Welfare Manager

UK RESIDENTIAL WELFARE MANAGER

• Title:
  
  Welfare Manager (Residential)
• Job Type: Residential, Full-Time
• Reports to:
  
  Centre Director
• Dates:
  June 22nd to August 1st 2026 (Possibility of extension in some centres)
• Country:
  United Kingdom
• Locations:
  London King’s, London Uxbridge, Reading, Guildford, Worcester, Dover, Oxford, Edinburgh

Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry leading safe, educational, and cultural programmes to students from around the world.

Students, families, and agents from around the world have chosen MLA for the quality of our language courses, for the established trust of our brand, and for the meticulous attention to detail in our packages. The MLA formula for a summer centre is a unique blend of many full-day and half-day excursions, an amazing activity programme and specialised language path. In this way we have broken the barriers of the traditional summer language course.

MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults  students should expect to feel safe within all areas of our seasonal programme. The primary concern at all times is the interests and safety of each student and the organisation takes all reasonable steps to protect children from harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and to uphold their rights.

MLA staff working with young learners will all go through our safer recruitment process including online or face-to-face interviews, record checks of references and background checks, in line with the country’s regulations, to ensure they are able to work with young people, provide evidence of qualifications and work experience as part of the process and according to our Safeguarding Policy, Preventing Sexual Harassment and Prevent Policy.

Responsible for the care, safeguarding and welfare of students.

• Full-time summer employment from mid-June – mid-August
• Responsible for all aspects of the ESL summer camp programming, including off-campus excursions and on-campus activities
• Represent MLA values
• Reports to Centre Director and Operations Manager
• 6 working days per week
• 1 day off per week
• Residential employment includes all meals and accommodation

Possibility of extension in some centres (starting in June and/or finishing mid-August).

The MLA Welfare Manager is a senior position, and the successful candidate will be a member of the school’s management structure. You will be responsible for the care, safeguarding and welfare of students at MLA Summer Centre and comply with the Safeguarding Policy. You would need to liaise with others on campus to ensure that any concerns or dangers are highlighted and avoided.

This position is required to reside on campus in company-provided housing and monitor the safety and well-being of international high school students attending our cultural immersion programme.

Your role is about filling with joy a diverse multicultural exchange and make a lasting impact on the lives of international students. WMs are also responsible for communicating with the Centre Director and Group Leaders, as well as the venue. Summer centres are very busy places and there may be duties to perform in addition to those detailed here.

Essential

• Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK, and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland). If you’re based outside the UK, also a Criminal Record Check from your country of residence.
• Proven suitability to work with students under 18: at least 2 references.
• Be proficient in the use of IT.

Desirable

• Summer School experience in the UK or in Ireland.
• Prior work experience as a manager.
• First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Previous experience in a welfare, pastoral care, safeguarding, or student support role.
• Practical experience of safeguarding and child protection.
• Volunteering experience.
• Involvement in active groups (e.g. scouts, trekking, sports, etc).

• Ability to develop positive relationships with students, earning their trust whilst maintaining proper professional boundaries.
• Ability to establish excellent relationships with our clients and service providers,…