Summer Activity Leader

Your Role

EF (Education First) Isle of Wight Summer School is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing individuals to join our Activities & Events Team as Activity Leaders for summer 2026.

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Position Details:

- Full-time

- 6 days a week

- Roles available between June – August 2026 (minimum one month commitment)

- Accommodation and full board provided if necessary

Every day is different – from city trips, to themed parties and interactive games. You’ll play a key part in helping students feel welcome, confident and connected, while also developing your own leadership and communication skills in a fun and multicultural environment. It’s a highly rewarding role that allows you to make a real impact on students’ lives while enjoying a memorable and fulfilling summer yourself.

If you're energetic, responsible and love working with people from around the world, we encourage you to apply!

At EF, we believe the world is better when people strive to understand one another. With 600+ schools and offices in 50 countries, we offer immersive programs in language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics, turning dreams into global opportunities. Join us in our shared mission of opening the world through education.

Responsibilities

- Leads groups of international students on a variety of activities, events, ceremonies and day trips

- Creates a lively atmosphere throughout the site and during excursions, all while delivering excellent customer service

- Help students break cultural barriers and build friendships by facilitating activities that get them speaking English, sharing their cultures and learning from one another

- Takes responsibility for health, safety and well-being of all students, including completing and adhering to risk assessments and emergency situations in line with EF policy and procedures

- Liaises with co-leaders and the Activities and Events Manager to discuss how to improve future activities, events, ceremonies and day trips

- Ensures the EF behaviour code is always followed by all students and informs the management immediately if there are any issues or problems

Requirements

- Highly motivated, energetic and positive with a sociable and outgoing personality

- Confident in leading and managing groups of students

- Organised and thorough, able to use initiative and work unsupervised

- Ability to handle difficult situations with ease and remain calm under pressure

- Appreciation of cultural differences and sensitive to the needs of international students

- A flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essential

- Is a trained First Aider (preferable but not essential, full training will be organised)

- Experience working with young people (preferable but not essential)

- All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references

- Right to work in the UK on commencement of employment

Why you will love working with EF

- Work in a truly international environment

- Boost your CV this summer with a world renowned organisation

- Regular social events

- Ambition is nurtured and post summer job opportunities are available at our year round language campuses

- Potential for summer-to-summer progression: Leader → Coordinator → Manager

- Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition

- Access to EF Hello language learning

- Employee assistance program

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EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique. #LI-PB1