Oxford Mentoring Scheme Advisor and Tutor Informations

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London-based educational advice service seeks dynamic and committed Oxbridge-educated graduates as Advisors & Tutors on the Oxbridge Mentoring Scheme (OMS) pilot. As an OMS Advisor, you will operate in central and greater London (within the M25) and will provide the interface with client schools and the sponsoring parent(s) of students who come aboard the scheme. You will provide an account management function, overseeing the progress of OMS students from start to finish. You will have top-notch presentation skills since you will be involved in presentations to dispel the Oxbridge myth to students thinking of applying to Oxbridge. You will ideally also have experience in mentoring, teaching/tutoring, interviewing students, facilitating course and college choice, advising on writing UCAS and Oxbridge statements, tutoring and leading Oxbridge-style mock interviews. Alongside a genuine interest in educational issues and helping students achieve their academic (and personal) goals, you will be a strong team-player, have excellent organisation, presentation and interpersonal skills. Up-to-date knowledge of the Oxbridge admissions process and Oxbridge-run school initiatives is valuable but not a prerequisite (all successful applicants will be given full briefing). Ownership of PC/laptop, access to the internet, and London-based travel required. A good rate of pay and training is offered. Please click here for further information on the Oxbridge Mentoring Scheme Please click here for further information.

Apply by clicking here. Attach the application form (OMS Senior Advisor) along with an updated CV in an email to: oms@insight-ed.co.uk

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London-based educational advice service seeks well-rounded Oxbridge-educated graduates in all subjects to join our tutor/mentor network providing tutoring, mentoring and advice services relating to our Oxbridge Mentoring Scheme. You will operate as itinerant tutors working with school students or private clients. Tutoring will focus specifically on helping OMS students prepare themselves for the Oxbridge admissions process by setting focussed reading and practise questions from entrance test past papers. Knowledge of HAT, BMAT, LNAT, TSA and STEPS is helpful. You will also critically review student personal statements sent to you by email and undertake academic Oxbridge-style mock interviews (guidance and briefing will be provided). Alongside a genuine interest in helping students achieve their goals, you will have excellent organisation and interpersonal skills. Teaching/tutoring experience essential for some OMS elements but not others. (Tutors are not required to take on all OMS elements but can specify which they wish to take involvement on the application form). Since only part-time involvement will be required, the roles are suitable for Oxbridge graduates in post-graduate education or established as tutors already. Ownership of PC/laptop, access to the internet and London-based travel required. A good rate of pay is offered. Please click here for further information on the Oxbridge Mentoring Scheme. Please click here for further information.

Apply by clicking here. Attach the application form along with an updated CV in an email to: oms@insight-ed.co.uk