Summer Lettings Co-ordinator - Ryde School

Job Posted: 10 March 2026

• Contract Term: Fixed Term
• Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Competitive rates of pay
• Industries: Administration Education General Office

Job Title: Summer Lettings Co-ordinator

Responsible to: Events & Lettings Manager

Period: Monday 6th July - Wednesday 19th August 2026 (inclusive)

Hours: 39 hours including 08.00 - 10.00 and 18.00 - 22.30 Monday - Saturday. A degree of flexibility is essential for this role.

This is a live-in role based in Centenary Boarding House, 7 Queen’s Road, Ryde, PO33 3BE.

Meals are available free of charge whilst EF students are on-site. Meals must be eaten in the Dining Hall with staff and students. Any other meals are not supplied. 

Purpose:

To ensure the safe, secure and efficient operation of EF residential programmes at Ryde School by providing clear communication, strong on-site oversight, and effective coordination between EF and the School.

The role supports safeguarding, operational continuity, and a positive experience for both students and staff while protecting the security and reputation of the School.

Responsible for: 

• Acting as the primary Ryde School contact for EF
• Supporting the induction, supervision and welfare of EF students on site
• Managing communication between EF, Estates, Catering and the Events & Lettings Manager
• Monitoring student conduct and reporting incidents appropriately
• Ensuring compliance with school policies, safeguarding requirements and emergency procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of Ryde School contact for the EF Team Lead
• Hold regular morning and evening meetings with the EF Lead to discuss daily/weekly student movement, changes in numbers, and any evolving requirements
• Attend regular morning meetings with the Events and Lettings Manager and escalate issues or security incidents as required
• Liaise with the EF Lead, Catering and the Estates teams to agree & coordinate operational adjustments
• Brief students on arrival days regarding site layout, rules, procedures and safety
• Monitor student behaviour across the site and provide feedback to the EF Team Lead
• Complete incident reports and submit copies to the Events and Lettings Manager
• Ensure safeguarding principles are upheld at all times
• Manage and oversee security of Centenary Boarding House and any associated EF areas
• Complete daily checklists of tasks and obtain sign-off
• Taking a joint role with EF Lead in any fire evacuation, ensuring all guests are accounted for, identifying the activation point and calling emergency services if required. Ensuring all EF staff and students are familiar with fire evacuation procedures.

Essential Criteria

• Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Personable with strong leadership and the ability to problem-solve effectively
• Ability to work with young people
• Strong decision making skills with excellent communication both written and verbal
• A team player with the ability work work alone under pressure
• Act as an ambassador for Ryde School, upholding the school values