College Tutor - Law

At SBC, College Tutors are at the heart of what we do, delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons in their specific subject areas to students passionate about learning. Thriving in a vibrant multicultural environment, they inspire students to grow in confidence and equip them with essential 21st-century communication skills. Beyond their own teaching, tutors also support the delivery of industry experience sessions and collaborate with guest speakers who provide insights into their fields, enriching students' understanding and sparking curiosity. By fostering a culture of respect and understanding, our tutors nurture a lifelong love for their subjects through engaging and dynamic lessons. Their dedication ensures every student's time with SBC is truly transformative and unforgettable.

The Subject Our SBC Faculty of Law course is a two-week programme designed to inspire and empower the next generation of lawyers. The course provides students with an engaging introduction to the world of jurisprudence, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. As a tutor, your role will be to guide students through key legal concepts and different areas of the law, using an array of interactive lectures, discussion-led seminars, and more hands-on workshops, as well as facilitate two “Time To Shine” projects designed to encourage students to explore further elements of the subject. By the end of this interactive, student-centred course, students will not only have gained essential subject knowledge through your lessons and workshops from industry professionals, but have also developed core 21st century skills such as public speaking, critical thinking and problem-solving. The course will also culminate in a “Time to Shine” ceremony, in which students showcase the knowledge and skills gained from a week-long project. Your expertise, enthusiasm, and ability to make the subject accessible and enjoyable, will play a key role in helping these students gain an insight into the legal world, and develop a lasting passion in the subject.

The Site 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 160 students over both sites each week.

Ways We Support Our College Tutors:

• Fully paid DBS check
• Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
• All meals and 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
• Additional Role Specific Support
• Allocated planning and preparation sessions
• CPD sessions and workshops with Director of Studies
• Observations with feedback and Action Points

Remuneration: Paid weekly, one week in arrears. The weekly rate received for College Tutors is £725 PLUS any accrued holiday to be paid at the end of contract. Food and accommodation are included for all residential SBC staff.

Main Duties:

• Acquaint yourself with the SBC syllabus, materials, and resources during the induction period.
• Deliver lessons using the SBC syllabus and suitable materials.
• Cultivate a student-centred learning environment that promotes 21st-century skills.
• Set projects as guided by the SBC 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 like 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 school management.
• 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 the 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; earning their trust while maintaining professional boundaries.

General Duties:

• The welfare of students is paramount to us and every member of the team is expected to assist in maintaining the welfare and order at the site, including in the accommodation.
• Encourage students to successfully engage in the programme, helping develop their communication, confidence and social skills.
• Ensure clear communication 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 manner that’s both friendly and professional.
• Help ensure the students meet the Student Code of Conduct; promoting and embodying standards of behaviour that we would expect from our students at all times.
• Remain professional and empathic while managing student behaviour and approach in a positive and constructive manner in line with SBC Student Behaviour Management and Anti-Bullying policies and procedures.
• Where required, support supervision during meal and break times, and assist 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.
• Where required, help with off-site student transfers. This can include work at airports, train stations and transfer taxis.
• Where required, 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.

About You:

SBC PERSON SPECIFICATION All members of staff employed by SBC will be expected to bring certain key qualities to the operation. There must be a professional interest in working with young people and particularly international children. Safety and welfare of the students is of paramount importance at SBC and a practical enforcing of this belief should be a quality exhibited by all staff.

We Look For Staff Who Are:

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

We expect all SBC staff to be able to communicate effectively with our students, using an appropriate level of language to suit the group. SBC staff must demonstrate patience, empathy and an emotional awareness towards students both individually and in within a group setting. We expect all staff to take control of students and to manage discipline and behavioural issues in a firm, positive and constructive manner.

Essential:

• A completed or pending completion undergraduate degree in Law or a related subject
• Experience and genuine enjoyment of working with children in a professional capacity
• Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, flexibility
• An empathic manner and positive manner
• Ability to proactively engage with young people

Desirable:

• CELTA, Trinity Certificate, or PGCE in English, Modern Foreign Languages, or Primary
• Experience of the UK boarding environment
• Experience teaching EFL in an international environment
• Strong organisational skills

About Us:

Founded in 2008, Summer Boarding Courses 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. Our courses unlock potential and ignite a spark for long-term success. Our 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 ensure that they 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 have been ranked Number 1 from 2018 to 2023. We are very proud of this achievement and will continue to grow and develop our courses to offer students extraordinary experiences. 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.

TO APPLY We want to make sure we do all we can to set candidates up for success in this process. If you require any adjustments to help you at interview and/or you have any questions at all, please contact us at: [email protected]

Please note, as this post involves direct contact with vulnerable children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.

SHOULD YOU BE SUCCESSFUL Any gaps in your CV will be enquired about and must be explained satisfactorily. You will have to prove your Right to Work in the UK. You will provide the details of two recent and relevant referees who we will contact and specifically ask about your suitability to work with children and any concerns. You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), and equivalent if you live, or have lived, outside of the UK. You will be asked to state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children. Official identification and certificates will be required for our records. Please be aware that SBC may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet out safeguarding duties.

SBC SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT Summer Boarding Courses is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to.

SBC EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT We operate a policy of equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.