If you're interested in applying to be a Residential Supervisor, please complete the application form.
During August 2023 we will be hosting the Cambridge Sutton Trust Summer Schools. We are looking for a team of Residential Supervisors to help support us, in a pastoral role, to ensure participants have a safe and enjoyable time. This year’s Summer School will host 488 Year 12 students from around the UK, across 22 subject strands.
What do Residential Supervisors do?
Residential Supervisors take on various duties to ensure the welfare and safety of the participants. Below are some examples of the duties that Residential Supervisors undertake as part of their role:
- Supervising of students during the residential activities (academic and social).
- Helping run ice-breakers and social activities.
- Ensuring that students adhere to their code of conduct.
- Organising and supporting student ambassadors, including coordinating tasks and breaks.
- Liaising with CAO staff and student ambassadors to ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are adhered to.
- Identifying participants in need of additional support.
Who can be a Residential Supervisors?
We are looking for individuals with substantial experience with young people (particularly teenagers) to join our team of Residential Supervisors. For example, you might be a current teacher or PGCE student, have experience working in an educational charity, outdoor activity centre etc.
How do I apply?
To apply, please complete our application form. You will be asked to provide a summary of your relevant experience and two referees. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and will close upon all positions being filled.
Once we have reviewed the applications, we will be inviting shortlisted applicants to interview over Zoom at a mutually convenient time.
In order to work in this role, we will require you to complete a DBS check.
When are this year’s events?
We are currently looking for Residential Supervisors to work either/both of the following weeks:
Week 1: Monday 7th – Friday 11th August
Week 2: Monday 14th – Friday 18th August
For further information about the Sutton Trust Summer Schools, please follow the link to the relevant pages of the Undergraduate Study website.
Further information about the role
Residential Supervisors are paid at a rate of £13.60 an hour and are on duty for around 13 hours on each of the full days (less on the first and last days). In total you will work around 55 hours in the week. Accommodation and meals are included and travel expenses will be reimbursed. Residential Supervisors are required to stay in College accommodation with the participants for the duration of each summer school.