College Dean

Contract Dates 03/07/2026 - 17/08/2026

SBC College Deans play a central role in providing pastoral care to our College students, taking responsibility for the daily management of one of our college sites and ensuring the safety and well‑being of all students within it. As leaders within the colleges, College Deans are supported by a small team of staff and work together to create a welcoming, positive, and vibrant community where students feel comfortable and supported.

College Deans must be highly responsive, responsible and adaptable, meeting both the individual and collective needs of students. This includes fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can thrive socially, emotionally and academically during their time h students living away from home, College Deans play a vital part in ensuring a safe, structured and enjoyable residential experience, helping students build confidence, form friendships and make the most of their summer school journey.

Appealing to ambitious students wishing to prepare for future success and to gain an authentic taste of studying at the prestigious University of Oxford.
SBC Oxford College students undertake academic courses, exploring their chosen subject through a series of engaging lectures, tutorials and industry workshops. Their academic programme sits next to their social programme allowing them to explore Oxford, take part in college events, wellbeing activities and the greatly enjoyed excursion to London. SBC at Oxford College is based over several Oxford Colleges. Students on the college programme are 15‑17 and the capacity is 120 students over both sites each week.

• We will cover the full cost of a new DBS (if required) for your first contract working with SBC. We encourage all staff to sign up for the Update Service
• Extensive, paid, on‑site training prior to student arrival
• Accommodation included
• CPD and Appraisals
• Staff Wellbeing Initiative
• Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
• Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
• Online safeguarding and prevent training
• Professional, fun and supportive environment

The salary for the College Dean role is £815 per week (subject to tax and national insurance), paid weekly in arrears (for the avoidance of doubt this sum includes a holiday allowance % of basic pay in the sum of £87.78), plus accommodation at the summer site.

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of your allocated residential college area and holding overall responsibility for supporting, supervising and accounting for all students throughout the daily routine, to include:
• Morning check‑ins and ensuring students are prepared for the day
• Leading the daily college meeting/briefing
• Safely accompanying students between accommodation and other college facilities
• Supporting students during break times and mealtimes
• Overseeing student sign‑up and preparation for academic enrichment, social activities or study sessions
• Social time within the residential area
• Evening check‑ins and ensuring appropriate night‑time routines
• Lead a morning briefing and evening debrief with College Mentor duty staff
• Take overall responsibility for the welfare and wellbeing of all students within your residential college
• Encourage and facilitate positive social interaction, integration and community building among students
• Be available and approachable, supporting students in a professional, empathic and student‑centred manner
• Oversee and attend to student needs, including (but not limited to) wellbeing concerns, homesickness, friendship issues, cultural adjustment, personal organisation, hygiene and appropriate use of technology
• Maintain clear and up‑to‑date Residential Logs, ensuring any behavioural, wellbeing or medical concerns are recorded and reported
• Be responsible for overseeing unwell students; making arrangements with medical professionals when necessary
• Attend daily College Officer meetings with College Managers
• Ensure residential areas are kept safe and clean and that students follow residential routines
• Develop a strong residential…