Course Tutor – English Writing & Communication

Job Title: Course Tutor – English Writing & Communication

About OSP

The Oxford Scholars Programme (OSP) is a prestigious summer school designed for high-achieving students aged 14–18 years from around the world. Our mission is to provide an intellectually stimulating academic experience that fosters personal growth, critical thinking, and lifelong skills.

We are seeking an exceptional communicator to lead our English Writing & Communication course. This role is for an academic who can inspire students to find their voice, whether through the rigor of an academic essay or the nuance of creative storytelling.

The Role

In this role, you are the mentor for the next generation of writers and speakers. You own the transition from basic literacy to advanced rhetoric. You will guide students through the complexities of audience awareness, literary technique, and public speaking, helping them transform their ideas into persuasive and creative narratives.

What You Will Own

Instructional Leadership: Delivering 9 days of interactive morning classes within this 14-day programme. You will take our 80% core content and infuse it with your own 20% “expert’s edge” to explore literary analysis, rhetoric, and creative writing forms.
Creative Workshops: Facilitating afternoon sessions focused on writing practice, storytelling exercises, and presentation skills. You will lead peer-review sessions that help students refine their work with professional polish.
Material Design: While OSP provides the syllabus outline and handbook, you own the creation of all session materials. This includes designing professional slides/presentations, writing prompts, and resource packs for public speaking to ensure high-energy, seamless delivery.
The “Tutorial” Experience: Managing a high-impact learning environment with a maximum of 10–12 students. This small class size allows you to provide the personalized mentorship and academic rigor characteristic of the Oxford tutorial system.
Assessment & Feedback: Owning 3 hours of marking/feedback to provide scholars with the detailed critiques needed to refine their prose and presentation style.
Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Maintain awareness of student welfare and escalate concerns in line with programme safeguarding policies.

Compensation

Teaching: Approximately 31.5 teaching hours, paid £40–£50 per hour (dependent on expertise).
Preparation Time: 8 hours paid prep at £25 per hour.
Training: Paid induction at £25 per hour (typically 2–3 hours total).
Marking time: 3 hours of paid marking time at £25 per hour.
Total Estimated Compensation: £1,585 – £1,925 (includes teaching, prep, marking, and mandatory training).

Daily Format

Teaching typically follows the below format:

The course runs for 9 teaching days within a 14-day programme.

Candidate Profile

You are a master of language with a passion for pedagogy. You possess the ability to provide encouraging yet rigorous feedback and can manage a diverse classroom of students with varying levels of confidence in English.

Essential Criteria

Current PhD candidate or above at Oxford.
Prior teaching experience, preferably in tutorial settings at Oxford or a similar institution.
Proven expertise in designing and delivering academic content for young learners (14–18).
Ability to teach across genres (Creative Writing, Academic Essays, and Public Speaking).

Desirable Criteria

Experience teaching non-native English speakers.
Experience in residential summer schools or creative writing workshops.
Strong background in rhetoric or performance-based communication.

Application Process

Interested candidates should complete our application form and attach a current CV.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview
Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide right-to-work documentation
Personal data will be handled in accordance with GDPR regulations

Application Deadline: 20th March 2026

(Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.)

OSP is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. All staff members undergo enhanced DBS checks. Only candidates who are successful in their application will be contacted. This advertisement is inclusive and does not discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Applicants are evaluated solely on their skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role. Requests for reasonable adjustments—such as accessible documents or interview accommodations—are welcomed and should be shared with the recruitment team.