English Language Summer School Teacher - Edinburgh

m2r Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A British Council accredited provider is seeking qualified English Language Teachers for residential junior summer courses in the UK. This role involves teaching classes of international students aged 10-18 from June 28 to July 24, 2026, and may extend. Teachers will work Monday to Friday mornings and afternoons, delivering engaging lessons while ensuring the smooth operation of the summer school. Competitive pay rates start from £530 per week for residential positions, plus holiday pay.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• CELTA/Trinity TESOL (PGCE with QTS may be considered).
• Experience of teaching ESL necessary.
• Enhanced DBS on update service required.
• Right to Work in the UK required.
• Previous experience teaching classes with 15-18 students preferred.
• Genuine interest in working with young people is essential.
• Ability to cope with long working hours is necessary.
• Ability to work across multiple buildings preferred.
• Extremely professional and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Attend a paid, on-site induction on June 28th.
• Read the teachers’ manual and other pre-course materials.
• Assist with general academic record maintenance.
• Write end-of-course reports and awards for students.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and equipment organization.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Deliver effective, student-centered lessons.
• Support the activities program in and out of class.

Skills

Teaching ESL

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Customer focus

Ability to work with young people

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CELTA/Trinity TESOL or PGCE with QTS

Job description

m2r Education are proud to be working with this British Council accredited provider of residential junior summer courses for groups of students aged 10‑18.

They operate junior summer schools for international students aged 10‑18 years in nine locations across the UK: London, Hatfield, Bath, Edinburgh, Hull, Liverpool, Norwich, Colchester and Dorset. The schools are based on university or further education college campuses, all can offer residential accommodation and have teaching and leisure facilities on‑site. Summer courses offer a balanced mix between learning in the classroom and learning during activities and on excursions.

They need English Language Teachers to teach classes of international students from 28th June 2026 to 24th July 2026 (and beyond in smaller numbers). This can be on a full board residential or non‑residential basis.

You would be required to attend an on‑site induction day on Sunday 28th June.

Role

Teachers are responsible for teaching junior students on our short summer courses. Teachers usually work mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday teaching 4 × 1.5‑hour lessons a day. The summer school in Colchester has a slightly different structure to the week, with teaching taking place on a Saturday but teachers have Wednesday off instead.

Timetables usually begin at 9 am and end about 5.30 pm with 30 contact hours per week.

All teachers receive an on‑site induction with the Director of Studies. The in‑house syllabus and a range of materials are available in each centre.

Responsibilities

• Attend a paid, on‑site induction prior to the students’ arrival (28th June)
• Read the teachers’ manual, CPD manual, employee handbook and any other pre‑course information thoroughly
• Test and induct new students including assisting the DOS with the marking of tests
• Assist with general academic administration and record maintenance, including completing registers promptly at the beginning of lessons and completing all academic paperwork in a timely manner
• Write academic end‑of‑course reports and certificates/awards for all students
• Ensure adequate preparation for all teaching and activity sessions
• Keep all classrooms neat and tidy (rooms are sometimes used in the evenings for activities) and ensure all equipment and resources are returned to the teacher’s room
• Attend all staff meetings
• Effectively follow the in‑house syllabus and teach a programme of lessons appropriate to a summer school environment
• Deliver effective, communicative and student‑centred lessons
• Deliver Enterprise English workshops if required
• Maintain proper levels of student discipline, and report any unwanted behaviour immediately to the DOS
• Ensure that students are studying at the correct level and report any class changes necessary to the DOS
• Enthusiastically support the activities programme in and out of class
• Be involved with activities and excursions as necessary
• Contribute to the smooth running of the centre

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CELTA/Trinity TESOL (A PGCE with QTS in either MFL, or English or Primary QTS may also be considered)
• Experience of teaching ESL
• Enhanced DBS on update service (if you do not have this, one will be applied for on your behalf)
• Right to Work in the UK
• Experience of teaching classes with 15 ‑ 18 students
• Genuine interest in working with young people
• Ability to cope with long working hours
• Ability to work in multiple buildings in potentially widespread campus
• Extremely professional and customer‑focussed
• Able to plan lessons and provide post‑lesson feedback
• Experience teaching in summer schools is preferred although not essential

Rate

From minimum £530 per week Residential and from minimum £695 per week Non‑Residential, plus Holiday Pay paid at the end of the contract.

For safeguarding purposes, an Enhanced DBS check is required for all staff and if living overseas a valid police clearance certificate is additionally required. Two professional references will also be required for all staff.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within 10 working days of submission then please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.

Contact us for more details.