Academic Manager; Summer

Overview

ALPADIA's mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff. Our vision for employment is an exciting opportunity to grow professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner. Deepen understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment.

Stay ahead in education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career. You will work in an international team of like-minded, positive people dedicated to making a difference through their work. ALPADIA employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity. In 2025 we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating a uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.

Job Description Join ALPADIA’s team this summer for an unforgettable 2026 experience. We are seeking committed and passionate individuals who can engage and inspire young students while seeking a rewarding and enriching experience themselves.

General

• Be responsible for the overall management of the camp's academic department.
• Ensure that all classes are correctly staffed, and that both internal and external guidelines are met with regards to student/teacher ratios.
• Deploy teachers based on their skills and experience, ensuring alignment with student characteristics (level, age, nationality), classroom setup and course requirements.
• Ensure that academic files, including academic planners, test results level changes, observation forms and staff records are filled out promptly and kept up to date.
• Prepare end-of-course certificates for all our students, including tailored remarks from the teachers.
• Ensure all lessons start and finish on time.
• Ensure all classrooms are ready and set up for lessons every day.
• Liaise with the Welfare Manager to ensure all students are attending the morning academic programme.
• Monitor student attendance and punctuality; address any issues of absence or lateness promptly.
• Lead a daily Teachers Meeting, minuting important points raised and discussing as appropriate.
• Attend weekly inter-camp academic meetings.
• Be responsible for Day One organisation (including testing and induction for new students where necessary).
• Collect weekly teacher and student feedback.
• Ensure all ICT equipment is fully functioning prior to the start of camp and assist Teachers in the use of it.
• Work with other managers to ensure classes are covered in case of Teacher sickness or absence.
• Be proactive about both your personal and professional development including attendance, completion of all compulsory training sessions and to actively participate in any training offered.
• Liase with the Camp Manager, Welfare Manager and the Activity Manager to ensure the smooth running of the camp.
• Read, understand, and sign any relevant risk assessments as required.
• Undertake other duties as deemed necessary by your line manager.

Teaching

• Ensure that ALPADIA curriculum is being adhered to.
• Understand and be able to respond to questions about ALPADIA curriculum.
• Ensure all language tuition is appropriate to a young learner camp environment.
• Show initiative to ensure the syllabus is adapted to meet the specific needs of ALPADIA students.
• Lead the teaching team and provide daily guidance, support and training.
• Be approachable for day-to-day support, with clear channels for communication established with both teachers and students.
• Encourage the sole use of the target language in classrooms wherever possible, both from the students and the other teachers.
• Maintain at all times proper levels of student discipline, safety, and welfare, highlighting any issues to the Camp Manager.
• If necessary, prepare and teach your own classes to a high standard, with a keen understanding of cultural sensibilities, to ensure all lessons stretch and inspire our students.
• Deliver interactive CPD workshops to teachers on a weekly basis.
• Create new or amend existing CPD Session Content to address any issues raised in observations and feedback.
• Complete all lesson observations of teachers, focusing on their continued professional development.
• Identify the training needs and areas for improvement and provide tailored support based on teacher/student feedback, complaints or observations.
• Pay particular attention to guiding inexperienced teachers, ensuring adequate support is provided to those exhibiting weaknesses in classroom performance.
• Lead and assist with the training and induction of the teaching team.
• Demonstrate leadership of department ensuring teaching output is of the highest possible standard.

Welfare

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care.
• Understand child protection and safeguarding policies of the country.

Customer Service

• Liaise with the Camp Manager to resolve any…