Activity Roles

Leads and co-ordinates a team of activity staff; to deliver a programme including a range of sports and activities. 
 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safeguarding children is the responsibility of all members of Millfield staff.
• Planning and leading progressive activity sessions for the sports and recreation programme attended by groups of students.
• Supervising students.
• Liaising with the Activity & Social Manager and Activity & Academy Co-ordinator of your specialist sports/activities/skills and taking groups of students to coach them in this area.
• Assisting with other sports or activities when necessary.
• Attending meetings as necessary.
• Following the agreed disciplinary guidelines.
• Acquainting yourself with the academies and activities programme in detail and the over-all programme.
• Playing a leading role with the Sports and Recreation / Academy  programme in the afternoons and evenings.
• Assisting with the evening and weekend social activities programmes in accordance with an agreed rota.
• Returning all equipment to its appropriate place after use and reporting any damages or breakages to your line manager.
• Assisting with the greeting of new students, and with the departure of students, normally on Saturdays.
• Acting as an escort on airport or station transfers as and when necessary.
• Assisting your House Parent with morning/evening duties in accordance with an agreed rota.
• Assisting with the excursions programme in accordance with an agreed rota.
• Assisting with other Millfield Enterprises courses in the same / similar role as business demands.
• Lead and manage Activity Assistants and other support staff.
• You are to report as soon as possible to your line Manager any matters (real or apparent) of indiscipline, misbehaviour, major complaint, accident, illness, or personal problems on the part of staff or students.

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Ensure every member of your team is aware of health and safety issues, and the First Aid procedure.
• You are responsible for student and staff safety ensuring that general safety procedures are always observed. If you are in doubt about the safety of an activity, stop it immediately and check with your line manager or the Health and Safety Officer.
• Acquaint yourself with all relevant fire, safety and health arrangements whether during sports and activities, social events or in the House, and both on and off the main campus.
• Ensure that all Covid-19 protocols, current at the time, are followed in accordance with Millfield guidelines.
• Complete First Aid training as requested. If you possess a First Aid Certificate, please send us a copy.

OTHER DUTIES 

Assisting the Operations Team whenever possible, including;

• Take a full and active part in MELHC and campus life.
• Participate in the staff induction.
• Always behave in a professional manner ensuring that your own conduct in front of students is of the highest standard, and that you set an example in your management role.
• Represent the good name of Millfield School at all times.
• Any other duties that your line manager sees fit providing that such duties are appropriate to your role and are approved by the relevant authority.

 

PERSONAL SPECIFICAITON 

• Professional mature attitude
• Self-motivated and the ability to motivate others.
• Creative and Enthusiastic
• Caring and Kind
• Experience in a wide range of sports and activities
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. 
• Safety Conscious 
• A team-player, able to motivate and foster team working and work collaboratively with others
• Leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment 
• Coaching/professional qualifications are desirable.  If you possess a Certificate, please send us a copy.
• Be well-equipped and prepared for the responsibility that comes with being Activity Lead 
• Have prior experience with the supervision of children or a willingness to develop in this area 
• A good team member but must be able to work on own initiative
• Use of IT packages including, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel

Millfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, as such you are required to attend necessary child protection training and participate fully in activities that ensure the school stays compliant with statutory child protection and safeguarding guidelines issued to the School by ISI and Ofsted.
 
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
 
The school will not unfairly discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of conviction or other details disclosed. The school makes appointment decisions on the basis of merit and ability. If an applicant has a criminal record this will not automatically bar them from employment with the school. Each case will be decided on its merits in accordance with the objective assessment criteria.
 
All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.
 

As an Activity Assistant, you will assist the Activity / Academy Leader to deliver a programme including a range of sports and activities.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safeguarding children is the responsibility of all members of Millfield staff.
• Taking groups of students to activities and supervising them at all times.
• Assisting with other sports or activities when necessary.
• Attending meetings as necessary.
• Following the agreed disciplinary guidelines.
• Acquainting yourself with the academies and activities programme in detail and the over-all programme.
• Assisting with the Academies and Sports and Recreation programme in the afternoons and evenings.
• Assisting with the evening and weekend social activities programmes in accordance with an agreed rota.
• Returning all equipment to its appropriate place after use and reporting any damages or breakages to your line manager.
• Assisting with the greeting of new students, and with the departure of students, normally on Saturdays.
• Acting as an escort on airport or station transfers as and when necessary.
• Assisting your House Parent with morning/evening duties in accordance with an agreed rota.
• Assisting with the excursions programme in accordance with an agreed rota.
• Assisting with other Millfield Enterprises courses in the same / similar role as business demands.
• You are to report as soon as possible to your line Manager any matters (real or apparent) of indiscipline, misbehaviour, major complaint, accident, illness, or personal problems on the part of staff or students.

