2026 UK -EFL Teacher

Embassy Summer; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international education provider in the UK is seeking passionate teachers for the summer of 2026. The role involves engaging students in learning English while enhancing their life skills through interactive lessons and activities. Teachers will be responsible for promoting student welfare and delivering high-quality lessons, fostering a positive learning environment. Full board accommodation is provided, along with the opportunity to develop professional skills in an international setting. Join a dynamic team and make a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Free full board accommodation

Staff uniform provided

Qualifications

• Completed or studying a level 6 qualification or above.
• Completed a TEFL course with at least 120 hours input.
• Willing to complete a 4-hour teaching induction.

Responsibilities

• Promote and safeguard student welfare.
• Deliver engaging lessons to ensure active student participation.
• Provide feedback on student communication development.

Skills

Desire to work in education

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate and engage students

Education

Level 6 qualification or above (e.g., Degree)

TEFL course (min 120 hours)

Job description

Join our winning team of global superstars in summer 2026

Embassy Summer, under its parent company EC English, offers award winning summer vacation programmes for young people across multiple locations in the UK, Malta, Spain, South Africa & UAE. Students learn English or Spanish whilst immersing themselves in the local culture and surroundings. Our programmes are a combination of language classes, exciting excursions and fun-filled sporting, creative and social activities.

From its humble beginnings in Hastings over four decades ago, Embassy Summer has today evolved into a globally recognised and trusted brand. Our vision is to help our students succeed in a global community. We love bringing our young learners from around the world together through a common language and building global connections.

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Position Summary

Teachersfacilitatethe development of the Life Skills and Academic Skills of the students’ by engaging the students in conversation and providing feedback that helps them develop their communicative skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact
• Teaching the Embassy Summer lesson
• Delivering engaging lessons that encourage students to actively participate
• Providing feedback that facilitates the development of communication skills
• Maximising student satisfaction by ensuring their experience meets or exceeds their expectations
• Playing an active role in the development of student’s life skills throughout their Embassy Summer experience

Specific duties include

• To teach the Embassy Summer lesson
• To manage the classroom appropriately
• Tomonitorstudent welfare and report any concernsimmediately
• To attend daily lesson preparation sessions
• To act on feedback from observations
• To attend at least one weekly workshop
• To complete academic administration in a timely manner
• To attend all relevant meetings
• To lead activities if requested to do so
• To carry out residential supervision duties, including meal and bedtime supervision (Where applicable)
• To carry out other duties necessary for the smooth running of the centre asrequired

Organisational Compliance

The job holder will be expected to operate in accordance with the company’s Code of Conduct, and any local policies and operating procedures relating to academic, welfare and safeguarding matters. Employees are required to cooperate fully with all arrangements in place related to Health and Safety which include implementation and compliance with control measures resultant from risk assessments and engagement with, and completion of, any relevant Health and Safety training.

Education Required

• To have completed or be studying a level 6 qualification or above (eg Degree level)
• To have completed a TEFL course (min 120 hours input)
• To complete a 4 hours summer teaching induction

Education Desired

• CELTA, Trinity ESOL
• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent (Level 6 Qualifications and Credit Framework)

Essential criteria

• Desire to work in education / learning
• Enthusiasm to learn and deliver lessons that motivate and engage teenage learners

Desired criteria

• Experience of working with people
• Experience of working in a residential environment

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Interested in developing teaching skills
• Ability to motivate, engage and inspire students
• Demonstrates the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Responds well to a challenge

Working week

• 6 days out of 7 per week (only 5 contact teaching days)
• 42 hours (inclusive of 30 contact teaching hours * plus preparation)
• *(15 contact teaching hours per week if on a half-day teaching schedule + activities)

Remuneration

• Typical weekly pay based on 42 hours:

New weekly rate for 2026 coming soon!

FREE Full Board Accommodation Included

Staff uniform

All staff are required to wear the designated company uniform while on duty. Employees must ensure that the uniform is worn properly, maintained in a clean and presentable condition, and always adheres to the company’s dress code standards.

Disclosure and Barring Service

If you do not have a valid Enhanced DBS and are not subscribed to the DBS update service, we will need to apply for a new Enhanced DBS for you. Please confirm this at the time of application.

Equality and Diversity

Equality and diversity are at the heart of everything we do. Our learning opportunities are open to everyone, regardless of their background and circumstances, and we apply the same standards to the staff we employ.