Summer School Counsellor

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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.

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 organizing 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience working with young people.
• Good situational awareness.
• A-Levels or equivalent, and at least one year of higher education.

• Experience working with relevant age groups, leading teams, and managing under pressure.
• Flexible and proactive.

• Based at a summer site in Oxford, Cambridge, or London.
• 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, 4, or 6 weeks.
• Mandatory training and campus setup before student arrivals.

• Oxford:
  July 5th – July 18th, July 19th – August 1st, August 2nd – August 15th
• London:
  June 29th – July 11th, July 12th – July 25th
• Cambridge:
  July 5th – July 18th, July 19th – August 1st

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.

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.