Oxford Royale
Summer School Counsellor
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About Oxford Royale
Oxford Royale is a leading global provider of elite summer schools. Driven by a firm belief that education is about much more than a formal classroom, we offer young people unparalleled cultural and learning experiences, giving them a window to a world of opportunity.
Overview
As a Counsellor, you will play a key role in providing a safe, enriching, and memorable experience for students in an elite summer programme. Your responsibilities include ensuring student safety through daily engagement and organising events and activities under the guidance of Junior Deans and programme leadership.
This role suits confident, responsive individuals who excel at communicating with young people and working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Student Safety: Ensure student safety during activities and routines, addressing any concerns promptly. Act as the first point of contact for student issues.
- Representing Oxford Royale: Uphold Oxford Royale’s values and professionalism, building positive relationships with students and staff.
- Student Experience: Engage with students daily, help plan and execute activities and excursions, and support academic programs, debates, and public speaking.
- Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with other Counsellors, Junior Deans, and leadership, setting high standards of safety and behaviour.
- Administration and Compliance: Follow health and safety guidelines, maintain student registers, and report incidents.
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Person Specification
- Team player, fully engaged in Oxford Royale's activities.
- Fluent in English, with strong initiative, organisational skills, and the ability to build relationships with diverse individuals.
Essential Qualifications/Experience
- Experience working with young people.
- Good situational awareness.
- A-Levels or equivalent, and at least one year of higher education.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working with relevant age groups, leading teams, and managing under pressure.
- Flexible and proactive.
Position Details
- Based at a summer site in Oxford
- Approximately 40 hours per week across 6 days, including morning, afternoon, and night shifts.
- Courses for international students aged 12-18, running from July to mid-August.
- Contracts available for 2 or 4 weeks
- Mandatory training and campus setup before student arrivals.
- No accommodation provided (must be able to commute to The University of Cambridge).
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Session Dates
- Oxford July 5th – July 18th, July 19th – August 1st, 2nd August - 15th August
At Oxford Royale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We believe in building a community that reflects the diversity of the students we serve and are dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Our goal is to cultivate a workplace where everyone feels valued and can contribute fully, regardless of background, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, or perspective. By embracing different experiences and viewpoints, we can achieve more together and deliver the best possible experiences for our students and staff. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Oxford Royale is equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and we expect all staff to share in this commitment. To uphold these standards, we conduct enhanced disclosure checks for all roles.
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