Are you looking for paid work over the summer that aligns with your natural ability to care for others?
Our Student Welfare Officer role allows you to earn more than just money. You’ll gain the transferable skills that future employers are looking for, along with enjoyable and unforgettable experience over the summer.
What does it involve?
At Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome over 6,000 students (ages 8-17) from overseas during the summer to help them improve their English. Students stay with us for 7-14 days at one of our seven fantastic school locations, taking part in a rich academic, activities and excursions programme.
Our students stay in our school residences, supported by our dedicated team of Student Welfare Officers. Much like House Parents, our Student Welfare Officers are on hand to support all pastoral and well-being needs, ensuring every student feels safe, comfortable, and supported throughout their time with us. That’s where you come in!
Locations:
Bournemouth, Canterbury, Cambridge, Central London, Uxbridge, Northampton, and Oakham (notable for the Michael Owen Red Stars football school). Contracts:
Select a contract of 4-6 weeks, from 19th June to 10th August 2025 (25th August in Central London). You must be available for a minimum of 3 weeks in July, as this is our busiest period. Hours:
48 hours per week over 6 days. As you will be providing wrap-around care for our students, it is necessary to be residential for the duration of the contract. Good news! You don’t need to be local to our school locations to apply! What’s in it for you as a Student Welfare Officer? Full-board accommodation is provided as you must be residential for this role. 1st Aid Course as part of your training, prior to the programme starting and ongoing support throughout your contract duration. Experience of working in a fast-paced, fun and multicultural educational environment. Opportunity to gain experience toward a career of working with young people in the fields of education, health or care professions. Working with a highly experienced and supportive team. Pay:
£586.08 per week plus holiday entitlement + full-board accommodation included. Incentive:
Employees may receive a £500 discount on CELTA training course provided by Stafford House, post qualifying contract.
(T&Cs apply, contact us for more information) What does it take to be a Student Welfare Officer? Confidence:
You’ll be supporting young students who visit us from overseas to learn English. You’ll be guided by your Welfare and Accommodation Manager and/or the Centre Director, acting as their responsible adult, and/or supporting their Group Leader. Safeguarding:
If successful, we will conduct full pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, in line with our safer recruitment policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. Administration:
You will allocate accommodation and make plans to ensure that our overseas students’ needs are met, prior to arrival. You’ll also complete admin duties, such as logbooks and Health & Safety records. Great Organisation:
While here, you’ll manage essential aspects of our students’ stay; ensuring they get to lessons on time, supervising mealtimes and supporting the smooth running of their stay with their Group Leaders. Being Supportive:
You’ll cover the duties of care for our students overnight, on a rota basis, providing pastoral support to ensure their holistic well-being and welfare. Be a great
Communicator
with a good level of spoken and written English. Energetic:
Working 48 hours per week over a 6-day week. This is a fully immersive working experience. Responsibility:
You’ll partake in pastoral care duties, including night duties on a rotating basis. You must already have the right to work in the UK on a full-time basis - 48 hours per week. You must be available to attend a 1-day training session in mid-late June 2025. 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. 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. 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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Bournemouth, Canterbury, Cambridge, Central London, Uxbridge, Northampton, and Oakham (notable for the Michael Owen Red Stars football school). Contracts:
Select a contract of 4-6 weeks, from 19th June to 10th August 2025 (25th August in Central London). You must be available for a minimum of 3 weeks in July, as this is our busiest period. Hours:
48 hours per week over 6 days. As you will be providing wrap-around care for our students, it is necessary to be residential for the duration of the contract. Good news! You don’t need to be local to our school locations to apply! What’s in it for you as a Student Welfare Officer? Full-board accommodation is provided as you must be residential for this role. 1st Aid Course as part of your training, prior to the programme starting and ongoing support throughout your contract duration. Experience of working in a fast-paced, fun and multicultural educational environment. Opportunity to gain experience toward a career of working with young people in the fields of education, health or care professions. Working with a highly experienced and supportive team. Pay:
£586.08 per week plus holiday entitlement + full-board accommodation included. Incentive:
Employees may receive a £500 discount on CELTA training course provided by Stafford House, post qualifying contract.
(T&Cs apply, contact us for more information) What does it take to be a Student Welfare Officer? Confidence:
You’ll be supporting young students who visit us from overseas to learn English. You’ll be guided by your Welfare and Accommodation Manager and/or the Centre Director, acting as their responsible adult, and/or supporting their Group Leader. Safeguarding:
If successful, we will conduct full pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, in line with our safer recruitment policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. Administration:
You will allocate accommodation and make plans to ensure that our overseas students’ needs are met, prior to arrival. You’ll also complete admin duties, such as logbooks and Health & Safety records. Great Organisation:
While here, you’ll manage essential aspects of our students’ stay; ensuring they get to lessons on time, supervising mealtimes and supporting the smooth running of their stay with their Group Leaders. Being Supportive:
You’ll cover the duties of care for our students overnight, on a rota basis, providing pastoral support to ensure their holistic well-being and welfare. Be a great
Communicator
with a good level of spoken and written English. Energetic:
Working 48 hours per week over a 6-day week. This is a fully immersive working experience. Responsibility:
You’ll partake in pastoral care duties, including night duties on a rotating basis. You must already have the right to work in the UK on a full-time basis - 48 hours per week. You must be available to attend a 1-day training session in mid-late June 2025. 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. 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. 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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