Subject Tutor (13-15 year olds)

We're looking for enthusiastic tutors to deliver engaging seminar-style courses to small groups of 13-15-year-olds during summer 2026. You'll design and teach your own curriculum across a 2-week course, fostering a positive classroom environment where students feel challenged and supported.

Dates

Course dates between late June and the end of August 2026

From £32 to £55 per hour

Depends on subject expertise and teaching experience

Additional benefits

Enhanced DBS provided (if required)

Accommodation and travel expenses not covered

Working pattern

24 hours of seminars across 2 weeks

Teaching takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

3-4 hour preparation allowance, depending on class size

Reports to

• Design and deliver your own 2-week course: Prepare and deliver eight interactive 3 hour seminars tailored to a class of up to twelve students aged .
• Maintain a supportive classroom atmosphere: Create a welcoming and positive environment where students feel excited to contribute and learn from peers.
• Encourage independent thinking and exploration: Guide students to develop critical thinking skills and pursue their academic interests both within and beyond the classroom.
• Set and provide feedback on assignments: Support students' academic development by setting assignments and offering individual feedback on work submitted.
• Write personalised reports: Compose Letters of Recommendation for your students to help them continue their academic journey.
• Complete mandatory training: Familiarise yourself with company procedures, logistical requirements and safeguarding through our online induction.
• Stay attentive to student welfare: Monitor attendance and remain alert to student welfare and safeguarding, reporting any concerns to ensure student safety.

You're passionate about your subject and bring creativity and flexibility to lesson planning, adapting to diverse learning styles and classroom dynamics. You're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and can succeed, and you maintain a strong awareness of safeguarding to ensure a safe and supportive learning space for all young people.

• Possess or be working toward a Master's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Experience teaching or working with young people in an academic setting.
• Interactive, engaging, and inclusive teaching practice.
• Friendly and professional communication with students and staff.
• Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor work visas for this role).
• Experience working with international students and non-native speakers.
• Experience working in academic summer schools.
• Experience designing your own syllabi and lesson plans.

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 GBP per hour (Oxford, United Kingdom) and GBP per hour (Cambridge, United Kingdom).