100th year at its present site overlooking the glorious Lake Windermere in 2024, the school values its traditions and constantly looks to the future. As a small school, we get to know all our children well and have a dedicated well-being team to help give the very best to every young person in our care.
Head
Mr Frank Thompson
Our Vision
To foster an environment where young people can grow in confidence, excel academically, and discover their innate strengths, talents, and potential.
To encourage everyone to have the confidence and resilience to stand up for what is right and a desire to reach out to others.
ISI report
“A wide range of weekend activities takes place in school, in the surrounding area and elsewhere in the country. Many activities also take place on weekday afternoons and evenings. The school successfully implements its equality and anti-discrimination policy. Food is plentiful and nutritious and includes dishes appropriate to an international community. Appropriate policies are implemented for the care of sick or injured boarders. The school’s provision covers: first aid; chronic conditions and disabilities; emergencies, including those at night-time; and administration of prescribed and non-prescribed medication. The school educates the pupils about e-safety and cyber-bullying.”
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