Oxford Summer Courses | Deputy Course Director | oxford district

1 day ago

Oxford Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Summer Courses Full time
Lead with confidence and care, driving operational success and enriching the student experience About the role

Role type: Fixed term, Residential

Dates: For course dates between end of June and end of August 2025

Working pattern: Saturday to Saturday, up to 65 hours per week on a shift pattern with overnight duties. 1 day off per week.

Reports to: Course Director

As a member of the senior management team on-site, you will manage the staff and students ensuring the smooth delivery of the courses. You will also act as the primary decision-maker in the Course Director's absence.

Main duties

  • Leadership - Managing the performance of junior management staff, and supporting them to maintain positive relationships with their teams.

  • Decision making - Deputising for the Course Director in their absence, including acting as the primary decision-maker on site.

  • Atmosphere - Contributing to a positive and supportive work environment.

  • Timetable - Oversee staff responsible for planning and execution of excursions, meals and activities, in order to deliver an excellent programme.

  • Budget management - Supporting the Course Director to keep delivery costs within budget to best add value to student experience, and keep accurate records of spending.

  • Pastoral care - Liaising with the Course Director and the Welfare and Safeguarding Officer to ensure safeguarding, behaviour, and discipline are managed effectively.

  • Residential duties - Up to 10 hrs per week, as part of the residential team including morning registrations, meal time supervision, curfew checks and overnight phone duty.

  • Safeguarding - Appropriately responding to any safeguarding concerns that may arise.
About you

  • You are a dynamic leader with exceptional management skills, capable of inspiring and guiding a team to deliver the best service while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

  • You're able to make decisions with excellent judgement and conviction, remaining composed in high-pressure situations while prioritising student safety and wellbeing.

  • You can manage relationships with staff, students, and external stakeholders effectively, promoting positive and respectful interactions.

  • You're comfortable managing the operational and pastoral demands of a residential course, confidently addressing challenges and maintaining high standards of care.

Essential

  • Experience in a leadership or management role ideally in education including the management of a team of staff and students.

  • Clear knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and emergency procedures.

  • Proven ability to problem solve and provide thoughtful solutions that consider staff wellbeing and student experience.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience managing and developing staff.

  • Proven ability to use IT effectively including the use of computers, smartphones and the internet for tasks such as email communication, group chats, managing files, and troubleshooting basic technical issues.

  • Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor work visas for this role)

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets).

  • Experience working in a teaching or management capacity in a summer school.

  • Familiarity with managing inexperienced team members, particularly in residential environments like summer schools.

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