An every growing part of Equity is the Educational Tours Department. These study tours are great value and include; language, cuisine and history along with rugby and hockey tours.

All tours travel to a range of destinations and Equity recruit for language speakers to rep these tours on an ad hoc basis throughout the academic calendar. The tours last between 3 to 8 nights.

Main duties include:

• Accompanying the group throughout the tour acting as the 'face of Equity'
• Liasing with the Party Leader regarding his/her requirements
• Ensuring pre-booked visits/fixtures run smoothly and to time
• Assisting the groups with interpreting
• Taking part in evening entertainments ie quizzes

What you can look for from Equity:

• A full briefing with the groups Tour Co-ordinator prior to travel. Including details on the group, itinerary, travel arrangements etc
• Full board accommodation with the group
• Transport (return car hire/ferry or flights)
• Travel expenses ie petrol
• Medical Insurance
• Competitive salary

What Equity look for in you:

• Medical Insurance
• Fluency in a second language. Either French, Spanish, German and/or Italian
• Full driving licence
• Personable and professional
• Able to think on your feet
• Previous experience of working within the travel industry or with school children, whilst not essential, would be an asset.

Successful applicants are contacted as and when these tours arise. As previously mentioned, the tours run on an ad hoc basis and are therefore not full time positions. The tours are however, a great way to gain a short insight to the repping world, give experience at dealing with groups of children, use and help others with your languages and of course, earn some extra income.

How to apply for an Educational Tour Representative position
Please e-mail a CV with cover mail to Sue Lloyd recruitment@equity.co.uk.
For more information visit www.equityschooltravel.co.uk