Summer Programme Academic Tutor

3 days ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Downing College Full time

**Information for the role of Academic Tutor**

£81.00 per hour plus holiday pay

**About Downing International Programme**

Since establishing Downing’s International Programme in 1998, the portfolio of academic activities has expanded to offer international students aged 15-18 a high-quality International Programme experience.

Cross-disciplinary learning is at the core of the International Programme’s mission. The programme is designed as an enriching academic experience delivered through lectures, workshops, and cultural experiences.

The programme is split into the following sub programmes; Pre-Sessional International Programme (15-18), International Programme (15-18), held at Downing College, Cambridge.

The programmes will run on the following dates:
**15-18 years Programme**
- A - 13 July - 26 July
- B - 27 July - 9 August
- C - 10 August - 23 August

**Details of the role**
- Mathematics & Computer Science
- Physics
- Economics

It is anticipated that post holders will work independently, developing the curriculum and teaching material for the course.

**Curriculum Development**

Academic Tutors will be responsible for planning well-structured and engaging lessons tailored to the Downing International Programme’s curriculum.

Returning Academic Tutors will be expected to spend 20 hours on curriculum development, utilising resources from the previous year, and will be paid a flat fee of £800 for their work.

New Tutors will need you will be expected to develop course material over a total of 40 hours and will be paid a flat fee of £1,600 for this work.

**Teaching**

Academic Tutors will be required to work 1.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, repeating every two weeks as per the Programme schedule. Classes will accommodate 10-20 students, running Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:30 and 17:00.

The rate of pay for the role of Academic Tutor is £81.00 per hour plus £9.78 holiday pay per hour.

It is expected that Academic Tutors will be available between 13 July and 5 September 2025 and will start one day prior to the Summer Programme start date as an induction day. There will also be a lunch arranged to meet the International Programme Director, Dr Kamran Yunus.

**Application Process**

Closing date**:5pm on Wednesday 14 May**. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Applications are welcomed from current postgraduate students studying their PhD or conducting their postdoctoral research within the University of Cambridge.

Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds.

All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place.

Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.

**For further information or in event of queries, please contact**:
**The HR Office**

Tel: 01223 334820

Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ

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