Course Coordinator (Ages 13-24)

Published at: 2024-01-09

In this pack you will find: a detailed job description, the minimum requirements for this role, the profile of an ideal candidate, information about the selection process, and an introduction to the company for on-course staff.

You can email us at recruitment@oxfordsummercourses.com if you have any questions.

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.

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Applications are open for 2024 courses. Find out more and explore other roles on our careers page.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted and that no terminology in this document is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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Job Description

Job Title:

Course Coordinator (Ages 13-24)

Location:

Oxford and/or Cambridge

Reports to:

Course Leader

Reports to you:

Pay rate:

£575 per week

Contract type:

Fixed term contract

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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.

Location: Oxford and/or Cambridge. 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 Oxford or Cambridge. Participating could include day trips across the UK, local activities such as punting and formal dining in historic colleges.

Pay and hours: £575 per week on a fixed term contract. Monday to Sunday 50 hours on a shift pattern, 1 day off per week.

Reports to: Course Leader.

Main duties and responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain a professional and respectful image of the company and yourself at all times.

Minimum requirements

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

Person specification

An ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Teamwork and initiative
• Ability to motivate young people
• Good knowledge of chosen work location
• A ‘can do’ attitude

Experience you may have

• Working in 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
• Positivity
• Enthusiasm

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

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

Only successful applicants will be contacted and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Interview Interviews will take place either online using Google Meet or at our offices in Oxford or Cambridge—you will be informed via an email invitation. This will likely take place in an Assessment Centre format with other candidates, including group tasks and discussions. Your interviewer(s) 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 gov.uk.

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.