Assistant Director of Studies - EFL Summer School (Residential) 2026

CATS Global Schools; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking an Assistant Director of Studies to manage and support the academic team. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as assisting in implementing the academic program, guiding teachers, and conducting CPD sessions. Candidates should have a first degree, EFL qualification, and at least 3 years of full-time EFL experience. The position offers a competitive salary, with additional payments, and includes full-board accommodation during the summer.

Benefits

Full-board accommodation

Holiday entitlement

Emergency phone payments

Loyalty payments

Qualifications

• At least 3 years full-time EFL experience is required.
• Must be EFL/TESOL qualified (e.g., CELTA, CertTESOL).
• Excellent spoken and written English (CEFR C1/IELTS 7.0) is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Studies in managing the academic program.
• Guide and support teachers in their teaching journey.
• Conduct weekly CPD sessions and staff meetings.

Skills

EFL experience

Communication skills

Team management

Teaching support

Education

First degree or equivalent

EFL/TESOL qualified (e.g. CELTA)

Job description

Managing, developing, and supporting are just some of the duties of our Assistant Director of Studies. This is a fantastic chance to earn while working in a dynamic, multicultural environment, all while helping young learners improve their English. Some of the duties you'll be involved in as an Assistant Director of Studies: Our teachers and senior teachers will benefit from your academic expertise, as you guide and support them with their own teaching journey, supported by your Director of Studies. We provide a real team spirit and a truly valuable experience for all involved. Some of the duties you ll be involved in, are:

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Director of Studies in managing the academic programme and the teaching team to ensure that students and teachers alike, gain the most from their time with us
• Deputising responsibility for teaching resources and high-quality delivery of lessons
• Ensuring academic lessons and activities are integrated to promote the best learning experience for our students. This includes organising rotas for teachers who are involved within the activities programme
• Supporting with weekly staff meetings and conducting weekly CPD sessions
• Guiding NQTs and experienced teachers, observing, appraising, and giving feedback on teaching performance, in a supportive, effective manner. We re proud to champion CPD here at Stafford house
• Participating in pastoral duties with our students, including night‑duties on a rota basis
  Ideally have experience of working in a summer school previously
• Proven successful experience with at least 3 years full time EFL experience
• Assistant Directors of study should have a first degree or equivalent and must be EFL/TESOL qualified (e.g. CELTA, CertTESOL or another TEFL certificate which meets Accreditation UK criteria), PGCEs in English, Modern Foreign Languages or Primary will also be considered.
• Educated to First Degree level or equivalent (preferred)
• Be a great communicator, with a level of spoken and written English equivalent to CEF level C1/CAE/IELTS 7.0
• We take safeguarding very seriously. If successful we will conduct full pre‑employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, in line with our safer recruitment policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
• You must already have the right to work in the UK.

Support: Our class sizes are small; 15 students on average and our engaging syllabus is created to support a range of learners, with materials included. Many of our teaching staff return year on year, providing a wealth of experience but in addition, you are supported by a team of Senior teachers, the Director of Studies, and our Academic & Training Manager.

At Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome over 6,000 young learners (aged 8-17) from around the world each summer. Our mission is to help students improve their English through engaging classroom lessons and a lively program of activities and excursions. WHO ARE WE? Stafford House has over 70 years experience in providing international students with great English language study experiences in the UK. Our mission is to educate, inspire and help our students enjoy our locations, empowering them with confidence to realise their personal potential. Stafford House comprises 2 brands, Stafford House International and Stafford House Study Holidays.

We offer 7 fantastic study locations within the UK with a wide range of courses to choose from including English Language and activities, creative Art & Design, sports, and academic preparation courses. Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING: 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. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.

Contract and Compensation

821.40 per week plus holiday entitlement + additional payments. Contract full time New. Are you ready to take the next step toward leadership this summer? Contracts are 5-8 weeks from 16th June to 23rd August 2026 depending on school you work at. This can be a little flexible. Hours: This is a fully immersive experience, offering 55 hours per week over 6 days. It's a residential role, meaning that you can choose to spend summer in a new location, and we provide you with full‑board accommodation. You must attend our managers training weekend, on 19th June 2026. Pay: 699.05 per week + holiday entitlement

• Emergency Phone up to 40 per week (20 per night payments for emergency phone cover anticipated 2 x per week)
• Loyalty Payments (if applicable) - 23 - 43 per week
• Paid at the end of your contract