Activity Leader & Operations Coordinator

About Gorey School of English

Gorey School of English is a new language school in Gorey, Co. Wexford, part of an international education group, which specialises in language immersion programmes, academic\-year placements and student experiences. As we launch in Ireland, we are looking for an energetic, organised and student\-focused professional to lead our activities programme and support the smooth day\-to\-day running of the school. This is a permanent, full\-time, year\-round position.

The Role

As Activity Leader \& Operations Coordinator, you will plan and deliver our student activities programme while providing hands\-on operational support to the School Director. It is a varied, fast\-paced role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people, thrives on coordination, and wants to grow within a fast\-growing international organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Activities Programme

\- Plan, organise and deliver the weekly programme of on\-site and off\-site activities in line with the school's standards and student profile.

\- Coordinate activity logistics, timings and supervision, ensuring every activity is safe, engaging and well run.

\- Manage activity materials and basic logistical requirements.

Coordination of Activity Leaders

\- Provide day\-to\-day coordination and support to the rest of Activity Leaders.

\- Help allocate duties and activity rotas in coordination with the School Director.

\- Act as the on\-the\-ground reference point for Activity Leaders during activities and excursions, reporting operational issues as they arise.

Operational Support to the School Director

\- Assist the School Director with daily operational tasks.

\- Support student arrivals, departures and logistics.

\- Act as an operational link between the activities team and school management, providing cover during busy periods or staff absences.

Student Welfare \& Emergency Cover

\- Contribute to student welfare and wellbeing during activities and free time.

\- Participate actively in the school's safeguarding framework.

\- Provide 24\-hour emergency on\-call cover on a rota basis (typically one week on / one week off) and respond to out\-of\-hours emergencies in line with established procedures.

Communication \& Reporting

\- Maintain clear communication with the School Director on activities, incidents and staffing needs.

\- Report any incidents, safeguarding concerns or operational issues promptly.

\- Provide feedback to support the continuous improvement of the activities programme.

What We're Looking For

\- A proactive, well\-organised person with strong coordination and communication skills.

\- Experience in activity leadership, youth work, education, hospitality or a similar people\-facing role (desirable).

\- Comfortable working with young people and committed to student welfare and safeguarding.

\- Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, and to take part in the on\-call rota during peak periods.

\- A full driving licence is an advantage.

\- Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Pay: €22,000\.00\-€26,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• On\-site parking

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