Academic Competition Head Judge - Residential

Oxford International Education Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford International Junior Programmes is seeking an Academic Competition Head Judge for residential language centres in the UK. You will lead as part of the judging team, support the Academic Events Manager, and ensure fair, professional competition operations for participants aged 8–17.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared for DBS/Overseas checks. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with CELTA/CertTESOL or equivalent, and experience with children/teens in a camp-like setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent.
• Willing to undergo Enhanced DBS check and/or Overseas Police Check.
• Experience working with children/teenagers, ideally in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a team of Judges, offering guidance to ensure high-standard competition.
• Assessing competitions according to guidelines and judging criteria.
• Delivering skills workshops as directed by the Academic Event Manager.
• Maintaining confidentiality of results and upholding fair judging principles.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Judging team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + CELTA/CertTESOL

Job description

Academic Competition Head Judge - Residential

Department: Year-Rounds Groups

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: EFL Programmes UK

Compensation: £ 545 weekly + holiday remuneration

Description

Our seasonal programme operate during the following periods:

Spring: 30th March – 5th/7th April

Specific start and end dates will be confirmed based on your role, assigned centre, and required induction training.

Overview

As Head Academic Competition Judge with Oxford International Junior Programmes, you will be responsible for the forming part of the judging team for the Global Academic Competition at one of our residential language centres. You will additionally take a lead, at the direction of the Academic Events Manager, in supporting the judging team. All candidates need to be over 18 years old, eligible to work in the UK and willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check and/or an Overseas Police Check.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Competition duties

• Supporting a team of Judges, offering guidance and advice when required ensuring the competition is delivered to the highest standard.
• Assessing competitions closely following the competition guidelines & the judging criteria.
• Delivering skills workshops as directed by the Academic Event Manager.
• Maintaining a professional distance from the competing teams and retain a fair relationship with each individual school.

Administrative Duties

• Attending staff meetings, as and when necessary.
• Collating all competition paperwork for the Academic Event Manager in a timely and organised manner.
• Keeping accurate and legible records of the competition results, paying close attention to detail.
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding competition results and judging decisions.
• Attending competition briefings & staff meetings as scheduled by the Academic Event Manager.
• Helping with the campus set up, primarily the competition venues and judges’ spaces.

Student welfare

• Maintaining proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare.
• Complying with Oxford International Junior Programmes' Child Safeguarding policy at all times.

General

• Responding to emergencies whenever necessary.
• Maintaining suitable levels of student discipline, safety, and welfare.
• Always encouraging students to use English.
• Carrying out and/or consult risk assessments whenever required.
• Attending the company’s staff training weekend (where applicable).
• Attending all induction days prior to the students arriving.
• Attending all staff briefings and take part in all necessary health and safety training.
• Committing to be being a positive role model throughout your employment.
• Carrying out all other reasonable tasks.

Dress Code

• Ensure your attire is appropriate to match the students’, who will be dressed formally for all academic competitions.

Person Specifications

Legal status

• Right to work in the Uk
• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and/or an Overseas Police Check, where applicable.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and a CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent. CELTYL, or Young Learners extension.

Experience and knowledge

• Experience working with children/teenagers, ideally in a residential camp setting or similar.

Skills and Abilities

• The ability to demonstrate respect for equal opportunities and respect for race and diversity.

Personal qualities

• A positive and flexible approach to work, along with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• A desire to work with students aged between 8-17.

Expectations

• Represent the company in a reputable and professional manner at all times
• Commit to the safeguarding of all participants on our programmes
• Adapt to the changing demands of working with young people in a residential setting

Disclaimer

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and, where appropriate, online searches of publicly available information as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.