Summer Academic Coordinator

EF Education First Gruppe; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational organization is seeking a Summer Academic Coordinator to manage the smooth administration of their Bournemouth Summer School. This role runs from June to August 2026, requiring a qualified TEFL teacher with a strong focus on customer service and communication skills. It offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic multicultural environment, with support for continuous professional development. Accommodation and full board are provided, making it an enriching summer opportunity by the sea.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Multicultural work environment

Career enhancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a qualified TEFL certification.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, varied environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of the academic programme.
• Ensure high levels of customer service in the academic department.
• Support the teaching team in daily operations.
• Oversee timetabling and allocation of classes.
• Conduct regular checks on teacher administration.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service focus

Calm under pressure

Education

Qualified TEFL teacher

Job description

Fixed-term contract between June – August 2026

Accommodation and full board available if necessary

Do you have a passion for education? Are you bold, confident and charismatic? Are you interested in working at the heart of an educational establishment with a mixture of nationalities and cultures? If so, EF Education First invites you to spend summer opening the world with education, as an Academic Coordinator beside the sea in Bournemouth!

EF Education First’s mission is opening the world through education. A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel. When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.

Your Role

EF Bournemouth Summer School is currently looking for a Summer Academic Coordinator to join our vibrant and diverse academic team, supporting our Summer Academic Manager and ensuring the smooth administration of our academic programmes. The role runs from June – August 2026, on a fixed term contract and with permanent opportunities available afterwards.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the smooth, effective administration of the academic programme
• To ensure students receive the highest levels of customer service in the Academic department
• To support the Academic/Teaching team by ensuring the smooth day to day running of the department
• Manages timetabling, ensuring all students are allocated to appropriate classes taking into account special requests and additional courses (e.g. Global Leadership Camp), all classes are allocated to appropriate rooms and working with the Summer Academic Manager to ensure teachers are properly assigned to classes
• Ensures timetables are finalised in a timely manner for students and teachers and are accurate
• Conducts regular checks on teacher administration, uploads records of work, provides feedback as directed by Summer Academic Manager
• Cover for teacher absence
• Shares emergency duty on a rota basis
• Deals with student enquiries, problems and complaints as required
• Assists with attendance monitoring (attendance check, follow up, issue of attendance letters, etc)

Requirements

• Qualified TEFL teacher
• Customer service focused with excellent communication and people skills
• Enjoys working in busy & varied environment
• Ability to handle difficult situations with ease, remaining calm & positive under pressure
• This is a live-in position where accommodation and full board is provided at no extra cost, there are some residential requirements attached to this
• All offers are subject to a clear DBS checkand two references
• Right to work in the UK
• C2 level of English

Why you will love EF Bournemouth Summer School

• Continuous professional development for all staff
• Work in a truly international environment
• Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
• Global career opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• External trainings on safeguarding and mental health first aid
• Cultural and academic centre of UK

'Diverse teaching team with mix of ages, cultures and interests'

'Lots of support from management'

'Materials provided so less prep time is needed'

'Fantastic international students and good customer service'

'You are encouraged to take on as many challenges as possible, which helps you progress as a teacher and professional'

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will 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. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

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