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, but we are also seeking for seasonal activity leaders to work weekends and summer.

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.

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.

Requirements:

Experience as an activity leader or youth worker with teenage or junior groups
Experience planning and running activities and excursions
Knowledge of safeguarding practice with minors
C1 level of English or higher
Availability for the on-call rota (one week on / one week off)

What We Offer
– Permanent, full-time position with a salary of €28.800 per year.
– The opportunity to be part of a brand-new school and a growing international education group.
– A dynamic, team-oriented working environment with real responsibility from day one.