Summer School Leadership & Adventure Instructor

Wishford Schools; Westonbirt; On-site; GBP 31,850 - 36,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Free parking on site

Fully paid DBS check

Safeguarding training

First aid training

Job summary

An educational institution located in Westonbirt is seeking dedicated House Parents for summer 2026 to facilitate the care and education of international students. The role includes planning and teaching lessons, providing pastoral care, and leading extracurricular activities. Successful candidates are expected to have a teaching qualification, TEFLI certification, and experience working with children. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including accommodation and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification or comparable experience required.
• Fluent English skills essential to teach in a target language.
• Experience working with children and providing pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons within the curriculum.
• Provide feedback on student progress through grading and reports.
• Lead activities and excursions to promote cultural integration.

Skills

Fluent English language skills (native or CEFR C2)

Education

Teaching qualification (PGCE or similar)

TEFLI qualification (CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or similar)

First Aid training

Job description

Westonbirt School, Tetbury

OVERVIEW

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic House Parents to look after our international students in a residential setting.

The post holder will report to the Accommodation and Welfare Manager, and will have no direct reports.

The following vacancies are available for Summer 2026:

Westonbirt School

Dates: 05/07/26 – 02/08/26

Paid induction dates: 02/07/26 – 04/07/26 (2.5 days)

This role has an option to be residential.

NB: Induction period is paid at £11.77 (18-20 years old) or £14.69 (21 + years old) per hour (including holiday pay).

HOURS, SALARY & BENEFITS

The weekly working hours are 48.

Duties will be assigned on the weekly rota for six out of seven days a week.

The weekly wage is £700– £800(dependent on experience, including holiday pay).

Benefits include:

• Accommodation
• Free parking on site
• Fully paid DBS check
• Safeguarding training
• First aid training

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The post holder will undertake the below responsibilities.

Planning: To plan relevant, structured, realistically paced, varied and enjoyable lessons within the curriculum framework of the summer schools. Lessons will include Leadership with Adventure or Leadership in Action, as well as Integration Project sessions.

Teaching: To teach the above lessons in an inclusive, motivational and inspirational way, always in the target language, promoting the use of the target language at all times, creating a positive learning environment in which every student can develop and feel empowered to make real.

Feedback: To provide formal and informal feedback to students on their progress, including marking student work, writing a final report and communicating with the student and other stakeholders.

Academic administration: To undertake all required administrative tasks related to teaching and planning, including taking registers, recording progress and conducting level tests.

Activities: To lead sports and other free time activities aligned with the post holder’s interest and experience in an inclusive way, ensuring that opportunities for improving English language skills and cultural integration between foreign students and UK hosts are maximised throughout.

Excursions: To lead and supervise a group of students during half-day and all-day excursions, keeping to timings and itineraries, ensuring that students are provided with a culturally enriching experience.

Pastoral care: To provide a nurturing environment to all students, showing awareness of their needs as short-term study abroad pupils, taking part in supervision duties both on-site and off-site and acting appropriately on emerging needs.

Other duties: To undertake any other relevant duties pertaining to the summer school provision, as reasonably requested.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

• Teaching qualification (PGCE or similar, or comparable experience)
• TEFLI qualification (CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or similar)
• First Aid training

Experience:

• Experience working with children
• Experience teaching in a summer school setting
• Experience leading activities for children
• Experience providing pastoral care

Skills:

• Fluent English language skills (native or CEFR C2)

To apply, please read the full candidate pack, and apply using our online application form.