Summer School Mentor
Are you currently studying as an undergraduate at Oxford University?
Keen to provide an immersive experience of what it is like to study at a top university whilst living in the picturesque Oxford City?
Our client offers unique academic programs for students aged 13-18 in prestigious locations like Cambridge, Oxford, London, San Francisco, New York, Sydney, Tokyo, and Singapore, as well as online.
Their two-week residential programs provide students with a taste of advanced study and university life, allowing them to live and learn at top-ranked universities that include the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Sydney, Singapore and Toronto.Participants engage in a rigorous academic curriculum complemented by a vibrant mix of social and cultural activities.
They are looking for outgoing, friendly and responsible individuals who are comfortable managing small groups of students from a variety of backgrounds.
Mentors should aim to create a 'home away from home' and act as both a responsible adult and as a Mentor to the participant throughout their time on the programme. As the first and foremost point of contact for the participants in your 'mentor family' you are the main pastoral care provider.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Provide support, information and guidance to participants, ensure they are aware of the programme schedule and actively participating in the programme
- Organise prepare and lead on extracurricular activities (i.e. sport, formal dinners, workshops, excursions etc.)
- Each Mentor will be allocated responsibility over one of the following areas: managing social media, blogging, organising the final night party, AV, talent night coordinators, logistics, college tours, managing excursions
- Be the face of our client to students, staff and parents and uphold their high standards of quality, safety and academic excellence
Requirements:
- Current or recent student at Cambridge or Oxford University, or a Russell Group University (essential)
- Relevant experience of residential summer schools or summer camps (desirable)
- Relevant experience in events and/or customer service (desirable)
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the role and match the requirements, please click apply now.
They are committed to safeguarding both employees and their students, therefore they run DBS, right to work and safeguarding checks for all their candidates as part of their safe recruitment practice.