Teacher and Activity Leader (Summer 2026)

UKLC; Brookmans Park, Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational organization in Brookmans Park is seeking a Teacher and Activity Leader to educate and inspire international students aged 8-17 during summer programs. Your role will involve planning engaging lessons, supervising activities, and ensuring student welfare. Essential qualifications include a degree and teaching certification, along with previous experience with young learners. Full-board accommodation is provided, and the role promises enriching experiences while offering competitive salaries based on experience.

Benefits

Full-board accommodation

Holiday pay added to final pay packet

Qualifications

• Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people is essential.
• Candidates must be educated to degree level and possess relevant teaching qualifications.
• Native English speaker or near-native level of English is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging EFL lessons tailored to student needs.
• Ensure students' welfare and integrate excursions into the classroom.
• Attend daily team meetings and provide feedback to the Course Director.

Skills

Experience with summer schools

Knowledge of local area

Creative ideas

Good communication skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Degree level education (level 6)

CELTA / Trinity Cert TESOL / Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Teacher and Activity Leader

At UKLC, we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 8‑17 years. Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life‑changing experiences for young international learners.

Contract Details

• Contract type: Fixed Term
• Reporting to: Course Director
• Opportunity for Progression: Course Director

Pre‑Summer Preparation

• Attend an online pre‑summer training session and in‑person inductions.
• Attend the team induction and assist with centre set‑up.

Summer Teaching and Activity Delivery

• Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the centre.
• Plan and deliver engaging EFL lessons tailored to student needs, using UKLC’s British Council‑accredited syllabus.
• Create a positive learning environment to ensure students get the most out of the lessons and enjoy themselves.
• Assist with placement testing and the marking of tests.
• Emphasise oral communication and a growth in the students’ confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain discipline.
• Be punctual for all lessons, activities and excursions.
• Be observed by the Course Director/Senior Academic Leadership and by other interested parties (you will be notified in advance).
• Organise and supervise sports, activities, excursions and mealtimes on a rota basis.
• Ensure the success of the activities by participating fully and encouraging the involvement of students.
• Integrate the excursions into the classroom using link lessons.
• Lead excursions when required and ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times.
• Ensure that all equipment and materials are in place for the start of a session and returned at the end.
• Deal quickly and effectively with student and group leader queries.

Feedback, Communication and Administration

• Support students and group leaders, addressing any queries and escalating issues to the appropriate member of the management team as needed.
• Attend and contribute positively to all daily team meetings.
• Feedback regularly to your Course Director and Centre Manager.
• Complete all class registers, work records, reports and certificates as required.
• Read, understand and sign off to all risk assessments for excursions and activities.
• Submit end‑of‑contract feedback to support programme improvement.

Safeguarding and Professionalism

• UKLC is committed to implementing our Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• All successful candidates will need to complete Prevent and Safeguarding e‑learning.
• Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook and information on AirManual.
• Maintain good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
• Safeguard the welfare and protection of the students in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
• Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting UKLC’s values at all times.
• Maintain an entirely professional manner at all times.
• Follow the dress code in the Culture Book at all times.

Working Hours

• 22 sessions per fortnight based on a six‑day working week.
• A session is approximately three and a half hours. This would be a teaching session, an activity session, an evening activity or a half‑day excursion. A full‑day excursion is two sessions.
• If a session is 3‑hours or more, you will get a half hour break (or two fifteen‑minute breaks).
• Teacher and Activity Leaders will teach at least once on the days lessons take place.
• Airport transfers may be considered as one or two sessions depending on the duration.
• In some centres, teaching may take place at weekends and it may be necessary for teachers to work on six consecutive days.

Salary and Benefits

• Full‑board accommodation is provided for residential team members. No deduction is made from salary for board and lodgings, and you will be fully catered for during your time with us.
• All salaries are paid monthly in arrears (on the last day of the month).
• Holiday pay is added to your final pay packet.
• Weekly salary (including holiday pay) for teachers outside London:
  • Newly Qualified (TEFLI, no experience): £582.76 (residential) / £610.78 (non‑residential)
  • 12 months + experience: £593.97 (residential) / £621.99 (non‑residential)
  • 3 years + experience or TEFLQ: £605.18 (residential) / £633.20 (non‑residential)
• Weekly salary (including holiday pay) for teachers in London:
  • Newly Qualified (TEFLI, no experience): £582.76 (residential) / £650.01 (non‑residential)
  • 12 months + experience: £593.97 (residential) / £661.21 (non‑residential)
  • 3 years + experience or TEFLQ: £605.18 (residential) / £672.42 (non‑residential)

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people.
• Educated to degree level (level 6).
• Qualifications: CELTA / Trinity Cert TESOL / Qualified Teacher Status in English / Modern Foreign Languages / Primary.
• Native English speaker / near native level of English.
• Confident use of basic Microsoft Office Products especially Excel.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of 2 reference checks.
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable).
• Review of the applicant’s online footprint and publicly accessible social media profiles, in line with statutory guidance for safer recruitment.
• We will seek to run Prohibited List Checks (if applicable).

Desirable

• Knowledge of the local area.
• Creative ideas.
• Able to utilise different online tools and search engines effectively.
• Able to confidently use filters and formulas in Excel.
• Interest in sports or relevant activities.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.
• A desire to work with young people from different cultures.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.

Available Centres

• Bristol – Clifton College – 7th July to 18th August
• Cheltenham – Dean Close School – 8th July to 19th August
• Crewe – Cheshire Campus – 14th June to 9th August
• Hatfield – Queenswood School – 6th July to 3rd August
• London – King’s College (Waterloo Campus) – 6th July to 31st August
• London – Queen Mary University London – 21st June to 23rd August
• Manchester – Chetham’s School – 6th July to 3rd August
• Nantwich – Reaseheath College – 3rd July to 31st July
• Portsmouth – University of Portsmouth – 1st July to 29th July
• Reading – Queen Anne’s School – 5th July to 9th August
• Winchester – St Swithun’s School – 13th July to 10th August
• York – Bootham School – 5th July to 2nd August

Join Us!

• Play a pivotal role in creating meaningful experiences for young learners.
• Inspire students and enrich lives.
• Help deliver a summer that students will never forget.

Still need more information? Click here to hear what a summer teaching with UKLC is like from some of our previous summer teams!