Teacher of English (Summer Fixed Term)

BSC Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated teachers for their summer programs in Sunderland. This exciting role involves delivering effective lessons to international learners, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies, and participating in a supportive, multicultural environment. Teachers will plan engaging lessons, complete necessary paperwork, and collaborate with a dynamic academic team. With a focus on professional development and student welfare, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying the vibrant summer school atmosphere. If you’re passionate about education and eager to inspire students, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

3 meals per day

Comprehensive paid training

Friendly multicultural environment

Dedicated Mental Health Champions

Team Members Recognition Awards

Annual leave accrual

Paid inductions

Bonus for Eligible Returners

Qualifications

• Experience teaching ESL students is essential.
• High level of computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging language-focused lessons to learners.
• Complete weekly planners and student reports.

Skills

Lesson Planning

Adaptability

Teamwork

Calm Under Pressure

Enthusiasm for Summer School Life

Education

CELTA/Trinity TESOL/B.Ed. in TEFL or TESOL/PGCE in languages with QTS

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

Your profile

What's On Offer

Location: Sunderland

Salary: Between £534 - £549 per week (Commensurate with experience)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Summer Contract (Available During July 2025 – August 2025)

Hours: 30 hours per week

Team Member Benefits

Non-Residential

• Meals: 3 meals per day, catering to dietary and religious requirements
• Career Development: Comprehensive paid training & career development
• Culture: Friendly & supportive multicultural working environment
• Wellbeing: Dedicated Mental Health Champions
• Rewards: Team Members Recognition Awards
• Annual Leave: Annual leave accrual 12.07% to be paid at end of fixed term contract
• Induction: Paid inductions subject to completing full contractual contract
• Bonus for Eligible Returners: £20 per week

Overview

Job Description

Duties

Teachers on our summer programmes are responsible for delivering effective lessons with measurable outcomes to our learners from all over the world. There is some necessary paperwork to complete and weekly reports to write for students. They are required to adhere to BSC Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies while working with us. Teachers may be asked to participate in non-academic duties if the need arises. The main duties and responsibilities are listed below:

• Plan and deliver language-focused and engaging lessons.
• Teach 30 hours a week, Monday-Friday
• Follow BSC syllabus
• Complete weekly planners, attendance sheets, and student reports.
• Be observed and receive feedback
• Work as part of the academic team and support the summer team as a whole.
• Attend and participate in academic meetings and INSETT sessions.
• Assist with placement testing
• Attend induction held at the centre
• Remain professional at all times
• Comply with BSC Uniform Policy (BSC t-shirts are provided)
• Comply with BSC Centre rules and regulations

Child Protection & Safeguarding

• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for and come into contact with.
• Familiarise yourself with the BSC Young Learners Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and BSC Safeguarding Policy.
• To adhere to the BSC Young Learners Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and BSC Safeguarding Policy.
• Report any student absence to the Welfare Team and Director of Studies
• Report safeguarding issues if/when they occur
• Complete BSC Safeguarding Level 1 Online before you arrive at the centre

Other

• Work positively as part of a team
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Attend and participate in all centre team meetings.
• Act in the welfare of the students at all times
• To carry out any duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Centre

Qualifications And Experience

• CELTA/ Trinity TESOL/ B.Ed. in TEFL or TESOL/ PGCE in languages with QTS plus experience teaching ESL students
• Experience working with young learners is desirable
• High level of computer literacy, particularly MS Office, email, and use of databases
• Excellent lesson planning skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Enthusiasm for summer school life
• Right to work in the UK/EU (depending on the respective centre)
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.

Further Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At BSC Education we believe in empowering individuals, celebrating diversity and striving for equality. We foster an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all interest in joining our team.

Successful applicants will undergo our safer recruitment checks in line with our Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy & our Recruitment Policy, including Scottish PVG Scheme, an Enhanced DBS Check, Barred List, Prohibition Lists check and overseas criminal record check (if applicable). Overseas criminal record checks are required for anyone who has lived abroad for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years, whilst aged 18 years or older and the applicant is solely responsible for the costs for the overseas criminal record check.

All BSC colleagues must operate in line with our team-led Vision, Mission & Values as outlined below:

BSC VISION: To provide customers with steppingstones to their future by delivering outstanding and transformational learning experiences.

BSC MISSION: By believing that “Great Things Start Here” and standing behind all that this means. If we believe it, our customers will achieve it!

BSC Values

• AIM HIGHER: We proactively make suggestions and solutions for challenges and opportunities.
• COLLABORATE: We are team players - we treat everyone with respect and understand that we succeed collectively, not as individuals.
• COMMUNICATE: We communicate in a timely way with clarity, respect and transparency.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS: We seek to provide consistent high-quality experiences that customers will remember.
• TEAM FOCUS: We seek to reward and recognise excellence and innovation within our employees.

The above list of job responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope, grading of the post and at the request by management.

We are committed to providing a creative, rewarding and successful learning and working environment for our students and team.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all interest in joining our team.