Student Supervisor | Oxbridge Summer Scholars (Dec, 2025)

Oxbridge Summer Scholars is an academic programme held at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, designed to give high school students a real taste of life at two of the world’s top universities. Each summer, we welcome students from around the world to take part in rigorous academic streams, inspiring tutorials, and cultural activities that build confidence, critical thinking, and global perspectives.

Our team includes experienced educators and alumni from leading universities who are passionate about student growth. Joining us means being part of a motivated, international team working together to deliver an authentic Oxford and Cambridge experience.

Job Description: Oxbridge Summer Scholars Student Supervisors

We are currently seeking multiple Student Supervisors to join our Dec, 2025 programme. It's a full-time in-person position, including working weekends and evenings.

• 8-20 Dec, Oxford

What are the main responsibilities for this role?

• Overall responsibility for the safeguarding of students and student behaviour
• Resident in college for all weeks of the programme plus an additional preparation day; eating meals in college with students and staff.
• Run timetabled evening activities and weekend excursions for students (with Programme Manager)
• Assist Programme Manager and Head of Programme with administrative tasks so OSS runs smoothly day-to-day (e.g. report student attendance from each seminar, print materials for tutors)
• Assist students’ arrivals and departures; show them to their rooms, help them settle in
• Taking initiative to deal with situations such as student illness; travel issues etc
• Monitor student whereabouts and curfew at 10pm each evening
• Capture daily photo/video content that can be used for our social media
• 24 hour emergency contact for students

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Experience working with high school students preferable
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for enhanced DBS.

If you're passionate about growing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to work with cutting-edge technology, then we'd love to hear from you!

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