Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff. 

Our vision for your employment is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner. 

Deepen your understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment. 

Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career. 

You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people who are dedicated to making a difference through their work. 

Alpadia employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity. 

In 2024 we welcomed 64 different students nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.

The aim of the UK Recruitment Assistant is to help drive the recruitment, selection and onboarding of Alpadia UK’s seasonal staff. They will contribute to the overall success of the recruitment strategy and work closely with colleagues in HR and Operations to maximise efficiency and resources. 

It is an exciting, demanding and rewarding position. The position holder will directly affect the quality and success of the Alpadia Language Camps through their own performance and decisions.   

Recruitment

• Post and update job adverts across various recruitment systems and channels 
• Attend recruitment fairs and distribute recruitment flyers different locations (universities, colleges, etc.) 
• Assist with the application pipeline 
• Screen applications 
• Correspond with short-listed applicants 
• Schedule interviews 
• Promote positions to, and liaise with, former position holders 

Selection 

• Undertake applicant interviews 
• Complete assessments of applicants 
• Select successful applicants 
• Create offers for successful applicants 

Onboarding 

• Complete Hiring Confirmations 
• Keep staff files up to date
• Update the Single Central Register as required 
• Process DBS Applications 
• Undertake ID and right to work checks 
• Administer Reference Checks 
• Chase outstanding information / documents

Training

• Assign compulsory online training to new staff members 
• Manage the completion rate of training modules and chase staff members who have not completed  
• Learn and understand SCORM packages and training software technicalities to be ready to support staff with issues 
• Be the first point of contact for online staff training queries  
• In-person support for the main training event for seasonal staff (end of June event) 

Miscellaneous 

• Provide information and support for successful applicants pre/post arrival 
• Complete HR Audits 
• Assist with Payroll 
• Other administrative task as required
• Support with projects around EU portfolio as  required

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent 
• The Right to Work in the UK 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with potential employees and build positive relationships 
• Ability to understand and use key ICT packages relevant to the role 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Effective decision-making skills 
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to work independently and to deadlines 
• Experience, knowledge or ability to articulate (‘sell’) the benefits and overall ‘Employer Value Proposition’ of the organisation to candidates 

Desirable

• CIPD Qualifications / any other relevant qualifications  
• Knowledge of recruitment law 
• Previous recruitment experience, ideally in a high-volume seasonal organisation 
• Experience of working in a language camp, school or similar environment 
• CELTA/TESOL qualification, or equivilant 

Salary £24,000 pro rata per annum

This position is a fixed term contract running from March 2025 to mid-August 2025.  

Note that during the operating period (23.06.2025 – 09.08.2025) some additional support for the camp teams may be required. 

Miscellaneous 

• We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students therefore all staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check (and provide overseas conduct certificates where applicable)
• Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.

How to Apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter. Please note, we have multiple roles available, and this vacancy will remain open until all positions are filled. We recommend that you apply at your earliest convenience. Only applicants invited to an interview will receive a reply.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Alpadia Language Schools, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know using this form.