Medicine Tutor in Cambridge

Job Overview

Subject Tutor – SBC Summer School

Date: 29/06/2026 - 10/08/2026

Role Summary

Deliver high‑quality, inclusive lessons in a multicultural setting. The tutor role fosters confidence, 21st‑century communication skills and a culture of respect and engagement.

Subject Faculty of Medicine Programme – two‑week introductory course covering anatomy, physiology, medical ethics and foundations of clinical care. Tutors guide learners through pathology, pharmacology, diagnostics, clinical simulations and emergency response exercises.

Site: Cambridge – historic city with university campus, student social programme and access to London.

Support Provided

• 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 from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
• Online safeguarding and prevent training
• Professional, fun and supportive environment
• Allocated planning and preparation sessions
• CPD sessions and workshops with Director of Studies
• Observations with feedback and action points

Remuneration

£815 gross per week, paid weekly in arrears. Includes holiday pay at 12.07% of basic weekly pay (£727.22) – holiday pay element £87.78.

Main Duties

• 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 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 the 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 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 (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 successfully engage in the programme, developing 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.
• 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.
• Assist 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.

About You / Qualifications

• A completed or pending undergraduate degree in a related academic 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.

• Experience of the UK boarding environment.
• Experience teaching EFL in an international environment.
• Strong organisational skills.

About Us

Founded in 2008, Summer Boarding Courses unite students from around the world through education. We deliver award‑winning, future‑focused courses that strike the perfect balance between academic and social enrichment. 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.

Apply Contact: application@email.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates irrespective of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

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.

EEO 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.