College Tutor - Medicine

About The Role

Contract Dates - 03/07/2025 - 16/08/2025

The Role

At SBC, College Tutors are at the heart of what we do, delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons in their specific subject areas to students passionate about learning. Thriving in a vibrant multicultural environment, they inspire students to grow in confidence and equip them with essential 21st-century communication skills. Beyond their own teaching, tutors also support the delivery of industry experience sessions and collaborate with guest speakers who provide insights into their fields, enriching students' understanding and sparking curiosity. By fostering a culture of respect and understanding, our tutors nurture a lifelong love for their subjects through engaging and dynamic lessons. Their dedication ensures every student’s time with SBC is truly transformative and unforgettable.

The Subject

Our SBC Faculty of Medicine course is a two-week programme designed to inspire and empower the next generation of doctors. The course provides students with an engaging introduction to the world of medicine, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. As a tutor, your role will be to guide students through core topics such as human anatomy, medical ethics, and clinical techniques, using an array of interactive lectures, discussion-led seminars, and more hands-on workshops, as well as facilitate two “Time To Shine” projects designed to encourage students to explore further elements of the subject. By the end of this interactive, student-centred course, students will not only have gained essential subject knowledge through your lessons and workshops from industry professionals, but have also developed core 21st century skills such as public speaking, critical thinking and problem-solving. The course will also culminate in a “Time to Shine” ceremony, in which students showcase the knowledge and skills gained from a week-long project. Your expertise, enthusiasm, and ability to make the subject accessible and enjoyable will play a key role in helping these students gain an insight into the world of medicine and develop a lasting passion in the subject.

The Site

For aspiring students seeking to combine subject-specific study with professional experiences; developing key skills to benefit future career prospects, located in the city of Cambridge. Appealing to ambitious students wishing to prepare for future success and to gain an opportunity to spend the summer in the beautiful historic city of Cambridge. SBC Cambridge College 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. SBC at Cambridge College replicates a city university model based at dedicated university student accommodation giving students a true taste of university living. Students on the college programme are 15-17 and the capacity is 100 students each week.

Ways we support our College Tutors:

• Fully paid DBS check
• Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
• All meals and 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: Paid weekly, one week in arrears. The weekly rate received for College Tutors is £725 PLUS any accrued holiday to be paid at the end of contract)* Food and accommodation are included for all residential SBC staff.

Main Duties

• Acquaint yourself with the SBC syllabus, materials, and resources during the induction period.
• Deliver lessons using the SBC syllabus and suitable materials.
• Cultivate a student-centred learning environment that promotes 21st-century skills.
• Set projects as guided by the SBC 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 school management.
• 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.

About You

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

Essential

• A completed or pending completion undergraduate degree in Medicine or a related 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

• CELTA, Trinity Certificate, or PGCE in English, Modern Foreign Languages, or Primary
• Experience of the UK boarding environment
• Experience teaching EFL in an international environment
• Strong organisational skills

About Us

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.