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THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
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Full-time
FUTURE FOUNDERS MANAGER

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Attainment

Essential

Desirable

An appropriate qualification in Business, Economics, Marketing,
Computing, Entrepreneurship, or a related field
OR
A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. QTS, PGCE, CELTA/Trinity,
or international equivalent)

Current First Aid certificate (can be obtained through the school)
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Lifeguard qualification

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Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Desirable

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Experience  teaching  or  leading  educational  activities  for  teenagers
(14–17).

Strong understanding of entrepreneurship, business development, or
innovation.

Experience  designing  or  delivering  engaging,  interactive  learning
sessions.

Awareness of safeguarding practices and working with young people
from diverse backgrounds.

Previous experience in a boarding/summer school environment and a
good understanding of the expected standards and rules expected of
both staff and students.

Proven experience of managing staff in a similar environment
Knowledge of current trends in business, digital communication, AI or
marketing

Experience of working with international pupils

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Skills/Abilities

Essential

Desirable

Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Ability to inspire, motivate, and support young people.
Confident in planning and delivering high-quality lessons and
workshops.
Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, external contributors,
and guest speakers.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under
pressure.

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Flexible, proactive, and adaptable to the fast-paced nature of a
residential summer school.
Experience of implementing risk assessments and understanding of
the importance of briefing staff to use these
Your own contacts from the worlds of business, finance etc which
you may be able to bring into the content of the course, e.g.
workshop speakers
Confident leading groups on excursions and participating in wider
school activities.
The ability to speak other languages

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