Introduction

New College Worcester is a residential School and College for young people aged 11– 20 who are blind or vision impaired.  Outside the College timetable, our Activities Team works with our young people on leisure activities, outdoor pursuits and sports that challenge our young people both physically and mentally, improving their health and crucially building confidence, self-esteem and independence.

The Activities Department aims to offer activities for all students.  We provide a range of camps, residential experiences and overseas trips. There is an onsite youth club that offers a range of tactile craft activities as well as fun games such as darts, pool and showdown. Students are also supported to attend clubs and other events in the wider community.  Through the activities that we provide, we aim to enhance the students time and experience here at the College and to develop their personal and social skills.

Our work with the students takes place primarily outside of normal school hours, in the evenings (between16.00 and 21.00) and at the weekends, including overnight stays on trips.  The role involves both leading and helping other staff to run the activities.  It also involves driving both the College cars and minibuses as an integral part of the role as many activities take place off-site.

Purpose of the job:

To support and work closely with the Activities Co-Ordinator and, where appropriate, other colleagues to provide a programme of activities, primarily outside the normal school teaching day (evenings and weekends) and involving residential trips which will require flexibility in days and hours.

Main responsibilities:

• To support the devising, publication and delivery of a programme of regular and occasional activities to suit all young people at New College Worcester including a programme of camps and residential experiences.
• The provision of appropriate reports, risk assessments and the maintenance of records on pupils’ participation in the activities programme.
• To support the development of appropriate links with external agencies who may support the provision of such activities.
• To support the Activities Co-Ordinator in the direction of volunteers in ensuring the delivery of an effective programme.
• To support the Activities Co-Ordinator in managing and maintaining a range of equipment associated with activities.
• To have due regard for Health and Safety concerns and report concerns as appropriate.
• Any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post and under the reasonable direction of the Principal.

Special Conditions:

• The post holder will be required to drive the College vehicles.
• The post holder will be required to take a lifeguard role in the College pool (training will be provided if necessary).
• The post holder will be required to be a qualified first aider (training will be provided if necessary).

Equal Opportunities Statement

NCW is committed as an equal opportunities organisation.  It is committed to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination.  This policy applies both to service delivery and to its own employment practices.  You will be willing and able to demonstrate commitment to NCW’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Safeguarding Children

NCW is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of students at the College.  You are responsible for adhering to the College’s policies on Child Protection and for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people you come into contact with.

Annual Review

This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder.  It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of NCW in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.

This document is to be read in the context of the NCW Statement of Purpose, NCW Equal Opportunities Statement, and agreed policies of the NCW and the Conditions of Service as outlined in the individual employee’s contract.

PLEASE NOTE

This appointment is a Regulated Activity, and is subject to two satisfactory and verified references, a medical clearance, an Enhanced DBS Clearance and Registration, and a six-month probationary period.

• Please view the NCWSafeguardingStatement logo document
• Please view the JDPS Assist Act Co ordinator Jan 2026 document