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

Use your expertise to craft and deliver an inspiring syllabus that challenges and empowers students on their academic and personal journey

We're looking for enthusiastic expert tutors to deliver engaging seminar-style courses to small groups of 18-24-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 in July 2026

Pay details

From £41 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

18 hours of seminars and up to 8 hours of tutorials across 2 weeks

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

3-4 hour preparation allowance, depending on class size

Reports to

Study Coordinator

Main duties

• Design and deliver your own 2-week course: Prepare and deliver six interactive and engaging 3-hour seminars to a class of up to eight academically advanced students aged 18-24.
• Maintain a supportive classroom atmosphere: Create a welcoming and positive environment where students feel excited to contribute and learn from their peers.
• Foster advanced academic inquiry and independent study: Deliver intellectually rigorous sessions that encourage critical analysis and independent research, helping students deepen their subject knowledge and develop skills for postgraduate study or academic careers.
• Set challenging assignments and deliver weekly tutorials: Set demanding work that requires a high level of critical engagement, then provide personalised feedback and guidance through focused two-to-one or small group weekly tutorials.
• Write personalised reports: Compose Letters of Recommendation for your students to help them continue along 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 help keep students safe.

About you

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.

Essential

• Possess a PhD in a relevant subject.
• Experience teaching or working with undergraduate and postgraduate-level students.
• Interactive, engaging, and inclusive teaching practice.
• Friendly and professional communications with students and staff.
• 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.
• 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.