Job Description

Counsellors are the first point of contact for our students outside of lessons, responsible for their everyday well-being (on campus and on trips) and for the delivery of their extra-curricular activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead activities assigned by Junior Deans.
  
• Support the Campus Management team in the running of all elements of the programme.
  
  
• Supervise students whilst on campus, on coaches and at external excursion sites.
  
  
• Ensure the everyday wellbeing and safety of the students.
  
  
• Contribute to the organisation, content and delivery of the Social and Enrichment Programmes to enhance the students’ experience.
  
  
• Ensure that student experience is of the highest standard.
  

Position Details-    

• Role will be based at one of our summer sites in Oxford, Cambridge, or Uppingham.
  
  
• Working hours will be approximately 40 hours per week across 6 days. This includes morning, afternoon, and night shifts as assigned by Campus Management.
  
  
• Courses for students aged 8-12 in Uppingham are one week in length, with courses running from July to mid-August.
  
  
• Courses for students aged 13-15, 16-18 and 19+ in Oxford and Cambridge run in sets of 2 weeks, with the majority of courses running from July to mid-August.
  
  
• There are two-, four- and six-week contracts available.
• Mandatory training and campus set up will take place during the week before student arrivals.
  

Please note that We are looking for non- residential Counsellors positions for Oxford and Cambridge and residential Counsellor Positions for Uppingham School. 

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Person Specification

• This job would suit someone who displays the following key attributes:
  
• A team player who is willing to thoroughly immerse themselves in Oxford Royale Academy's courses, activities and events;Fluent speaker of English;
• Able to take initiative;
• Take direction and follow through tasks to completion;
• Good organisational skills;
• Approachable and personable with the ability to build relationships with people from all walks of life.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

•  Completed at least A-Levels or equivalent examinations.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working with young people;
• Able to lead activities in an area of specific interest e.g. sport / drama / crafts;
• Undergraduate degree or working towards one.