International Student Coordinator

Bloxham School is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and student-focused International Student Coordinator to support a group of ten Chinese students all aged between 13 and 16, during an intensive 12-week integration programme. Accommodation and meals will be provided.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for someone with experience in English language teaching and pastoral support who enjoys working in a diverse, international environment. The role combines teaching, pastoral care, programme coordination and activity planning, ensuring students are fully supported both academically and socially throughout their stay.

The Role:

You will play a central role in helping international students settle quickly into school life, develop their English language skills and fully engage with the boarding and wider school community.

Key responsibilities include:

Teaching and Academic Support

• Deliver high-quality English language lessons using TEFL methodologies.
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Assess student progress and provide regular feedback.
• Organise individual and group timetables to support structured learning.

Pastoral Care and Integration

• Support students’ integration into the boarding community.
• Work closely with boarding staff to ensure students feel safe, supported and included.
• Maintain a visible, approachable presence within the boarding environment.
• Manage routine pastoral matters and escalate welfare concerns where appropriate.

Programme Coordination and Activities

• Coordinate and deliver a full programme of enrichment activities.
• Plan and lead trips and excursions, including completion of risk assessments.
• Liaise with internal departments to arrange access to facilities, clubs and events.
• Maintain accurate records of timetables, attendance and participation.

General Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with parents, staff and external partners.
• Support programme administration and record keeping.
• Promote an inclusive and positive cultural experience for all students.
• Uphold safeguarding, child protection and welfare procedures at all times.

The role will require evening and weekend working in line with programme activities.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is warm, proactive and highly organised, with a genuine interest in supporting international students.

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent).
• TEFL qualification (e.g. CELTA, TESOL, CertTESOL) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching English as a foreign language to young learners or teenagers.
• Experience preparing lessons and tailored learning materials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

Desirable:

• Additional teaching or EAL qualifications.
• Experience working in a boarding school environment.
• Experience coordinating activities, trips or structured programmes.

You will also be adaptable, resilient and enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to student welfare and safeguarding.

Why Join Bloxham School?

• Work within a supportive and welcoming school community.
• Make a meaningful impact on students’ academic and personal development.
• Gain valuable experience in international education and boarding school life.
• Work in a beautiful Oxfordshire setting with excellent facilities.

Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role.

Working Arrangements:

• Full time working including evenings and weekends
• 12 week fixed term assignment from W/C 6 April 2026 to 27 June 2026
• Accommodation and meals provided.

  Start Date:

• 6 April 2026

  Salary:

• £10,000 for the fixed period

  Benefits:

• For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet .here

How to Apply:

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
• To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form using the link below and send this as an email attachment to recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.

• Application deadline – 9am, Monday 2 March 2026
• Interviews planned for W/C 2 March 2026 exact date to be confirmed

Safeguarding:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.