Masterclass Tutor (16-17 year olds)

About Oxford Summer Courses

Founded by school friends and Oxford graduates, Oxford Summer Courses is part of the Summer Discovery Group. We are driven by a singular vision: to inspire and nurture independent thought through world-class education. As a certified B Corp, we are also committed to making a positive social and environmental impact.


Our students aged 9-24 explore their passions, challenge their thinking, and immerse themselves in academic traditions across multiple prestigious locations in Oxford, Cambridge and top boarding schools. We believe that education should be as unique as the student. That’s why we offer a fully tailored learning experience with no rigid syllabus. Instead, our tutors adapt each course to the specific interests and goals of the students attending.


About the role

Facilitate students' development of core life skills through engaging and interactive group sessions


We're looking for expert tutors to deliver engaging 90-minute Masterclass workshops to groups of 16-17-year-olds. You'll design sessions around the 21st Century Skills framework, covering areas like communication, collaboration, and media literacy, using interactive tasks and real-life scenarios that help students develop essential skills for adulthood. Your workshops will encourage active participation and equip young people with practical abilities they can apply beyond the classroom.

Dates


Session dates between late June and the end of August 2026


Pay details


From £32 to £55 per hour

Depends on relevant expertise and experience


Additional benefits


Enhanced DBS provided (if required)

Accommodation and travel expenses not covered


Working pattern


90 minute session

Sessions take place on Mondays

1 hour preparation allowance


Reports to


Study Coordinator


Main duties

  • Design and deliver an engaging 90-minute Masterclass: Create and lead a workshop for groups of up to 50 students aged 16-17, focused on developing key skills from the 21st Century Skills framework.
  • Facilitate interactive learning: Structure your session around short, hands-on tasks and activities that encourage active participation and collaboration between students.
  • Utilise real-world scenarios: Use practical, relatable situations that students will encounter as they approach adulthood, helping them understand how to apply these essential skills in their daily lives and future careers.
  • Create an inclusive environment: Engage students from diverse international backgrounds, ensuring everyone feels comfortable contributing and learning from one another.

About you

You're a passionate educator with experience coaching young people, and you're eager to create interactive, engaging sessions for 16-17-year-olds. You excel at cultivating energy and participation within groups, and you're motivated to design tasks that are both fun and educational.

Essential

  • Experience teaching or coaching young adults.
  • Proven ability to tailor sessions to the specific needs of your audience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor work visas for this role).

Desirable

  • Experience working with international students and non-native speakers.
  • Experience working in academic summer schools.

Oxford Summer Courses is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. All staff undergo enhanced DBS checks, and references are requested and, where appropriate, validated. Only successful applicants will be contacted. This advert does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Candidates are assessed solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the role. Reasonable adjustment requests, including accessible documents or interview modifications, are welcomed and should be communicated to the recruitment team.


The pay range for this role is:

32 - 55 GBP per hour(Oxford, United Kingdom)
32 - 55 GBP per hour(Cambridge, United Kingdom)
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