EFL Teacher

TESOL International Association; Torquay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading adventure education provider as an EFL Teacher, where you'll inspire children through engaging English lessons and outdoor activities. With a supportive environment and pre-written programs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in young lives while enjoying a unique teaching experience. The role includes a fixed-term contract, competitive pay, and various benefits to enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Additional paid days off for your birthday

Access to wellbeing resources

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Previous teaching or training experience in a classroom setting.
• Passion for teaching and alignment with core values.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver fun lessons to international guests.
• Motivate students to improve their English skills.

Skills

Teaching

Friendliness

Resilience

Team Spirit

Education

Cambridge CELTA

Trinity Cert TESOL

PGCE in English/Modern Languages

Job description

Earn £15.81 per hour with the opportunity for voluntary paid overtime

• Working an average of 40 hours per week over 5 days
• Fixed Term contract from 23rd June to 16th August 2025
• Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities

Use your love for languages to enrich young lives

PGL is a place where children achieve the ‘impossible’. Our residential adventure camps foster extraordinary breakthroughs by instilling a love of adventure and the outdoors, encouraging independence, and empowering children to achieve great things.

Our purpose is to enrich children’s lives through the transformative power of adventure. Will you join us?

Being an EFL Teacher at PGL

Working with kids requires energy, confidence, and effort; but it’s never boring. Our EFL courses combine classroom English lessons, sightseeing excursions, and outdoor activities to make learning engaging.

You will prepare and deliver fun lessons to our international guests, both indoors and outdoors, motivating them to improve their English skills.

We provide a 3-day induction and ongoing support from an on-site Director of Studies, with pre-written programmes for you to deliver (A1-B2 level). You can incorporate your own resources that align with our ‘Can Do’ philosophy. Classes have a maximum of 15 students.

Requirements

• Cambridge CELTA/Trinity Cert TESOL or equivalent (e.g., PGCE in English/Modern Languages, Primary PGCE leading to QTS)
• Previous teaching or training experience in a classroom setting
• Passion for teaching and character traits such as friendliness, resilience, and team spirit
• Alignment with our core values: FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK, and RESPECT

Why Join PGL?

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to be themselves, have fun, and make lifelong friends while celebrating their uniqueness.

Benefits

• Additional paid days off for your birthday and volunteering
• Access to wellbeing resources and financial assistance programs
• Exclusive discounts at retailers, discounted holidays, and shop discounts

PGL is part of PGL Beyond, a group dedicated to transforming adventure experiences. We value diversity and are committed to accessible hiring processes. We conduct DBS/PVG checks for all employees, which we pay for, and require a 5-year address history and ID. Convictions related to violence, drugs, or safeguarding issues may affect your application, but each case is reviewed individually.