Study Leader - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxford Summer Courses

Oxford Summer Courses

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Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Oxford Summer Courses, a Bridgemark company

Oxford Summer Courses is part of Bridgemark Education, founded by two school friends and Oxford graduates who wanted to open up exceptional educational journeys to more people.

In 2021 we ran COVID-compliant in-person courses. Our approach is based on interactive teaching, growth mindsets, small group learning, and tutor autonomy.

We channel our passion into making a positive impact on our surroundings whether that be our students, the wider community or the environment.

Applications are open for 2024 courses.

Job Description:

Job Title:

Study Leader

Location:

Oxford, Cambridge or one of our Juniors sites

Reports to:

Course and Deputy Course Director

Reports to you:

Pay rate:
£530 per week

Contract type:

Fixed Term

Main duties and responsibilities

As a Study Leader you'll be key to delivering our summer courses.

You'll play an essential role in student welfare, upholding our high Academic standards and ensuring the smooth running of the programmes.

Location:
Oxford, Cambridge or one of our Juniors sites. This is a non-residential role—accommodation and travel expenses are not included. Breakfast is offered at no extra cost to the employee.

Pay and hours:
£530 per week on a fixed term contract. Up to 44 hours per week across Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

Reports to:
Course and Deputy Course Director

Main duties and responsibilities

Main point of contact for Tutors and other teaching staff during the courses, providing practical support and addressing or escalating issues as required.
Coordinate an effective 'first day welcome' for Subject Tutors.
Manage Academic logistics, working closely with Head Office (Operations team) to ensure teaching spaces function well and appropriate resources are available.
Support students with Academic concerns and requests, working closely with the Head Office (Academic team) to ensure a suitably challenging student experience.
Lead curriculum enhancement sessions such as goal setting and reflection, supervise study sessions and support students with their approach to independent learning.
Supervise classes in the event of unplanned Tutor absence.
Maintain a professional and respectful image of the company and yourself at all times.

Person specification

Minimum requirements

Experience communicating with a variety of stakeholders
Transferable experience in tutoring, teaching, coaching, training, or similar
Comfortable solving problems as they arise
Ability to clearly set expectations and hold others to account
General IT competency
Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor work visas for this role)
Diplomatic written and verbal communication skills
Strong prioritisation skills
Proficiency with tools such as those in Google Workspace
A 'can do' attitude

Experience you may have

Working on a summer school or holiday camp
Leading a student organisation
Volunteering with the Scouts or similar organisations

Personality traits of a great Study Leader

Enthusiastic about education
Always plans well and thoroughly organised
Firm but friendly approach when dealing with others
Calm, reassuring and approachable

You may hold, or be working towards first aid or safeguarding certifications.

Selection process

About Oxford Summer Courses
Independent thinking through exceptional education. Oxford Summer Courses is part of Bridgemark Education, founded by two school friends and Oxford graduates. Our approach is based on interactive teaching, small group learning, and tutor autonomy.

We channel our passion into making a positive impact on our surroundings whether that be our students, the wider community or the environment.

We have six distinct values that underpin everything we do as a community, helping us deliver excellent learning opportunities:

Growth mindset
Wellbeing
Student impact
Camaraderie
Agility
Building community

Selection process

Interview
After being introduced to the role, you will be asked about your relevant experience. Your interviewer will also find out how you would respond to scenarios that often arise in this role. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and find out more throughout.

All applicants are required to bring documents to the interview. Details on documents accepted for DBS a check can be found at

Role assignment
Students sign up to courses throughout the year, so positions will be filled on a rolling basis. This may mean that we will be unable to confirm the details of vacancies at the interview. If you are made an offer we will contact you separately to offer specific roles, dates, and location.

Safeguarding
Oxford Summer Courses Limited is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and has robust safeguarding policies. References are requested and will be scrutinised. Where appropri