Dates 29/06/2026 - 10/08/2026
The Role
SBC subject tutors are at the heart of what we do, delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons in a multicultural setting. They are instrumental in helping students become more confident, and equipped with 21st-century communication skills. Tutors promote a culture of respect and understanding and they encourage our students to love learning through fun and engaging lessons. At SBC, tutors play a huge role in enriching our students' experience, making their time with us truly unforgettable.
The Subject
The English Pathways Programme is a two-week course that helps students improve language skills through engaging, practical activities. tutors guide learners in building vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, academic writing, discussion, and presentation skills. Lessons connect language to real-world tasks—writing articles, preparing interviews, and giving talks—so students can apply learning immediately. Collaboration is central, with pair and group work fostering problem-solving, project creation, and confidence in using English. The programme also develops strategies for note-taking, essay planning, and structured arguments, equipping students with the fluency, accuracy, and confidence needed for academic, professional, and social success.
The Site
Appealing to ambitious students wishing to prepare for future success and to gain an the opportunity to spend the summer in the beautiful historic city of Cambridge. Dukes Cambridge students undertake academic courses, exploring their chosen subject through a series of engaging lectures, tutorials, and industry workshops. Their academic programme sits next to their social programme allowing them to explore Cambridge, take part in college events, wellbeing activities and the greatly enjoyed excursion to London.
Dukes Cambridge replicates a city university model based at dedicated university student accommodation giving student a true taste of university living. Students on the college programme are 14-17 and the capacity is 140 students each week.
Ways we support our Subject Tutors:
- 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 for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
- Online safeguarding and prevent training
- Professional, fun and supportive environment
Additional Role Specific Support
- Allocated planning and preparation sessions
- CPD sessions and workshops with Director of Studies
- Observations with feedback and Action Points
Remuneration: You will be paid a gross amount of £815 per week, paid weekly in arrears and subject to statutory deductions. This amount includes holiday pay at 12.07% of your basic weekly pay, where your basic weekly pay is £727.22, and the holiday pay element totals £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 with any 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 their 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
- To read and understand SBC’s Safeguarding Policy, Staff Handbook, Operations Policy Handbook and Part 1 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (including annexes A & B)
- To be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect, and report any concerns to the DSO immediately (including low level concerns)
- To know what to do if a student tells a member of staff they are being abused, exploited or neglected
- To help students understand how to keep themselves safe and manage risk; earning their trust while maintaining professional boundaries
General Duties
The welfare of students is paramount to us and every member of the team is expected to assist in maintaining the welfare and order at the site, including in the accommodation.
- Encourage students to successfully engage in the programme, helping develop their 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.
- Where required, 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
- Where required, help with off-site student transfers. This can include work at airports, train stations and transfer taxis
- Where required, 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.
Please see the attached Job description for a more complete list of the duties associated with the Subject Tutor role.
SBC PERSON SPECIFICATION
All members of staff employed by SBC will be expected to bring certain key qualities to the operation. There must be a professional interest in working with young people and particularly international children. Safety and welfare of the students is of paramount importance at SBC and a practical enforcing of this belief should be a quality exhibited by all staff.
We look for staff who are:
- Approachable & empathic to the needs of students
- Enthusiastic & engaging
- Diplomatic, responsible & motivated
- Flexible within the summer school environment
We expect all SBC staff to be able to communicate effectively with our students, using an appropriate level of language to suit the group. SBC staff must demonstrate patience, empathy and an emotional awareness towards students both individually and in within a group setting. We expect all staff to take control of students and to manage discipline and behavioural issues in a firm, positive and constructive manner.
Essential
- A completed or pending completion 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
Desirable
- Experience of the UK boarding environment
- Experience teaching EFL in an international environment
- Strong organisational skills
Founded in 2008, Summer Boarding Courses have united students from around the world through education. Delivering award-winning, future-focused courses that strike the perfect balance between academic and social enrichment.
Our courses unlock potential and ignite a spark for long-term success.
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. We carefully select our campuses to ensure that they provide the perfect environment for our students to live and study.
Over 15,800 students from 152 nationalities have been welcomed to study with us to date.
Whether it’s preparing for future studies, developing 21st–century skills or building confidence, the knowledge gained on an SBC course allows students to go forward and apply what they have learnt to other areas of their education and beyond; giving them the necessary skills to achieve their future goals.
The EL Gazette publishes a league table based on British Council inspections, and SBC have been ranked Number 1 from 2018 to 2023. We are very proud of this achievement and will continue to grow and develop our courses to offer students extraordinary experiences.
SBC is the only multi-campus summer school provider in the UK to have achieved a perfect 15/15 areas of strength by the British Council. A true hallmark of educational quality.
TO APPLY
We want to make sure we do all we can to set candidates up for success in this process. If you require any adjustments to help you at interview and/or you have any questions at all, please contact us at: [email protected]
Please note, as this post involves direct contact with vulnerable children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.
SHOULD YOU BE SUCCESSFUL
- Any gaps in your CV will be enquired about and must be explained satisfactorily
- You will have to prove your Right to Work in the UK
- You will provide the details of two recent and relevant referees who we will contact and specifically ask about your suitability to work with children and any concerns.
- You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), and equivalent if you live, or have lived, outside of the UK
- You will be asked to state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children
- Official identification and certificates will be required for our records
Please be aware that SBC may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet out safeguarding duties.
SBC 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.
SBC EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY 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.
