EFL Teacher

Summer Boarding Courses; Merley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Merley is seeking an EFL Teacher for its English Adventurers Programme, delivering interactive lessons in a multicultural environment. Responsibilities include ensuring student wellbeing, managing classroom behavior, and providing engaging instruction. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant undergraduate degree and a teaching qualification like CELTA. This role offers competitive weekly pay, full training, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Fully paid DBS check

All meals and accommodation included

Continuous professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Completed or pending completion of CELTA, Trinity Certificate, or PGCE.
• Experience and enjoyment in working with children professionally.
• Proficiency in English suitable for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive and engaging lessons.
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of students.
• Manage classroom behavior positively.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage behavior

Approachable & empathic

Flexible

Engaging personality

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related academic subject

CELTA or equivalent

Job description

EFL teachers are at the heart of what we do, delivering high‑quality, inclusive lessons in a multicultural setting. They help students become confident, equipped with 21st‑century communication skills, and promote a culture of respect and understanding. Through fun and engaging lessons, teachers inspire students to love learning while building fluency, accuracy, and effective communication.

The English Adventurers Programme is a two‑week course for students at all levels, from A1 to C1. Teachers guide students through interactive lessons, collaborative projects, roleplay, storytelling and real‑world excursions, helping them develop confidence for academic contexts, international exams and everyday conversation.

Ways we support our teachers:

• Fully paid DBS check
• Extensive, paid, on‑site training prior to student arrival
• All meals and accommodation included
• CPD and appraisals
• Staff wellbeing initiative
• Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
• Continual support from the Head Office Team, by phone/email
• Online safeguarding and prevent training
• Professional, fun and supportive environment

Additional Role Specific Support

• Allocated planning and preparation sessions
• CPD sessions and workshops with Director of Studies
• Observations with feedback and action points

General Responsibilities

• Prioritise the safeguarding and wellbeing of students.
• Follow all Health and Safety guidelines and risk assessments.
• Demonstrate flexibility, required in residential roles.
• Ensure students do not breach school rules.
• Interact with students in a friendly, professional manner.
• Assist in emergencies, whether on duty or not.
• Share reflections about your experiences over the summer.
• Offer support during meals and break times, and assist with student sign‑ins when needed.
• Help with student airport transfers, ensuring smooth arrivals and departures.

Teaching Duties

• Acquaint yourself with the SBC syllabus, materials and resources during induction.
• Deliver lessons using the SBC syllabus and suitable materials.
• Cultivate a student‑centred learning environment that promotes 21st‑century skills.
• Set assignments guided by the SBC syllabus.
• Cater to individual needs, ensuring students reap the full benefits of their course.
• Regularly review students' work, mark assignments thoughtfully and provide constructive feedback.
• Handle administrative tasks: maintain class lists, record work, register students, prepare certificates and reports.
• Ensure a positive classroom atmosphere and encourage all students to participate.
• Attend morning meetings with the Director of Studies and other sessions as requested.
• Join CPD (Continued Professional Development) workshops.
• Plan for lesson observations, reflect upon them and attend feedback sessions with the Director of Studies.

Please see the attached Job description for a more complete list of the duties associated with the EFL Teacher role.

Required Information

• Provide details of two recent and relevant referees for assessment of suitability to work with children.
• You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (or equivalent if you live or have lived outside the UK).
• You will state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children.
• Submit official identification and certificates for our records.

Please be aware that SBC may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet safeguarding obligations.

Qualities & Skills

• Approachable & empathic to the needs of students.
• Enthusiastic & engaging.
• Diplomatic, responsible & motivated.
• Flexible within the summer school environment.
• Patience, empathy and emotional awareness towards students individually and in groups.
• Ability to take control of students and manage discipline and behavioural issues in a firm, positive and constructive manner.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, flexibility.
• Empathic manner and positive approach.

Essential Requirements

• Completed or pending completion of an undergraduate degree in a related academic subject.
• CELTA, Trinity Certificate, or PGCE.
• Experience and genuine enjoyment of working with children professionally.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to proactively engage with young people.
• Proficiency in English suitable for teaching international students.

Desirable

• Experience of the UK boarding environment.
• Experience teaching EFL in an international setting.
• Strong organisational skills.

About SBC

Founded in 2008, Summer Boarding Courses has united students from around the world through education, delivering award‑winning, future‑focused courses that strike a balance between academic and social enrichment. Our residential summer courses take place at some of the UK's top boarding schools and university college campuses, including Eton College, Oxford University Colleges and Headington School. Over 15,800 students from 152 nationalities have been welcomed to study with us to date. SBC is proud of being ranked Number 1 by the British Council from 2018 to 2023.

Remuneration

You will be paid a gross amount of £815 per week, paid weekly in arrears and subject to statutory deductions. This amount includes holiday pay at 12.07% of your basic weekly pay (£727.22), with the holiday pay element totalling £87.78.

Working Hours

A normal working week for teachers will consist of up to 45 hours across six working days.