Educational Course Manager

4 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Summer Courses Full time
Job Title

We are seeking an experienced Educational Course Manager to join our team as a Course Leader for our summer programs.

About the Position

This is a fixed-term, residential role based in Oxford, UK, with a working pattern of Saturday to Saturday, up to 60 hours per week on a shift pattern with overnight duties. 1 day off per week. The position reports to the Deputy Course Director.

The Course Leader will be responsible for fostering a positive and welcoming residential environment, managing student welfare, leading trips, and ensuring the smooth running of programs.

Main Tasks
  1. Student Welfare and Pastoral Care: Ensure swift response to any welfare, safeguarding, disciplinary, or other issues while on course.
  2. Activity Planning and Delivery: Support the Course Director and Activity and Excursions Coordinator in delivering the social and cultural program, including excursions, day trips, and restaurant meals for your group.
  3. Staff Management: Manage the performance and behavior of a small team of Course Coordinators.
  4. Atmosphere and Teamwork: Foster a positive work environment within your team and the wider team on site.
  5. Residential Duties: Up to 10 hrs/week as part of the residential team, including morning registrations, meal time supervision, curfew checks, and overnight phone duty.
About Our Ideal Candidate
  • You're a great planner and are well-organized.
  • You're able to look after a group of students, with a firm but friendly approach to maintain discipline while ensuring a great student experience.
  • You have a strong passion for education, student experience, and development.
  • You're comfortable managing a range of responsibilities, including admin and ensuring student engagement in all aspects of the course.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience working with young people in a residential setting.
  • Clear evidence of excellent communication skills and ability to lead a team and diverse group of students.
  • Proven ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills.
Salary Range: £22,000-£28,000 per annum.

Affordable accommodation and meal options are available near our campus



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