Description:ABOUT STAFFORD HOUSE INTERNATIONAL
Stafford House International has over 70 years of experience providing international students with excellent English language study experiences in the UK. Our mission is to educate, inspire and help our students enjoy our cities, empowering them with the confidence to realize their potential.
Stafford House International has three year-round locations in Cambridge, Canterbury, and London. These schools benefit from being co-located with other schools in CATS Global Schools, allowing us to deliver a high-quality service to students and staff. We provide our signature Professional Certificate courses and Business English programs in London, IELTS, and Cambridge Exam preparation in all three locations. In addition, our module courses enhance our General English program in the afternoons in all three locations. Stafford House International is complemented by Stafford House Study Holidays, offering summer study experiences in various locations, including our CATS Global Schools locations globally, and partner summer venues at prestigious boarding schools and universities.

SUMMER SCHOOL MANAGER - Full Year Position
This is an exciting position at Stafford House Study Holidays (SHSH) with responsibility for the planning and delivery of our summer school in Braintree, MA.
Based at CATS Academy Boston, you will provide a vital link between our year-round school and the SHSH team in the UK. You will work closely with the Head of Student Experience and Operations Manager in the UK and the VP of Operations and External Affairs in Braintree, MA, to ensure a high-quality program is provided.
The Summer School Manager will be vital in planning our fun, engaging, and educational summer program. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about the summer school experience and keen to make a difference. We offer a supportive and professional working environment with plenty of opportunities to develop and grow. The role will include responsibility for our temporary summer team's recruitment, selection, and pre-employment checks, including managers, teachers, activity leaders, and student welfare officers. The Summer School Manager will also work with the SHSH Operations Team in the UK to book transport, attractions, and school-based facilities. You will also be responsible for purchasing and maintaining stock and tracking invoices for payment.
During the summer school period, you will take on the Centre Director role and ensure the smooth running of the courses.
Requirements:
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YOUR PROFILE AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
SUMMER PREPARATION

• Post job adverts for summer roles
• Screen and interview candidates and maintain communication
• Send offer letters and track receipts
• Run all background checks, guide candidates
• Track receipt of all background checks
• Process online onboarding paperwork and I9 authorization or contractor paperwork
• Manage relationships with trade partners and book excursions and external activities and transport in a cost-effective manner
• Be accountable for the operational costs of the summer school. Produce operational budgets, control costs, and provide accurate financial information to our finance partners
• Work with our internal school partners at CATS College to ensure facilities are booked and agree on charges for services provided in collaboration with the UK Operations team.
• Take a lead role in auditing and purchasing stock, equipment, and other materials.
• Process paperwork, invoices, and timesheets from center staff and suppliers, e.g., transport companies, stock suppliers
• Ensure that adequate IT equipment is sourced for the summer period, including cell phones and landlines as required
• Produce and update risk assessments for activities and excursions at our centers.
• Support staff during the summer center setup period and provide training using onboarding systems.

July 9- August 6 (SUMMER COURSE DATES) CENTER DIRECTOR

• Ensure that the organization of the center, courses, and welfare of staff and students comply with Stafford House standards
• Be aware of everything that is happening at the center and keep communication channels to Head Office open
• Establish and maintain clear lines of management and effective procedures, and work closely with the Centre Management Team to achieve this
• Lead and participate in the Staff Induction Day, usually one or two days before the students’ arrival
• Manage the provision of good customer service according to customer needs
• Create a positive team atmosphere and motivate the staff effectively
• Establish and maintain open communication between the center, clients, and Head Office. Represent Stafford House positively in all conversations with clients, staff, and the host center
• Control expenditure of the budget, withdraw cash floats from the bank following specific procedures and maintain accurate accounts
• Teach when necessary, e.g., teacher absence/low student numbers (qualified staff only)
• Close the center, pack and return all SHSH stock and unspent center monies according to guidelines
• Ensure payroll is processed correctly for all summer staff
• Write a weekly report to Head Office
• Finalize the accounts and write an end-of-the-center report to be submitted to HO within five days after the closing of the center
• Ensure that all Stafford House Health & Safety policies are implemented and monitored

Manage staff effectively to ensure that

• The center office is functioning and secure at all times.
• Accurate data on students and staff is maintained according to the CD manual.
• All documentation is checked, and center administration is carried out correctly.
• The state of premises, equipment, and resources are monitored throughout the course.
• The teaching and activity programs are successfully integrated.
• High levels of performance are maintained.

Accommodation and Welfare:

• To take full responsibility as the on-site Designated Safeguarding Person and set up a culture of communication and observation to help prevent maltreatment of children and young people in our care. You must be fully aware of our Safeguarding Policy and be able to implement an appropriate response to any signs or disclosure of abuse. You will immediately refer such signs or allegations to the Designated Safeguarding Lead Team at Head Office.
• Carry out nighttime duties on a rota basis (10 pm to 1 am), usually 2 – 3 times a week
• Allocate and monitor all residential accommodation with the assistance of the Welfare and Accommodation Manager (if applicable) and Student Welfare Officers, and ensure that sufficient members of staff are allocated in each house to maintain a rota of student supervision
• Delegate, supervise, and monitor the WAM (if applicable) and all Student Welfare Officers according to the duties outlined in the supervision manual. Maintain a record of the SWOs’ working hours
• Liaise fully with Student Welfare Officers, Group Leaders, the Family Organiser, the site representative, and the Reservations Manager at Head Office
• Monitor all non-residential students and check that their transport is operating effectively
• Oversee the implementation of all airport/rail/bus transfers for students and staff
• Additional duties as required

Close out of Summer Program:

• Organize center reports and surveys
• Complete staff appraisals and performance reports and make sure employee folders are up to date
• Follow up on all invoices and assist the SHSH Finance Officer with accruals, coding, and reporting.

ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have experience working in a management role in a summer school or camp environment. You will have excellent communication and administration skills. You will be able to organize a busy workload and work independently. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Although not essential, experience in recruitment and background checks for those working in education will be advantageous.
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.
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS
CGS is a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK. We provide programs, including A Level, IB and University Foundation, and English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK universities.
We operate several different educational brands: CATS Colleges in Cambridge, Worthgate School, Canterbury, and Guildhouse School, London; CATS Academy in Boston; CATS China; Bournemouth Collegiate School, Bosworth Independent College, and St Michael’s School, Llanelli; Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) and Stafford House English language schools and Study Holidays. We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and learning.
AND FINALLY
CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organization to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $60,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

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