ABOUT CATS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Activities Manager to join our pastoral team. At CATS College Cambridge. You will be responsible for directing and organising the extra-curricular activities throughout the College. You will develop, deliver, and support the College’s programmes in line with College standards and policies.
REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to Assistant Principal Pastoral Care and Personal Development. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Principal.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
As an Activities Manager, you should carry out your role to support the needs of the students you work with and the College in general.
Key responsibilities and capabilities:
Organising a programme of events and activities to ensure a wide a range of opportunities are provided, including national and international residential trips
Schedule a balanced provision of wider curricular activities, including at weekends and during holiday periods
Oversee provision of information for students, staff, parents and agents
Lead on the organisation of major College events including January Jamboree, Prom and Graduation
Ensure that all staff are making a contribution to the co-curricular life of the school
Develop the Duke of Edinburgh award within the College
Chair the Calendar Committee and ensure that all stakeholders have clear advance communication about events
Promote the wider curricular programme to the Sales team, prospective families, current families and staff
Ensure that major cultural events (national and global) and wider curricular successes are celebrated
Promote an active and healthy lifestyle for all students
Diligent maintenance of records including those relating to attendance, risk assessment, injury/incident.
Ensure appropriate supervision of students whilst they are attending activities, trips and visits
As part of your wider role within the College, you will also:
Support the College welfare team by ensuring concerns are communicated and acted on
Play a full part in your own professional development and that of colleagues
Attend appropriate meetings and in-service training programmes
Contribute to the development and implementation of the College’s vision
Communicate effectively with students, colleagues and others
Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
You will maintain standards of ethics and behaviour in and out of school.
In particular, you will:
Abide by the code of conduct and carry out duties in accordance with CATS Cambridge policies
Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect
Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being
Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others
Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone
Understand and act within the relevant College, national and statutory frameworks
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The job requires that you:
Have experience of working & mentoring young people
Have experience of taking initiative and leading towards successful outcomes
Are an enthusiastic and productive team player
Have a clear understanding of child protection, health and safety and good practice with regards to sporting activity sessions and events
Have excellent communication and organisation skills
Are able to adapt appropriately to work effectively with colleagues over a range of different projects/initiatives
Are able to maintain a friendly and professional manner at all times
Are prepared to work flexible hours, including evening and weekend hours
Are prepared to undertake a DBS check
Have qualifications to include a minimum of a Level 1 sport specific coaching award, physical activity, lifestyle activity or dance. SCUK awareness workshops (e.g. child protection, sports equity, first aid are desirable. Qualifications necessary to lead the Duke of Edinburgh Award are desirable
AND FINALLY
CGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect everyone connected with the College/s to share this commitment.
