About the role
You will design and teach a 1‑week intensive Law course for small groups (9–12 years old). Your lessons will cover topics such as criminal liability, constitutional law, and contract law, encouraging students to question, debate and discover how law influences everyday life.
Dates & Compensation
Course dates: early July to mid‑August 2026.
Pay: £32–£55 per hour (dependent on subject expertise and teaching experience).
Additional Benefits
- Enhanced DBS provided (if required).
- Accommodation and travel expenses not covered.
Working Pattern
- 12 hours of lessons across 1 week.
- Teaching days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
- 3‑hour preparation allowance.
Reports to
Academic Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver your own 1‑week course: Prepare and deliver 12 interactive, 1‑hour lessons to a class of up to twenty students (9‑10 or 11‑12 years).
- Create an enthusiastic and supportive classroom atmosphere: Foster a fun, welcoming environment where students feel excited to participate, ask questions, and share their ideas.
- Spark curiosity and a love of learning: Introduce students to fascinating aspects of your subject through hands‑on activities, discussions, and educational games.
- Expert classroom management: Guide a lively group of young learners with patience and energy, keeping students engaged and ensuring excellent behaviour.
- Write personalised reports: Compose Letters of Recommendation for your students, highlighting their participation, interests, and development during the course.
- Complete mandatory training: Familiarise yourself with company procedures, logistical requirements and safeguarding via our online induction.
- Stay attentive to student welfare: Monitor attendance and remain alert to student welfare and safeguarding, reporting any concerns to keep students safe.
About you
You are passionate about law and bring creativity and flexibility to lesson planning, adapting to diverse learning styles and classroom dynamics. You are 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.
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.
- Experience teaching or working with children aged 9–12 in an academic setting.
- Interactive, engaging, and inclusive teaching practice.
- Friendly and professional communications with students and staff.
- Right to work in the UK (no work‑visa sponsorship).
- Experience working with international students and non‑native speakers.
- Experience working in academic summer schools.
- Experience designing your own syllabi and lesson plans.
- Working toward or already possess a PGCE or other teaching qualification.
EEO Statement & Safeguarding
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.
Location & Pay Range
32–55 GBP per hour (Harrow, United Kingdom)
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