Summer School Overseas Programme Manager

IHWORLD; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading international summer school organisation seeks an Overseas Programme Manager to establish a summer school in Japan. The role requires a part-time commitment from February to June, transitioning to full-time in Japan during the camp. Applicants should have strong managerial experience, English proficiency of C2 level, and the right to work in the UK. This position offers extensive project oversight, ensuring compliance and a memorable experience for all participants.

Benefits

Free accommodation

Three meals a day

Free tea and coffee

Qualifications

• Full mastery of English across all 4 skills to CEFR C2/IELTS band 8.
• Experience of managing different stakeholders prioritising safeguarding.
• Satisfactory references and DBS/Police Check required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and deliver a new summer school in Japan.
• Manage the centre ensuring smooth experience for all involved.
• Focus on project management and compliance with UK and Japanese regulations.

Skills

English proficiency (CEFR C2/IELTS band 8)

Proven managerial experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Ability to lead a large team

Education

GCSEs (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Summer School Overseas Programme Manager

Apply By: 19 Jan 2026

Start Date: February 2026

End Date: August 2026 (To be discussed at interview)

• You must have full mastery of English across all 4 skills to CEFR C2/IELTS band 8
• You must have the right to work in the UK

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to be Overseas Programme Manager – International House London Young Learners. If you’re enthusiastic, passionate, and ready to inspire young learners, we are excited to invite you to join our team at International House London for the upcoming Young Learner summer season!

What we’re looking for

We’re searching for an Overseas Programme Manager to set up and deliver a new summer school in Japan, developing International House London’s partnership with a prestigious boarding school in Japan. The position requires a part-time working schedule from February to June and full-time on-site in Japan for the duration of the camp.

To apply, you must have:

• GCSEs (A*-C) or equivalent
• Proven managerial experience in similar roles
• English proficiency level of C1+
• Experience of managing different stakeholders and prioritising according to safeguarding and organisational reputation
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and laws/regulations
• Ability to lead a large team and make principled decisions under pressure

What the Job Is About

As the Overseas Programme Manager you will have both pre- and in-camp oversight of the summer school operation in Japan. Pre-camp, this will focus on project management, recruitment and compliance of both UK and Japanese regulations, plus extensive stakeholder liaison. In-camp, you will manage the centre, ensuring a smooth and memorable experience for students, staff, agents and host centre. You will work closely with Head Office at all stages.

• 14 hours per week (part-time, flexible, possibility to work remotely; site visit to Japan may be required)
• 40-48 hours per week in-camp (evening and weekend work expected, free accommodation, three meals a day + free tea and coffee)

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. All appointments require a DBS/Police Check and satisfactory references. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to offer sponsorship; therefore, applicants must have valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Full job description: https://www.ihlondon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Overseas-Programme-manager-2026.pdf International House London’s Values: Ethical, Inclusive, Innovative, Passionate, Professional

About the school and city

International House London is an established and well-known language school, with over sixty years of experience in providing language courses and teacher training programmes. Our spacious and fully equipped school is based near Covent Garden and we are a founding member of the International House World Organisation. International House London welcomes over 8,000 language students from 150 countries each year. Our students enjoy learning in the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere of IH London. IH London opened in 1959. We are the #1 language school in Central London, judged by the latest British Council inspections and reported in the EL Gazette (2019). Every year we train over 500 new teachers and enable them to embark on exciting new journeys across the globe to inspire and teach others.

International House schools are committed to looking after the welfare of their staff and students, and expect all employees to share this commitment. By applying for this job you confirm that you are of suitable character, safe to work with children and young people, and have no relevant criminal convictions.