About Oxford Summer Courses
Founded by school friends and Oxford graduates, Oxford Summer Courses is part of the Summer Discovery Group We are driven by a singular vision: to inspire and nurture independent thought through world-class education. As a certified B Corp, we are also committed to making a positive social and environmental impact.
Our students aged 9-24 explore their passions, challenge their thinking, and immerse themselves in academic traditions across multiple prestigious locations in Oxford, Cambridge and top boarding schools. We believe that education should be as unique as the student. That’s why we offer a fully tailored learning experience with no rigid syllabus. Instead, our tutors adapt each course to the specific interests and goals of the students attending.
As an Activity Leader, you’ll play a vital role in creating a lively, safe, and memorable summer experience for our students. You’ll bring energy and enthusiasm to every session, helping students build friendships, discover new interests, and make the most of their time outside the classroom. From leading games and workshops to supporting trips and social events, you’ll be at the heart of the programme’s success.
Dates
Course dates between the end of June and mid-August 2026
Must be available to start from 27/06/2026 or 04/07/2026
Pay details
£577.16 per week (£515 weekly pay + accrued holiday pay, paid in the final payroll)
Additional benefits
Selected meals included
Paid training
Enhanced DBS provided (if required)
Accommodation and travel expenses not covered
Working pattern
Saturday to Saturday, up to 40 hours per week on a shift pattern
1 day off per week
Reports to
Activity Coordinator / Activity (& Excursion) Manager
You’re an outgoing and enthusiastic communicator who enjoys working with young people, bringing energy and positivity to every interaction. A proactive team player, you motivate and inspire others while creating a warm, inclusive environment and helping each day run smoothly.
Oxford Summer Courses is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. All staff undergo enhanced DBS checks, and references are requested and, where appropriate, validated. Only successful applicants will be contacted. This advert does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Candidates are assessed solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the role. Reasonable adjustment requests, including accessible documents or interview modifications, are welcomed and should be communicated to the recruitment team.
Oxford Summer Courses was established in 2010 by a network of Oxford alumni and educators. We remain determined to share the magic of an Oxford education, the university and city, with the wider world. We are an independent company and not part of the University of Oxford, however, Oxford is at the heart of everything we do: it shapes what, where, and how we teach.
We run a summer school which has welcomed over 11,000 students aged 9-24 to Oxford, Cambridge, and Eton from 100+ countries since 2017. Students can choose from a wide variety of academic subjects.
Our goal is to share our experiences of Oxford, an exciting academic adventure, with the world. Alongside our courses in Oxford, we also run a charity (Universify Education) which provides free access courses to students from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK.
Our teaching is interactive and creative, and promotes a growth mindset approach. We teach in small classes, using projects to build students’ research skills and taking lessons outside the classroom environment where possible. Above all, we value tutor autonomy. Oxford Summer Courses has a growing academic faculty made up of students, academics, researchers and alumni of the University of Oxford, and many other top higher education institutions. Our expert tutors and highly-trained, enthusiastic pastoral staff are a vital part of what we do and how we shape our students' experiences.
