EFL Teacher

Target English International; City of Edinburgh, Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading English language school in Scotland is seeking enthusiastic teachers to instruct students aged 10-17 during summer courses focused on enhancing English fluency. Teachers will design lesson plans based on the needs of diverse students and manage classrooms effectively. This role offers competitive salaries and the opportunity to gain vital teaching experience within a supportive environment. Contracts typically run from late June to mid-August, providing teachers with accommodation and meals, as well as holiday pay accrued throughout the contract.

Benefits

Accommodation and full board provided

Holiday pay accrued

Access to teaching resources

Support from Academic Managers

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English to students aged 10-17.
• Qualified teacher with certification in TEFL or an equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, engaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach 10-17-year-old students on short summer courses.
• Develop lesson plans that focus on fluency skills.
• Engage in classroom activities and excursions.

Skills

Teaching English to young learners

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Education

TEFL or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

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Target English International runs junior summer courses for English language students aged between 10 and 17.

We have students from all over the world. The majority are Italian, but we also have students from Spain, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Argentina and Cyprus to name a few.

Students usually stay for two weeks and take part in a mixed programme of lessons and activities/excursions which are run by Activity Leaders.

Our Mission: At Target English International we aim to provide our students with a comfortable and caring setting in the UK to improve their communication in English and develop skills for a more global society.

We want our students to leave the course with a better understanding of UK culture and the inspiration to become life‑long learners of English.

Overview of role

Teachers are responsible for teaching 10–17‑year‑old students on our short summer courses which, in some of our centres, lead to the Trinity College London Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE).

Responsibilities

Teachers usually work mornings and afternoons on our zigzag timetable, teaching 4 × 1.5‑hour lessons a day.

All teachers receive an on‑site induction with the Director of Studies (which includes Trinity exam preparation if teaching in a Trinity Centre).

The Target English International syllabus and range of materials are available in each centre.

Course details

Our course focuses on developing fluency skills and building student confidence in a friendly and stimulating environment. The in‑house syllabus is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

In Bath and Hull our package includes entry to the Trinity Graded Exam in Spoken English (GESE).

The language course includes: oral and written placement test to select class level and provide initial assessment; Trinity GESE 15 hours of English language tuition per week (students take 20 lessons per week and each lesson is 45 minutes long); Trinity College London GESE if in a Trinity Centre; maximum 15 students per class; morning and afternoon teaching timetable, 09:00‑12:30 and 14:00‑17:30 (exact times of classes may vary dependent on centre); enterprise English workshops sessions (age and level dependent, B1 and above, 16 years and over) focusing on preparing students for the world of work; writing CVs, interview techniques and business role play.

Centre specific information: contracts are usually 4 weeks (occasionally some shorter contracts are available) and extensions are possible in some locations; dates: end June to mid August for Bath, Liverpool, Edinburgh, London Hatfield, London Harrow, Colchester and Hull – teaching only 30 contact hours over 5 days per week, Monday‑Friday; no pastoral duties or activities.

Salary and Benefits

Throughout your contract, you will accrue holiday pay, which you will receive at the end of your contract in addition to your weekly salary.

Residential salaries: £530 – £560 per week (dependent upon experience and qualifications), package includes accommodation and full board provided in addition to weekly pay, plus accrued holiday pay.

Non‑residential salaries: £695 – £725 per week (dependent upon experience and qualifications), plus accrued holiday pay and lunch provided.

• Holiday pay is accrued and paid in addition to weekly wage at the end of the contract
• Accommodation and full board provided free of charge if required
• Gain experience in teacher management and the day‑to‑day running of a school
• Support from dedicated Academic Managers
• Access to online database of up‑to‑date teaching resources

Safeguarding

This description is intended as a guide only to the main duties of your job and the principal terms of employment. Safeguarding: In line with safer recruitment, where roles require responsibility for, or substantial access to, under 18s, our recruitment procedure includes the following:

• All references will be followed up.
• Reference requests ask specifically whether there is any reason that [the applicant] should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.
• All gaps in employment history must be explained satisfactorily.
• Proof of identity and right to work in the UK must be shown at interview.
• Proof of identity and copies of qualification certificates must be sent to head office prior to starting work and original copies must be taken to the centre.
• Suitability checks (Enhanced DBS checks or overseas equivalent) will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

Staff will complete online safeguarding and online Prevent training powered by JazzHR.