Senior Summer School Supervisor | Oxbridge Summer Scholars (Summer, 2026)

Crimson Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxbridge Summer Scholars (OSS) is seeking Senior Summer School Student Supervisors to oversee wellbeing and delivery of four summer programmes at Oxford and Cambridge. The role includes living in college, guarding student safety, and supporting arrivals, departures, and activities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in-person experience with 14–18-year-olds, excellent interpersonal skills, and DBS clearance (or willingness to apply). Weekend/evening work is required for the busy programme schedule.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to apply.
• 5+ years' in-person experience with students aged 14–18.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding students and managing wellbeing.
• Residing in college for duration plus prep day.
• Dining in college with students and staff.
• Assisting arrivals/departures and settling in.
• Reporting student attendance from sessions.
• On-call to assist Programme Manager/Academic Director.
• Planning and running timetabled evening activities.
• Monitoring student whereabouts and curfew at 10pm.
• Staffing weekend excursions under guidance.
• Handling illnesses, travel issues, and other matters.
• Accompanying students to medical facilities when needed.
• Reporting concerns to Programme Manager/Director.
• Capturing daily photo/video content for social media.
• Contributing to 24-hour emergency contact rota.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Independent work

Education

DBS clearance

5+ yrs student exp

Job description

About Oxbridge Summer Scholars

Oxbridge Summer Scholars (OSS) is a selective residential academic programme held at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. We welcome high-achieving students aged 14–19 from around the world for an immersive two-week experience that mirrors the academic rigour and tutorial system of an Oxbridge education. Our faculty includes university lecturers, postgraduate researchers, and subject specialists who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of scholars.

The Oxbridge Summer Scholars (OSS) team is seeking Student Supervisors to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the wellbeing of our students and successful delivery of our summer programmes.

Job Description: Senior Summer School Student Supervisors

We are currently seeking Student Supervisors to join our summer 2026 programmes. It's a full-time position, including working weekends/ bank holidays and in the evenings. We are running four programmes this summer (and one this winter).

• July 5 – 18, Cambridge (for 16–19 y.o.)
• July 12 – 25, Cambridge (for 16–19 y.o.)
• July 19 – August 1, Cambridge (for 14-15 and 16–19 y.o.)
• August 2 – 15, Oxford (16–19 y.o.)
• December 7 – 19, Oxford (14-15 and 16–19 y.o.)

Key Responsibilities

• On-the-ground safeguarding of students and managing student behaviour and well-being
• Residing in college for the duration of the programme plus an additional preparation day
• Dining in college alongside students and staff
• Assisting students’ arrivals and departures; show them to their rooms, help them settle in
• Reporting student attendance from each session
• Being on call to assist the Programme Manager and/or the Academic Director with admin/ other tasks as directed, to ensure the programme runs smoothly (e.g. print materials for tutors; run purchasing errands)
• Planning, preparing and running timetabled evening activities (with guidance from Programme Manager)
• Monitoring student whereabouts and curfew at 10pm each evening
• Staffing weekend excursions for students (with guidance from Programme Manager)
• Handling situations such as student illness, travel issues, and other unexpected matters.
• Accompanying students to hospital or medical centre if required
• Reporting any concerns to the Programme Manager and/or the Academic Director
• Capturing daily photo/video content that can be used for our social media
• Contributing to a 24 hour emergency contact rota for student support

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently are essential
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for this) is essential
• Prior in-person experience working with students aged 14–18 (5+ years)