Assistant Programme Director

About Oxford Royale

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.

Job Overview

The Assistant Programme Director (APD) supports the Programme Director in ensuring the smooth running of Oxford Royale's summer school programmes. The APD assists in managing staff, maintaining the high standard of academic and extracurricular activities, and ensuring student welfare. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Programme Leadership: Assist the Programme Director in the overall management of the summer programme, ensuring that all aspects run smoothly, including academic, social, and operational areas.
• Staff Management: Supervise and support the summer school staff, including teachers, Activity Leaders, and pastoral teams, ensuring that they are meeting performance standards and working collaboratively.
• Student Welfare: Oversee student well-being, providing support in pastoral matters and managing disciplinary issues in collaboration with the Programme Director.
• Timetabling & Scheduling: Assist with the preparation and daily management of the programme timetable, ensuring that all academic and extracurricular sessions run to schedule.
• Communication: Act as a point of contact for students, staff, and parents, handling queries and concerns promptly and effectively.
• Event Management: Help organise and coordinate events and excursions, ensuring their successful execution and alignment with programme objectives.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and resolve issues as they arise, ensuring minimal disruption to the programme’s operation.
• Compliance & Health and Safety: Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations and that safeguarding procedures are followed.

Requirements

• Experience: Prior experience in a leadership or administrative role within an educational or summer programme setting.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Organisation: Excellent organisational skills, with a proven ability to manage complex schedules and logistics.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to think quickly and address issues calmly and effectively.
• Safeguarding Knowledge: Familiarity with child safeguarding practices and policies.
• First Aid: Desirable, though not essential; willingness to undertake training if needed.

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. By embracing different experiences and viewpoints, we can achieve more together and deliver the best possible experiences for our students and staff. 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.