Architecture Tutor (16-17 year olds) in Oxford

About the role

Use your expertise to craft and deliver an inspiring syllabus that challenges and empowers students on their academic and personal journey. We are looking for enthusiastic architecture tutors to lead engaging, seminar‑style courses for small groups of 16–17‑year‑old students in summer 2026. You will design and deliver your own two‑week architecture curriculum, encouraging students to explore design, think critically, and develop their creative ideas. The role involves fostering a supportive, studio‑style environment where students feel both challenged and inspired.

Course dates: Between late June and the end of August 2026

Pay: From £32 to £55 per hour, depending on subject expertise and teaching experience

Working Pattern:

• 18 hours of seminars and up to 8 hours of tutorials across 2 weeks
• Teaching takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
• 3‑4 hour preparation allowance, depending on class size

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver your own 2‑week course: Prepare and deliver six interactive and engaging 3‑hour seminars to a class of up to twelve students aged 16‑17.
• Maintain a supportive classroom atmosphere: Create a welcoming and positive environment where students feel excited to contribute and learn from their peers.
• Encourage university‑style learning and independent study: Run sessions that mirror undergraduate teaching methods, giving students a genuine sense of university life while guiding them to develop advanced critical thinking and independent research skills.
• Set substantial assignments and deliver weekly tutorials: Challenge students with work requiring independent study, then provide personalised feedback and guidance through focused two‑to‑one or small group weekly tutorials.
• Write personalised reports: Compose Letters of Recommendation for your students to help them continue along their academic journey.
• Complete mandatory training: Familiarise yourself with company procedures, logistical requirements and safeguarding through our online induction.
• Stay attentive to student welfare: Monitor attendance and remain alert to student welfare and safeguarding, reporting any concerns to help keep students safe.

About you:

• You're passionate about your subject and bring creativity and flexibility to lesson planning, adapting to diverse learning styles and classroom dynamics.
• You're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and can succeed, and you maintain a strong awareness of safeguarding to ensure a safe and supportive learning space for all young people.
• Possess or be working toward a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Experience teaching or working with young people in an academic setting.
• Interactive, engaging, and inclusive teaching practice.
• Friendly and professional communications with students and staff.
• Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor work visas for this role).
• Experience working with international students and non‑native speakers.
• Experience working in academic summer schools.
• Experience designing your own syllabi and lesson plans.

Oxford Summer Courses is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. All staff undergo enhanced DBS checks, and references are requested and, where appropriate, validated. Only successful applicants will be contacted. This advert does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Candidates are assessed solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the role. Reasonable adjustment requests, including accessible documents or interview modifications, are welcomed and should be communicated to the recruitment team.

The pay range for this role is: £32 - £55 per hour (Oxford, United Kingdom).