Course Coordinator - London, United Kingdom - Oxford Summer Courses

Oxford Summer Courses

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London, 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 2023 courses.

Job Description:

Job Title:

London Course Coordinator

Location:

London

Reports to:

Course Leader or House Parent

Reports to you:

Pay rate:
£530 per week. Monday to Sunday hours on a shift pattern, 1 day off per week.

Contract type:

Fixed term contract

Main duties and responsibilities

As a Course Coordinator you'll be key to delivering our summer courses, playing an essential role in student welfare, leading trips and activities and ensuring the smooth running of the programmes.

Responsible for maintaining an atmosphere of enthusiasm, curiosity and fun on the course.
Be the front line in ensuring the safety, welfare, enjoyment and discipline of the students.
Support the delivery of the social and cultural programme, leading activities, day trips and restaurant visits.
Support the general smooth running of the courses, including making sure students are on time and in the right place for their academic sessions.
Support the gathering of marketing material such as student testimonials, photographs and videos.

Minimum requirements

Great communication skills
Professional, diligent and organised
Able to work to a prepared budget
General competency in IT skills
Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor work visas for this role)

Location:

This is a non-residential role—accommodation and travel expenses are not included. Meals will be provided when on duty. You'll work in some of the most prestigious university locations across London. Participating in our social and cultural programme could include day trips

Person specification

About You

Teamwork
Ability to motivate young people
Good knowledge of chosen work location
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 Course Coordinator

Charisma
Initiative
Enthusiasm

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

About Oxford Summer Courses
Inspiring lifelong exceptional educational journeys. 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

Pre-interview task
If you are invited to an interview you will be asked to submit a pre-interview task.

We ask for this to be sent 48 hours in advance so that your interviewer can review it and consult the wider team if necessary.

Interview
After being introduced to the role, you will be asked about your relevant experience. Your interviewer will also find out how you 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 appropriate, they will be validated with the providing referee.

We also undertake enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to ensure all our staff are suitable to work with children.