Summer School Director

Contract Dates

26/06/2026 - 03/08/2026

The Summer School Director is responsible for the overall management and success of the summer school programme. This includes overseeing student welfare, staff coordination, and programme delivery, ensuring smooth daily operations, and maintaining effective communication with both the host site, SBC Head Office and the wider staff team. The Director ensures the highest standards of supervision, student well‑being and safety, while fostering a positive team environment.

They also oversee comprehensive record‑keeping and reporting, compliance with all policy and procedure and provide students with a safe and enriching experience.

SBC Canford Summer School is set on the beautiful campus of Canford School, located near the seaside city of Bournemouth, one of the top destinations for learning English outside of London. With some of the finest facilities in the country, Canford offers students a wide range of exciting activities to enhance their experience. SBC Canford caters to students aged 11–15, with a weekly capacity of approximately 290 students, providing a dynamic and engaging environment for learning and personal growth.

• We will cover the full cost of a new DBS (if required) for your first contract working with SBC. We encourage all staff to sign up for the Update Service
• Extensive, paid, on‑site training prior to student arrival
• Accommodation included
• CPD and Appraisals
• Staff Wellbeing Initiative
• Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
• Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
• Online safeguarding and prevent training
• Professional, fun and supportive environment

Additional Role Specific Support

• Paid attendance to pre‑course Management Training
• Paid attendance of a certified First Aid Course

The salary for the Summer School Director role is £1425 per week (subject to tax and national insurance), paid weekly in arrears (for the avoidance of doubt this sum includes a holiday allowance % of basic pay in the sum of £153.49), plus accommodation at the summer site.

• Oversee all aspects of the summer course, ensuring highest standards of student and staff welfare, smooth operations, and comprehensive record‑keeping.
• Lead responsibility for site spending, ensuring adherence to budgets, company guidelines, and fiscal responsibility.
• Maintain a strong reputation for SBC and the host venue through positive relationships with staff, parents, and stakeholders.
• Be an approachable presence on site, fostering open communication and a positive environment.
• Maintain regular communication with SBC Senior Managers and Head Office.

• Ensure continuous student supervision, efficient daily operations, and proper staff coverage for all sessions, welfare and pastoral duties, breaks, and mealtimes.
• Oversee the delivery of an engaging and high quality academic and social programme.
• Lead key student assemblies, welcome talks, briefings and celebration events.
• Ensure smooth student arrivals and departures days, liaising with Transfer Managers and managing logistics while keeping communication lines open with SBC Head Office.
• Oversee stock management, ensuring compliance with budget and guidelines.

• Prioritise the welfare and wellbeing of students and staff, managing incidents and behavioural issues with SBC Head Office.
• Address pastoral matters professionally and ensure safeguarding measures, taking Level 2 Safeguarding Course to serve as the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) if required.
• Maintain accurate records for accommodation, catering and dietary needs, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Ensure suitable arrangements for non‑residential students and their parents/guardians.
• Communicate with students and parents effectively, addressing enquiries and concerns promptly.

• Lead and manage Summer School Managers, fostering a cohesive team.
• Create and manage the weekly staff rota, ensuring compliant and accurate scheduling and time off.
• Lead regular management team meetings and ensure staff meetings and…