Summer Camp Residential Monitor

ROLE SUMMARY:

King’s College, The British School of Madrid (Soto de Viñuelas) is seeking responsible and energetic Residential Monitors to support student wellbeing, supervision and activity delivery during the Summer Camp programme running from 25 June to 25 July. Reporting to the Residential Director, and when required to the Deputy or Course Director, the post-holder will act in loco parentis, providing continuous pastoral care, maintaining routines within the boarding environment and supporting academic, activity and evening programmes.

This is a demanding residential role requiring flexibility, teamwork and a strong commitment to safeguarding, with staff expected to support students throughout the day and during evening and night duties on a rota basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide excellent pastoral care and ensure students’ physical, emotional and social wellbeing at all times.
• Supervise groups of 10–15 students aged 8–16 during activities, evening programmes and residential routines.
• Plan and lead sports, games and recreational activities across different age groups and ability levels.
• Be responsible for a dormitory group, running daily dorm sessions and providing emotional support when required.
• Ensure students are never left unattended, including during off-site excursions.
• Chaperone excursions, following all safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Support daily routines including wake-ups, meals, breaks, pool supervision and night monitoring as part of a rota.
• Manage medication distribution in line with camp protocols.
• Support airport transfers when required.
• Attend all training days, safeguarding sessions and staff meetings.
• Follow all school procedures, staff handbook guidelines, uniform standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Be flexible and available to support the wider camp team when unexpected situations arise.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• English language level C1–C2.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children or in summer camps.
• Ability to supervise residential groups of 10–15 children aged 8–16.
• Experience planning and leading sports, games and evening activity programmes.
• Ability to develop and plan activities across different sports and age groups.
• Experience supporting children emotionally and managing dormitory routines.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and respond appropriately to incidents.
• Ability to chaperone excursions and supervise students off-site.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as part of a residential rota.
• Ability to manage medication distribution following camp procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic First Aid knowledge (preferable).
• High school diploma required.
• Monitor/a de Actividades de Tiempo Libre qualification.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.