Job reference: 002288
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Closing date: 19/12/2025
Department: Student Services
Centre/School: Stafford House Cambridge
Employment type: Hourly
Job start date: 22/01/2026
Closing date: 19/12/2025

Job Description

Love meeting new people and creating unforgettable experiences?

Working as an Activity Leader at our English Language school in the heart of Cambridge is a fantastic opportunity to connect with people from all over the world and be part of their English learning journey.

This is a fun, high-energy role where you’ll plan and lead activities for international students, helping them explore UK culture and make lasting memories. Our school is centrally located in Round Church Street, easily accessible to all the sites of historic Cambridge.

What’s in it for you as an Activity Leader?

  • £12.21 per hour (for review in January)

  • Flexible hours (0-hour contract – ideal for students or those who seek a flexible working style)

  • Full induction and ongoing training from day one

  • A great stepping stone if you’re pursuing a career in education, hospitality, sports, or drama

  • Gain experience supporting young people in a multicultural environment

  • Opportunities for appraisals, development, and new experiences

What does the role involve?

  • Preparing and delivering fun activities and excursions for our students (ages ranging from 16-60) in and around Cambridge

  • Actively encourage our students to get involved, leading by example

  • Escorting groups of students, leading in a variety of activities and excursions from park games to pub nights, museums to city walks

  • Commitment to safeguarding – successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check

  • Supervising student behaviour, ensuring our students safety and well-being at all times

  • You may be involved in assisting with arrivals and departures of students and administration

What you’ll need to be an Activity Leader:

  • Lots of confidence and enthusiasm – you don’t need to be an expert in any specific activity, just have the interest and ability to lead a range of activities for young people.

  • Be professional, friendly, and supportive, with a good understanding of how to promote the well-being of young people.

  • Have a good knowledge of life in Cambridge

  • Be flexible, adaptable, and able to think on your feet.

  • Be a strong communicator with a good level of spoken and written English (equivalent to CEF level C1 / CAE / IELTS 6.5).

  • Able to provide excellent customer service

  • Additional languages are a bonus but are not required

  • Safeguarding is a key part of the role, and we take it very seriously. As part of our safer recruitment policy, successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

*Please see the job description for a full list of requirements and duties.

More information

WHO ARE WE? Stafford House has over 70 years’ experience in providing international students with great English language study experiences in the UK. Our mission is to educate, inspire and help our students enjoy our locations, empowering them with confidence to realise their personal potential. Stafford House comprises 2 brands, Stafford House International and Stafford House Study Holidays.
We offer 7 fantastic study locations within the UK with a wide range of courses to choose from including English Language and activities, creative Art & Design, sports, and academic preparation courses.
Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.


OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING: CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form prior to interview and be subject to online checks which may include social media checks in addition to an enhanced DBS check (DBS process paid for by CATS Global Schools), references and if applicable, an overseas police check.


OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.


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What are you waiting for? We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck!

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