College Mentor

SBC College Mentors play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional student experience as part of the summer college programme. They are actively involved in the pastoral care and supervision of students, as well as in the planning and delivery of engaging activities and evening events. Serving as trusted points of contact, College Mentors support students throughout their course, guiding them through their summer experience while promoting and modelling the behaviours we expect from our students.

College Mentors must be highly attentive, proactive, and well‑organised in their approach to student supervision, addressing behavioural or welfare concerns effectively and with sensitivity. With students from a wide variety of countries and cultures, it is essential that College Mentors create a welcoming and inclusive environment. By establishing a strong presence, they can connect with students, fostering a fun, supportive, and vibrant community that helps every student feel valued and involved, both academically and socially, during their time at the college.

The site is appealing to ambitious students wishing to prepare for future success and to gain an authentic taste of studying at the prestigious University of Oxford. SBC Oxford 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 Oxford, take part in college events, well‑being activities and the greatly enjoyed excursion to London.

SBC at Oxford College is based over several Oxford Colleges. Students on the college programme are 15‑17 and the capacity is 120 students over both sites each week.

• We will cover the full cost of a new DBS (if required) for your first contract working with SBC. We encourage all staff to sign up for the Update Service.
• 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.

Remuneration:
The salary for the College Mentor role is £675 per week (subject to tax and national insurance), paid weekly in arrears (for the avoidance of doubt this sum includes a holiday allowance % of basic pay in the sum of £72.70), plus accommodation at the summer site.

• Acquaint yourself with the SBC Social Programme session plans, risk assessments, resources and equipment during the induction period.
• Plan, prepare and facilitate a wide range of activity sessions to groups of students.
• Support in the preparation, planning, delivery and pack‑down of whole school events.
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to all aspects of the Summer School programme.
• Alongside the wider staff team, promote the social programme amongst the student body, supporting sign‑up and encouraging all students to participate.
• Lead a group of students on off‑site excursions, following pre‑planned itineraries and ensuring thorough supervision throughout.
• Ensure that the students are safe at all times during activities, events and excursions.
• Work alongside College Tutors to support and supervise elements of the academic programme including industry experience, guest speakers and workshops.
• Handle administrative tasks to include activity sign‑up, registers, risk assessments and accident and incident logs.
• Plan for session observations, reflect upon them, and attend feedback sessions with the Social Programme Manager(s) to discuss potential areas of improvement.

• Create a welcoming and inclusive residential environment, in which all students can feel comfortable and cared for.
• Supervise students’ movement through the day, ensuring the timely delivery of the daily routine including meals, breaks and all aspects of the academic and social programme.
• Facilitate conversations between students when needed, ensuring that students are building friendships with…