Head of Immersion Programmes, Holiday Camps and Summer School
Salary: £40,000 per annum + performance bonus of up to £10,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent, year-round
Line Manager: Senior Deputy Head
Residential Position: Accommodation provided, including council tax and utility bills
Ratcliffe College is seeking an ambitious and experienced Head of Immersion Programmes, Holiday Camps and Summer School to lead and develop its portfolio of educational programmes, including Immersion Programmes, Summer School, Holiday Camps and other enrichment opportunities.
This exciting role offers responsibility for the planning, development, delivery and commercial success of the College's short-course provision, ensuring an exceptional student experience whilst achieving recruitment, occupancy, revenue and quality targets.
The successful candidate will oversee all operational, academic, pastoral and safeguarding aspects of programme delivery. This includes coordinating teaching and timetabling, managing boarding and welfare arrangements, recruiting and leading seasonal staff, developing new educational and enrichment opportunities, and ensuring the effective delivery of activities, trips and cultural programmes.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual with experience leading educational programmes, summer schools, holiday camps or similar initiatives. Applicants should possess excellent communication and leadership skills, a strong understanding of safeguarding and student welfare, and the ability to balance operational excellence with commercial success. Experience working with international students, EAL provision or within a boarding environment would be advantageous.
The role requires flexibility, including some evening and weekend working during programme delivery, together with occasional international travel to support recruitment and partnership development. Time off in lieu will be provided where appropriate during busier periods, particularly throughout the Summer School season.
Benefits
- Accommodation provided, including council tax and utility bills
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days
- Performance-related bonus opportunities of up to £10,000
- Free meals and refreshments
- Access to on-site medical provision
- Use of College gym facilities
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
- Fee remission for eligible staff
- Comprehensive professional development opportunities
Set within 200 acres of beautiful Leicestershire countryside, Ratcliffe College offers an inspiring environment in which to develop your career and make a lasting impact on students from the UK and around the world. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape and grow a thriving area of College life while contributing to the continued success of a leading independent school.
Please see the attached recruitment pack for further information.