Medicine Tutor

Summer Boarding Courses; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization located in Oxford is seeking enthusiastic tutors for a two-week Faculty of Medicine programme. Successful candidates will deliver engaging lessons on anatomy and medical ethics, guiding students through practical tasks while promoting a student-centred learning environment. Ideal applicants should possess a relevant undergraduate degree and experience in a teaching role with children. The position offers a competitive remuneration of £815 per week, with full support and training provided.

Benefits

Accommodation included

Paid DBS check

Extensive on-site training

CPD and appraisals

Qualifications

• Completed or pending undergraduate degree in a related subject.
• Experience and genuine enjoyment of working with children in a professional capacity.
• Ability to proactively engage with young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons in a multicultural setting.
• Guide students through medical topics and practical sessions.
• Regularly review students' work and provide constructive feedback.
• Support any scheduled guest speakers or field work as needed.
• Maintain a positive and professional classroom atmosphere.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Approachable

Empathic

Organisational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related academic subject

Experience working with children

Job description

Job Purpose

SBC subject tutors are at the heart of what we do, delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons in a multicultural setting. They are instrumental in helping students become more confident and equipped with 21st‑century communication skills. Tutors promote a culture of respect and understanding and they encourage our students to love learning through fun and engaging lessons. At SBC, tutors play a huge role in enriching our students' experience, making their time with us truly unforgettable.

The Subject – The Faculty of Medicine Programme is a two‑week course that introduces students to anatomy, physiology, medical ethics, and the foundations of clinical care. Tutors guide learners through pathology, pharmacology and diagnostics while leading practical sessions, including clinical simulations, patient histories, basic examinations and emergency response exercises. Collaboration is central, with team‑based case discussions and group projects reflecting real‑world medical practice. Through expert guidance, tutors help students develop subject knowledge, practical skills and problem‑solving abilities, providing a strong foundation for future study, clinical training and a career in medicine, research or healthcare leadership.

Ways We Support Our Subject Tutors

• Fully paid DBS check
• 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

Role Responsibilities

Additional Role Specific Support

• Allocated planning and preparation sessions
• CPD sessions and workshops with the Director of Studies
• Observations with feedback and action points; acquaint yourself with the subject syllabus, materials and resources during the induction period.
• Deliver lessons using the subject syllabus and suitable materials.
• Cultivate a student‑centred learning environment that promotes 21st‑century skills.
• Set projects as guided by the SBC syllabus.
• Support any scheduled guest speakers, academic workshops or field work as outlined in the weekly programme or syllabus.
• Cater to individual needs, ensuring students reap the full benefits of their course.
• Regularly review students' work, mark assignments thoughtfully and provide constructive feedback.
• Handle administrative tasks such as maintaining class lists, recording work, registering students and preparing certificates and reports.
• Ensure a positive classroom atmosphere and encourage all students to participate.
• Attend morning meetings with the Director of Studies and other sessions as requested by summer college management.
• Attend student graduation at the end of the course.
• Join CPD (Continued Professional Development) workshops.
• Plan for lesson observations, reflect upon them, and attend feedback sessions with the Director of Studies to discuss potential areas of improvement.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of students in your care.
• Complete online safeguarding training and attend on‑site safeguarding training during induction week.
• Read and understand SBC's Safeguarding Policy, Staff Handbook, Operations Policy Handbook and Part 1 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (including annexes A & B).
• Be alert to signs of abuse and neglect and report any concerns to the DSO immediately (including low‑level concerns).
• Know what to do if a student tells a member of staff they are being abused, exploited or neglected.
• Help students understand how to keep themselves safe and manage risk; earn their trust while maintaining professional boundaries.

General Duties

• Encourage students to engage successfully in the programme, helping develop their communication, confidence and social skills.
• Communicate clearly to relevant summer school staff regarding student health or wellbeing concerns and complete incident paperwork and records as directed.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines and risk assessments.
• Ensure understanding of all emergency and fire evacuation policies, including site evacuation points.
• Interact with students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Help ensure students meet the Student Code of Conduct; promote and embody the standards of behaviour expected of our students at all times.
• Remain professional and empathic while managing student behaviour and approaching situations positively and constructively in line with SBC Student Behaviour Management and anti‑bullying policies and procedures.
• Where required, support supervision during meals and breaks, assisting with student sign‑ups, sign‑ins and registers.
• Provide support during arrival and departure days both on and off‑site, remaining flexible to tasks required and ensuring a welcoming and positive experience for all students.
• Help with off‑site student transfers, including work at airports, train stations and transfer taxis.
• Lead a group of students on off‑site excursions, following pre‑planned itineraries and ensuring thorough supervision throughout.
• Demonstrate flexibility, as is often required in residential roles.
• Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, in an emergency situation.
• Attend training, team meetings and programme briefings as required.
• Share reflections about your experiences over the summer.

Application & Vetting

• Provide details of two recent and relevant referees who can speak to your suitability to work with children and any concerns.
• Undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and equivalent checks if you have lived outside the UK.
• State that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children.
• Provide official identification and relevant certificates for our records.
• Accept that SBC may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding duties.

Desired Qualities

• Approachable & empathic towards the needs of students.
• Enthusiastic & engaging.
• Diplomatic, responsible & motivated.
• Flexible within the summer school environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: A completed or pending undergraduate degree in a related academic subject.
• Essential: Experience and genuine enjoyment of working with children in a professional capacity.
• Essential: Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure and flexibility.
• Essential: An empathic and positive manner.
• Essential: Ability to proactively engage with young people.
• Desirable: Experience of the UK boarding environment.
• Desirable: Experience teaching EFL in an international setting.
• Desirable: Strong organisational skills.

Remuneration

Remuneration: You will be paid a gross amount of £815 per week, paid weekly in arrears and subject to statutory deductions. This amount includes holiday pay at 12.07% of your basic weekly pay, where your basic weekly pay is £727.22 and the holiday pay element totals £87.78.

About SBC

Founded in 2008, Summer Boarding Courses (SBC) have united students from around the world through education. Delivering award‑winning, future‑focused courses that strike the perfect balance between academic and social enrichment, SBC’s residential summer courses take place at some of the UK’s top boarding schools and university college campuses, including Eton College, Oxford University Colleges and Headington School. We carefully select our campuses to provide the perfect environment for our students to live and study. Over 15,800 students from 152 nationalities have been welcomed to study with us to date. Whether it’s preparing for future studies, developing 21st‑century skills or building confidence, the knowledge gained on an SBC course allows students to go forward and apply what they have learnt to other areas of their education and beyond; giving them the necessary skills to achieve their future goals. The EL Gazette publishes a league table based on British Council inspections, and SBC has been ranked Number 1 from 2018 to 2023. SBC is the only multi‑campus summer school provider in the UK to have achieved a perfect 15/15 areas of strength by the British Council – a true hallmark of educational quality.