English Language Teacher

St Andrew's College Language Schools; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,865 - 41,485; Full time

Job summary

St. Andrew’s College Language Schools in Glasgow offers Summer 2026 English language teaching roles across campuses.

As an English Language Teacher you will plan, prepare and deliver the curriculum to a diverse student body, with a 42-hour week and accommodation not included. You will hold CELTA/Trinity CERT TESOL or QTS, work with under-18 safeguarding, use Google Drive for registers and lesson logs, and collaborate with staff to deliver engaging, student-centred lessons that develop oral

Qualifications

• Cambridge CELTA/Trinity CERT TESOL or QTS requirement.
• Experience with students under 18.
• Knowledge of English linguistic systems.
• Excellent communication skills in writing and speaking.
• Ability to work with IT systems and Google Drive.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe and positive atmosphere for students and colleagues.
• Deliver student-centred lessons with emphasis on developing oral communication.
• Use Google Drive to complete registers, lesson logs and deliver lessons.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

IT literacy

Chaperoning/safeguarding

Education

CELTA/Trinity CERT TESOL

QTS award (primary/secondary English or Foreign Languages)

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Google Drive

Job description

Positions available in Glasgow, Paisley, Edinburgh, Ayr, Stirling, London, Chatham (Kent), Canterbury, Bognor Regis (West Sussex), Brighton, Exeter, Colchester, Gloucester, Keele, Dublin, Malibu, New York and Miami.

Total Salary: £728.18 - £797.78 per week (including holiday pay) (depending on campus)*

Accommodation: Not Included

Duration: Summer 2026

Reports to: The on‑campus Director of Studies/Academic Manager and Senior Teacher(s), and the St. Andrew’s College Language Schools’ Senior Management Team.

Job Overview

As an English Language Teacher you are responsible for planning, preparing and delivering the St. Andrew’s College curriculum to a student body diverse in age, culture, language and ability. Working hours are spread over a 42‑hour working week*.

Essential Requirements

• Cambridge CELTA/Trinity CERT TESOL, or a QTS award if it is primary level, or secondary level English or Foreign Languages.
• Awareness of the responsibilities of working with students under 18.
• Knowledge of the use of English and the linguistic systems underlying it.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Flexibility, in both teaching and non‑teaching duties, and the ability to work well with other colleagues.
• Ability to work with IT systems, Google Drive, to maintain records and access resources.
• Smart and tidy appearance.
• USA & Ireland wages available upon request.

Desirable Requirements

• Undergraduate (Level 6) Degree
• Experience in both the teaching and welfare of students under 18.
• Experience of working with multicultural and multilingual groups.
• Experience of preparing students for English language exams.

The Role Incorporates The Following

• Foster a safe and positive atmosphere for both students and colleagues.
• Show initiative, take responsibility and set a good example for students both in and outside the classroom.
• Corridor safety, chaperoning classes to venues etc.
• Be prepared for and ready to integrate and include new students, making sure that continuous enrolment is taken into consideration and that new students are welcomed into classes.
• Be willing to try new approaches in lessons and utilise the potential of the resources in the classrooms.
• Use and exploit students’ books and any materials provided to students that St. Andrew’s College Language Schools deem essential.
• Work with teaching colleagues to share experience and knowledge.
• Include, in lessons, strategies for independent learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Deliver student‑centred lessons with a strong emphasis on developing oral communication.
• Set clear learning aims and ensure students know what they are learning and why they are learning it.
• Ensure students record their learning achievements in their books.
• Follow the company guidelines on board work.
• Be responsible for the resources provided to you and return them at the end of your teaching contract.

Welfare, Safeguarding and Health and Safety

• Be fully conversant with our policies for the welfare and protection of students; while on duty, all staff are responsible for the care, welfare and safety of students.
• Ensure that all St Andrew’s College Language Schools Health & Safety policies are implemented and monitored.
• Identify First Aid persons and follow the First Aid policies on campus.
• Be familiar with and ready to implement the Emergency Action Plan.
• Know Fire Safety regulations and follow them.
• Follow St. Andrew’s College Language Schools’ rules and regulations and those set by the specific campus/centre.
• Have contact details of relevant people for any concerns.

Google Drive

Use the Google Drive to complete registers, lesson logs and deliver lessons.

Placement tests

• Provide clear guidance to students on how to take the placement test.
• Monitor placement tests professionally.
• Mark placement tests efficiently.
• Complete holistic speaking tests of students as directed by the academic management team.
• Teach temporary testing and project classes while placement test results are being collated using the provided St Andrew’s College guide.

In Class

• Take the online class register within the first 5‑10 minutes of class.
• Report any absent/late students or students who do not match the register to the academic management team or corridor supervisor within ten minutes.
• Document anything of concern on the online class register.
• Report anything of high concern to your academic management team (e.g., levels, ages, behaviour on the same day).
• Write up an online Lesson Log after each class.
• Complete Risk Assessment Forms for ‘Lessons Outside the Classroom’.
• Complete any other paperwork that may be required due to changing circumstances.

Meetings and Teacher Development

• Attend daily meetings as arranged by the Director of Studies/Academic Manager.
• Attend weekly meetings for whole team feedback.
• Attend individual meetings as required and for appraisal.
• Participate in weekly Teacher Development/Continuing Professional Development sessions.
• Complete a teaching self‑assessment/needs analysis at the beginning and end of your contract.
• Contribute to the staff profile (staff room walls).
• Share knowledge informally as part of a Continuing Professional Development session.
• Take part in the employee appraisal system; additional feedback may be given at the end of the course.

Observations

• Be formally observed teaching by the Director of Studies or Senior Teacher (at least once per contract).
• Provide a lesson plan as agreed with your line manager.
• Attend the agreed feedback session.
• Be willing and prepared, at all times, to have an on‑the‑spot observation for quality assurance and professional development.
• Be willing and prepared to take part in peer observations, if asked to.

Activity Programme

• Have up‑to‑date knowledge of and take an interest in the students’ activity programme(s).
• Encourage the involvement of students in activities and events.
• Integrate classroom learning to support students’ activity programme.

Communication

• Maintain regular contact with Director of Studies/Academic Manager and Senior Management Team.
• Respond to feedback in a timely, positive and constructive manner, while following company guidelines.
• Fulfil additional duties as required.

Disclosure checks

• Scotland: PVG (£18 – £59) *
• England: Enhanced DBS (£0 – £74) *
• US: Criminal background check
• Ireland: Garda Vetting check

Examples of other police checks required if you have worked abroad.

Disclosure checks are payable by the employee and will be deducted from your salary as soon as the process starts.

Checks typically take 14 days (up to 18 weeks).

Please note: All vetting/background/disclosure checks must be completed before starting work with us.