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Ensuring that general safety procedures are observed at all times . If you are in doubt about the safety of an activity, stop it immediately and check with your line manager or the Health and Safety Officer.
• Acquaint yourself with all relevant fire, safety and health arrangements whether during sports and activities, social events or in the House, and both on and off the main campus.
• Ensure that all Covid-19 protocols, current at the time, are followed in accordance with Millfield guidelines.
• Complete First Aid training as requested. If you possess a First Aid Certificate, please send us a copy.

OTHER DUTIES 

Assisting the Operations Team whenever possible, including;

• Take a full and active part in MELHC and campus life.
• Participate in the staff induction.
• Always behave in a professional manner ensuring that your own conduct in front of students is of the highest standard, and that you set an example in your management role.
• Represent the good name of Millfield School at all times.
• Any other duties that your line manager sees fit providing that such duties are appropriate to your role and are approved by the relevant authority.

PERSONAL SPECIFICAITON 

• Professional mature attitude
• Self-motivated and the ability to motivate others.
• Creative and Enthusiastic
• Caring and Kind
• Experience in a wide range of sports and activities
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. 
• Safety Conscious 
• A team-player, able to motivate and foster team working and work collaboratively with others
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment 
• Have prior experience with the supervision of children or a willingness to develop in this area 
• A good team member but must be able to work on own initiative
• Use of IT packages including, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer free accommodation (for residential courses), food and laundry facilities. When off-duty staff are also able to use the facilities which include a gym, tennis courts and sports halls (facilities vary per campus). We have a clear management structure in place with induction training (paid pro rata) and a full support system during the courses. 

Staff receive a weekly salary on a contract up to six weeks in length between the dates of 8^th July and 19^th August.

All teaching staff will have one full day and one half day off per week. There will also be time off during other days. Teaching staff will be expected to work a total of 42 hours per week.

Special requests for additional days off are considered on a case-by-case basis.

To ensure that our staff have a full understanding of their role and how it works within the wider structure of the courses, all staff must attend the induction training which takes place prior to the start of the courses (paid pro rata). Not only does it make staff feel more comfortable within their role, it improves efficiency, and most importantly will ensure staff are equipped to provide the best possible care for our students. 

Prior to the induction all staff will be required to complete online training courses in Prevent, Safeguarding and Health & Safety. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be DBS checked. Overseas applicants are required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct from their country of residence. Please read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy before applying, there will be questions relating to this at interview.

All applicants will be required to complete an application form containing questions about their academic and employment history, as well as their suitability for the role. A curriculum vitae will not be accepted in place of a completed application form. 

Application forms for returning and new staff can be found in the Downloads section at the foot of this page. 

Please return completed application forms to recruitment@millfieldenterprises.com. 

In order to work for us applicants must be aged 18 or over (at the start of the courses) and currently eligible to work in the UK. 

Shortlisting will be based on the selection criteria for the role and compared against the information contained within the candidate's application form; this will assess the candidate's availability, qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge, aptitudes and abilities. The capability of the individual to perform in the position will be the major factor and in certain roles the ability to work with others will be taken into account. 

At least one individual conducting the interview, which may be either in person or via Microsoft Teams must have completed Safer Recruitment in Education Training. Candidates will be asked both technical/competency based questions as well as questions that attest to the match of the Person Specification in the Job Description. If the interview is conducted via Microsoft Teams, candidates must have their video camera switched on throughout.

The interview team will ensure that candidates with a disability or special needs are fully provided for at the interview, providing notification has been made in advance. 
 

After Interview 

Offers of appointment are subject to the receipt of satisfactory checks as outlined in the Selection and Recruitment Checklist in our Safer Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy.

Pre-employment checks are an essential part of our responsibility under the Children Act and an expectation of the National Boarding Standards and DfE circular Keeping Children Safe In Education: Statutory guidance for all schools and colleges.

Pre-Employment Checks include, but are not limited to, the receipt of two written references (one of which must be from the applicant's most recent employer), an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which the School considers to be satisfactory, and verification of the applicants' identity, including address and date of birth (where this has not previously been verified). For a full list of Pre-Employment Checks please see our Safer Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy.

JobDescription-ActivityLeader-2023.docx

JobDescription-ActivityLeader-2023.pdf

 

JobDescription-ActivityAssistant-2023.docx

JobDescription-ActivityAssistant-2023.pdf

 

Application Forms

Application Form - New Applicants docx 
Application Form - New Applicants pdf 
Application Form - Returning Staff docx 
Application Form - Returning Staff pdf