Academic English Teacher

CATS Global Schools; Hartford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group in the United Kingdom is seeking an EFL and EAP English Teacher under a fixed-term contract until 31/08/2026. The role involves teaching English to students enrolled in the Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and may include adapting lessons for younger students. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and CELTA, with teaching experience preferred. The position offers competitive compensation of £24,158.47 - £25,486.27 per annum inclusive of planning, preparation, and marking.

Benefits

Wellness programme

Opportunity to teach in a multicultural environment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification is required.
• CELTA certification or equivalent is essential for the role.
• Experience working with students under 18 is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach EFL and EAP courses to students at CSVPA.
• Deliver English lessons to help students succeed in IELTS.
• Adapt classes for young students aged 12 and up.

Skills

Experience of teaching for exam preparation

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience of teaching using Interactive Whiteboards

Experience of English for Academic Purposes

Education

Degree or equivalent

CELTA or equivalent

DELTA or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

You will teach EFL and EAP English classes, with the potential to teach exam classes as well. You will deliver EFL and EAP English courses to Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) students. Our students take English, in addition to their focus of study within visual and performing arts. This role is primarily to teach on these courses. These are Academic English courses, developing the students English skills to succeed in IELTS and to go on to be successful university students. In addition to delivering lessons for the CSVPA students, you may at times be timetabled for classes on the year‑round, Stafford House language school programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent
• CELTA or equivalent (essential)
• DELTA or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience of English for Academic Purposes (preferred)
• Experience of teaching for exam preparation (preferred)
• Experience of teaching using Interactive Whiteboards (Promethean)
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages
• Experience of working with under 18s. When teaching on the Stafford House language school programme, some classes may be for young students from age 12 and so must be adapted accordingly.

Who are we?

Stafford House International has 70 years history as a high‑quality provider of English language teaching, located in Canterbury, Cambridge, and London. We offer English courses for general, academic, and professional purposes as well as a range of English and activities options for young learners. We provide high quality summer and year‑round English language programmes with activities for learners in all our schools throughout the year and at a range of locations in the summer. Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

Stafford House and CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre‑employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form prior to interview and be subject to online checks which may include social media checks in addition to an enhanced DBS check (DBS process paid for by CATS Global Schools), references and if applicable, an overseas police check. Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity: We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Contract and Schedule

• Fixed‑Term Contract until 31/08/2026
• 19 hours contact (teaching time) plus 3 hours development time per week
• Lessons will be scheduled between 9am 5.30pm 19 hours per week (additional hours may be available)
• Clear curriculum outlines to aid planning
• Opportunity to teach in a multicultural environment
• Wellness programme + other benefits
• 24,158.47 - 25,486.27 to including planning, preparation and marking - to be reviewed in January 2026

We look forward to hearing from you.