Student Welfare Officer

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.

At Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome more than 6,000 international students aged 8‑17 each summer, helping them improve their English while enjoying a fun, unforgettable experience. Students join us for up to 2 weeks at one of our fantastic summer centres, where they take part in a rich programme of English lessons, activities and excursions.

Our students stay in our carefully managed school residences, supported by our dedicated Student Welfare team. Much like House Parents, our Student Welfare Officers provide day‑to‑day pastoral care, ensuring every student feels safe, comfortable, and fully supported throughout their stay.

Bournemouth, Canterbury, Cambridge, Central London, Uxbridge, Northampton, Oakham (notable for the Michael Owen Red Stars football school), and New for 2026 – York!

Select a contract of 4‑6 weeks, from 19th June to 10th August 2026 (22nd August in Central London and Canterbury). You must be available for a minimum of 3 weeks in July, as this is our busiest period.

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!

• 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

£610.08 per week plus holiday entitlement + full‑board accommodation included

Employees may receive a £500 discount on CELTA training course provided by Stafford House, post qualifying contract. (T&C apply – contact us for more information)

• Confidence with a good understanding of how to work professionally with young people. You'll help our students feel safe from the moment they arrive working closely with your Welfare and Accommodation Manager and Centre Director.
• Safeguarding is a big part of the job, and we take it seriously. 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.
• Administration
  . You will allocate accommodation and make plans to ensure 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 the essential aspects of our students’ stay; ensuring they get to lessons on time, supervising mealtimes and working with their Group Leaders to support the smooth running of their stay.
• Being Supportive
  . You’ll cover the duties of care for our students overnight, on a rota basis. Additionally, 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 take part 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 2026.

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…