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

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

Job summary

An international education provider in Uxbridge is seeking an Assistant Director of Studies. This role involves managing the academic program, guiding teachers, and ensuring high-quality lesson delivery. Candidates should have a first degree, EFL qualification, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position is residential with 55 hours of work per week, from June to August 2026, offering a competitive salary and full-board accommodation.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Full-board accommodation

Loyalty payments

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• At least 3 years full-time EFL experience.
• Great communicator with advanced spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the academic programme and teaching team.
• Responsible for teaching resources and lesson delivery.
• Support staff meetings and CPD sessions.

Skills

EFL experience

Communication skills

Education

First degree or equivalent

EFL/TESOL qualification (CELTA, CertTESOL)

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. 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.

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. At Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome over 6,000 young learners (aged 817) from around the world each summer.

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.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• 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 a First Degree level or equivalent (preferred).
• Great communicator, with a level of spoken and written English equivalent to CEF level C1 / CAE / IELTS 7.0.

Contract & Hours

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 manager's training weekend, on 19th June 2026.

Pay & Benefits

• £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

Study Locations

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.

Safeguarding

We 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 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

What are you waiting for? We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck!