Academic Executive Position - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxford Summer Courses

Oxford Summer Courses

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Oxford, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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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:

Academic Executive Oxford

Location:

Oxford

Reports to:

Academic Manager

Reports to you:

Pay rate:
£25,000 - £27,000

Contract type:

Permanent full time

Main duties and responsibilities

An interesting opportunity for a learning enthusiast to shape exceptional tutor and student journeys at our high-growth, socially-minded education company.

About the role:

Location:

Oxford

Start: March 2024
Reports to:

Academic Executive

Working pattern: Permanent Full Time
Salary: £25,000 £27,000

Planning

Liaising within and beyond the Academic team on logistics for around 3000 students in 600 classes taught by around 250 tutors across all our locations.

Tutor liaison

Prompt and professional communication with a personal touch across our diverse tutor network. Setting expectations, providing support and escalating queries as appropriate.
Resource creation and management
Potential involvement with tutor guidance and resources for students depending on interests and experience.

Course management

First point of contact during courses. Troubleshooting, providing support, observing classes and escalating issues when required.

Record keeping

Following established and new processes to maintain records in line with safeguarding, employment and quality assurance processes.

Person specification

About you:

You're a curious individual with high standards who recognises the impact of excellent teaching
You're able to work systematically and logically, considering the consequences of your approach and adjusting it based on the information available
You're able to identify problems when they're still small and explore solutions calmly, practically and collaboratively
You rely on a combination of instinct, experience, and learning from others
You can deal with small details without losing sight of the bigger picture
You're comfortable within a small team, as well as liaising more widely

Essential:

Transferable experience in tutoring, teaching, coaching, training, or similar
Clear evidence of strong task management, prioritisation and record keeping
Diplomatic written and verbal communication skills
Ability to clearly set expectations and hold others to account
Proficiency with tools such as those in Google Workspace

Desirable:

Good knowledge of Oxbridgestyle tutorial teaching
Experience working in an educational company or institution
Familiarity with a CRM such as Salesforce or another database tool

What is in it for you:

Training and professional development
25 days annual leave (pro rata)
Flexible and hybrid working within the operational needs of the role
Excellent team culture
Opportunity to grow and develop your skills

Selection process

Application Details:

About us:

Oxford Summer Courses is part of Bridgemark Education, founded by two school friends and Oxford graduates.

Our aim is to help students travel to new places - both physically and academically - exploring paths untrodden through personalised learning.

Our teaching methods are carefully designed to suit each age group. Students are encouraged to explore their own academic interests guided by an expert tutor. There is no restrictive curriculum for our courses, we advocate learning without limits.

We are proud to be a certified BCorp, part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.

Oxford Summer Courses is honoured to be a CarbonNeutral certified company through our partnership with Climate Impact Partners.

Our CEO also founded and continues to support Universify, an independent charity committed to educational equality, through annual significant financial donations, providing office space and a staff volunteer programme.

Disclaimer:

Oxford Summer Courses is committed to safeguarding and protecting children.

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