COURSE COORDINATOR (BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: COURSE COORDINATOR (BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP)

Responsible  to:  Course Leader (Business  & Entreprenuership)

Main Purpose:  The Course Coordinator will support  the smooth delivery  and high educational quality  of the
Future  Founders  programme  for  students  aged  14-17  by  teaching  lessons,  assisting  with  workshops  and
project work, and contributing  to the pastoral and social elements of the summer  school. They will be actively
involved  in  the  teaching  of the  course  – in  the  mornings  and  some afternoons  – and  will  work closely  with
the Course Leader to ensure  the course is engaging, well-run,  and enjoyable  for all students.

Course Dates:  The Future  Founders  (formerly  LIRA) programme  in 2026 will run  for 2 weeks, from the 4th to
the 18th of July. All candidates  must attend on-site induction  prior to the start date (dates  outlined  below). If
candidates  have holidays, weddings, graduations  etc booked, they  must mention  this at the interview  stage.
Time off for such events  cannot be guaranteed  otherwise.
The  course  is  run  on  the  Senior  School  campus  (Sedbergh).  See  breakdown  of  dates  below  (subject  to
change).

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2nd July 2026: induction  begins
4th – 18th July:  Future  Founders  programme
18th – 21st July: London trip

The Coordinator may be asked to assist with the London trip at the end  of the course. This is a 4-day trip
with all activities, accommodation, transport  and meals pre-arranged  by an experienced  tour operator.

Summer  School roles are residential  and involve  variable  hours, including  evenings  and weekends.  Weekly
pay reflects both  active working hours  and periods  of standby/on-call  duty. Staff receive one full day off per
week and reasonable  daily rest periods.

The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school, unless  accompanying students  (e.g.
to London).

Roles and Responsibilities:
To take overall responsibility  for the day to day running  of the Future  Founders  programme, which  includes,
and is not limited  to:

Support  students  in developing  their business  ideas, teamwork, and presentation  skills.

•  Assist  with the induction  and  site orientation  of Future  Founder  attendees.
•  Deliver  lessons and activities under  the guidance of the Course Leader.
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•  Help  maintain  a positive, encouraging learning  environment.
•  Assist  with the organisation and facilitation of external workshops  and business  guest sessions.
•  Help  coordinate resources, materials, and logistics for sessions.

•  Accompany  and support  the Course Leader on Future  Founders  excursions, including  the

Apprentice-style  challenge, ensuring  student  safety.

•  Assist  with selected afternoon workshops  related to the course.
•  Engage with pupils  in a friendly  and professional manner,  encouraging full pupil  participation.
•  Ensure  all sessions  are delivered  competently,  professionally  and safely, in accordance with

Sedbergh  policies and risk assessments.

•  Maintain  accurate plans and records  of lessons, workshops, and student  progress.
•  Participate  in wider afternoon and evening  activities as part of the summer  school staff team.
•  Assist  within  the boarding house  on a rota basis, contributing  to a positive residential  experience.
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In line  with school safety, assist the Social Media Coordinator  in providing  effective photographic
material for use in social media  daily.

•  Manage students’  conduct and  behaviour  to ensure  students  enjoy and get the most out of the

summer  school programme.

•  Ensure  the facilities used by Future  Founders  are returned  to their  original state, to include  all

school facilities and equipment,  at the end  of the course.

•  Assist  at any time, whether  on duty  or not, with an emergency  or where a student  is injured  or

unhappy.

•  Any  other tasks as required  by the Course Director to ensure  the smooth running  of the Future

Founders  programme.

Pre-Course Duties  will  include:

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Familiarising  oneself with the Staff Handbook  and SISS publicity  materials  (brochure,  website  etc).
Liaising with  the Course Director and  the Future  Founders  Course Leader  as required  to prepare  for
the  programme  and  to  build  team  rapport,  e.g.  through  Teams  welcome  meetings  prior  to  the
course.

•  Reading Keeping  Children  Safe in Education (KCSIE)  and other policy documents  provided.
•  Completing  relevant  Educare training  modules  as instructed  prior to arrival.
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Familiarising  oneself with all relevant  fire, health  and safety policy documents  and risk  assessments
associated with the role as indicated  by the Course Director.

•  Attending  the compulsory  on-site induction  training  prior  to the course start date.
•  Helping  set up the campus  prior to the pupils’  arrival.

Health  and Safety:
All staff should  be aware of the school’s health  and safety policy and implement  it as appropriate.

All staff are required  to familiarise  themselves  with  the relevant Risk Assessments  ensuring  that H&S
policies are adhered  to at all times  to ensure  our pupils’  safety and wellbeing.

Safeguarding:
All staff employed  by Sedbergh  School are expected to take responsibility  for promoting and safeguarding
the welfare of children  and young persons  for whom they are responsible  or with whom they come into
contact.

These roles and responsibilities  provide a framework  for the role and should not be regarded as a
definitive  list.  Other  reasonable duties  may be required consistent  with the level of this post.

Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be
willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers
and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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