Job Description
Oxford Royaleis an award-winning British company with a real passion for international education. Each year our team works harder to compile stimulating and rewarding programmes for all ages, bringing together outstanding Teachers, energetic Counsellors, brilliant Guest Speakers and professional support staff.
The Assistant Programme Director (APD) will work closely with the Programme Director (PD) at one of our prestigious college sites. The APD will help the PD manage a site team and a campus of international students to ensure that the high expectations of academic delivery, safety, welfare, organisation and general student enjoyment are met. They will oversee the organisation and execution of academic classes and social activities and manage the day to day demands presented by our students. The campus staff will look to the APD for guidance on matters of welfare and student discipline. The role involves a high level of responsibility, and requires excellent organisational, delegation and managerial skills with extensive relevant experience.
Key responsibilities:
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the campus
- Leading the academic and pastoral team
- Handling the queries and concerns of all students
- Managing the staff rota
- Ensuring the safety and security of the students both on and off campus
- Communicating with the parents, other ORA staff members and college officers where necessary
- Ensuring that the standards of Oxford Royale Academy are understood and met by all campus staff and students
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading international education company. The role will be based at one of our summer sites in Oxford, Cambridge or London.
We incorporate equality into all we do, making every effort to eliminate discrimination, create equal opportunities and develop good working relationships.
Position Details
- This role will be based at one of our summer sites in Oxford, Cambridge, or London.
- Working hours will be approximately 60 hours per week across 6 days.
- Our courses are for international students aged 13-15, 16-18 and 19+ and run in 2-week sessions, with the majority of courses running from July to mid-August 2023.
- 2 weeks of mandatory training and campus set up will take place before student arrivals.
- Meals and accommodation are provided.
Person Specification
This job would suit someone who displays the following key attributes:
- Ability to lead by professional example and delegate effectively
- Inspirational and able to organise and motivate a successful team
- Able to recognise the skills of their staff and place them appropriately within a team
- Confidence in their own authority and have the ability to form productive professional relationships with a wide variety of people
- Friendly and enthusiastic in order to provide a positive environment for staff and students alike
- Approachable and personable whilst maintaining authority at all times.
Essential Qualifications / Experience
- Extensive pastoral experience working with children and young people
- Must have proven experience working under pressure and leading teams
- A university degree.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of the international education industry (e.g. from having worked on a similar programme before) and how such courses operate
We incorporate equality into all we do, making every effort to eliminate discrimination, create equal opportunities and develop good working relationships.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 7 weeks
Salary: £1,100.00-£1,250.00 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 25/06/2023
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