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.
We are looking for enthusiastic architecture tutors to lead engaging, seminar-style courses for small groups of 16–17-year-old students in summer 2026. You will design and deliver your own two-week architecture curriculum, encouraging students to explore design, think critically, and develop their creative ideas. The role involves fostering a supportive, studio-style environment where students feel both challenged and inspired.
Dates
Course dates between late June and the end of August 2026
Pay details
From £32 to £55 per hour
Depends on subject expertise and teaching experience
Additional benefits
Enhanced DBS provided (if required)
Accommodation and travel expenses not covered
Working pattern
18 hours of seminars and up to 8 hours of tutorials across 2 weeks
Teaching takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
3-4 hour preparation allowance, depending on class size
Reports to
Study Coordinator
You're passionate about your subject and bring creativity and flexibility to lesson planning, adapting to diverse learning styles and classroom dynamics. You're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and can succeed, and you maintain a strong awareness of safeguarding to ensure a safe and supportive learning space for all young people.
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.
