University Preparation Teacher

Summer Boarding Courses; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational summer programme provider is seeking a Subject Teacher to deliver engaging lessons to international students in a multicultural setting. This role is vital in helping students develop their academic skills, including research and presentation skills. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree and teaching qualifications such as CELTA or PGCE. The position offers £815 gross weekly with all meals and accommodation included during the contract period from June to July.

Benefits

Fully paid DBS check

Extensive on-site training

All meals and accommodation included

CPD and Appraisals

Staff Wellbeing Initiative

Qualifications

• Completed or pending undergraduate degree in a related academic subject.
• CELTA, Trinity Certificate, or PGCE.
• Experience working with children in a professional capacity.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise the safeguarding and well-being of students.
• Deliver lessons using the SBC syllabus and suitable materials.
• Create a student-centred learning environment that promotes 21st-century skills.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy towards students

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related subject

CELTA, Trinity Certificate, or PGCE

Job description

Contract Dates 26/06/2026 - 13/07/2026

Role Overview

SBC Subject Teachers are at the heart of what we do, delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons in a multicultural setting. They are instrumental in helping students become more confident, and equipped with 21st-century communication skills. Teachers promote a culture of respect and understanding and they encourage our students to love learning through fun and engaging lessons. At SBC, teachers play a huge role in enriching our students' experience, making their time with us truly unforgettable.

Subject

The University Preparation Programme at Earlscliffe is a two-week course designed to equip students with the academic skills and knowledge needed to progress to higher education in the UK. Teachers guide learners in research, essay writing, presentations, and interdisciplinary projects, helping them study effectively and think critically. The programme also provides insight into the UK system, including guidance on UCAS, personal statements, subject choices, and academic expectations. Collaboration on group projects develops communication and teamwork skills. Through expert support and feedback, teachers empower students to understand their strengths, refine goals, and prepare confidently for future study.

Responsible To: The Director of Studies

Site

Located just under an hour from London by train, Folkestone is a stunning coastal town renowned for its vibrant arts scene. Since 2002, Earlscliffe has welcomed young people from around the globe to its courses, offering the opportunity to learn English in Kent, famously known as the "Garden of England," while fostering cultural exchange and understanding.

Situated in Folkestone’s historic West End, Earlscliffe boasts an open campus featuring a blend of charming traditional buildings and modern, newly refurbished boarding houses and classrooms. The campus is ideally located within a five-minute walk of the town’s picturesque pebble beaches. At Earlscliffe, our courses balance rigorous academic study, engaging activities, and enriching experiences. As a single-site school, we ensure exceptional quality by maintaining complete control over every aspect of the programmes we deliver. With a curriculum rooted in 21st-century skills—collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and creativity—our students are inspired and challenged by course content tailored to their generation's goals and global perspectives.

Ways We Support Our Teachers

• Fully paid DBS check
• Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
• All meals and accommodation included
• CPD and Appraisals
• Staff Wellbeing Initiative
• Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
• Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
• Online safeguarding and prevent training
• Professional, fun and supportive environment

Additional Role Specific Support

• Allocated planning and preparation sessions
• CPD sessions and workshops with Director of Studies
• Observations with feedback and Action Points

Remuneration: You will be paid a gross amount of £815 per week, paid weekly in arrears and subject to statutory deductions. This amount includes holiday pay at 12.07% of your basic weekly pay, where your basic weekly pay is £727.22, and the holiday pay element totals £87.78.

Working Hours: A normal working week for Teachers will consist of up to 45 hours per week over six working days. All staff will receive one full day off per week.

Main Duties

• Prioritise the safeguarding and well‑being of students in your care.
• Follow all Health and Safety guidelines and risk assessments.
• Demonstrate flexibility; often required in residential roles.
• Help ensure that the students do not breach the rules of the school.
• Interact with students in a manner that's both friendly and professional.
• Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, in an emergency situation.
• Share reflections about your experiences over the summer.
• Offer support during meal and break times, and assist with student sign‑ins when needed.
• Help with student airport transfers, ensuring smooth arrivals and departures.
• Teaching Duties:
  • Acquaint yourself with the SBC syllabus, materials, and resources during the induction period.
  • Deliver lessons using the SBC syllabus and suitable materials.
  • Cultivate a student‑centred learning environment that promotes 21st‑century skills.
  • Set assignments as guided by the SBC syllabus.
  • Cater to individual needs, ensuring students reap the full benefits of the course.
  • Regularly review students' work, mark assignments thoughtfully, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Handle administrative tasks like maintaining class lists, recording work, registering students, and preparing certificates and reports.
  • Ensure a positive classroom atmosphere and encourage all students to participate.
  • Attend morning meetings with the Director of Studies and other sessions as requested by summer school management.
  • Join CPD (Continued Professional Development) workshops.
  • Plan for lesson observations, reflect upon them, and attend feedback sessions with the Director of Studies to discuss potential areas of improvement.

Please see the attached Job description for a more complete list of the duties associated with the Subject Teacher role.

About You

SBC PERSON SPECIFICATION: All members of staff employed by SBC will be expected to bring certain key qualities to the operation. There must be a professional interest in working with young people and particularly international children. Safety and welfare of the students is of paramount importance at SBC and a practical enforcing of this belief should be a quality exhibited by all staff.

We Look For Staff Who Are

• Approachable & empathic to the needs of students
• Enthusiastic & engaging
• Diplomatic, responsible & motivated
• Flexible within the summer school environment

We expect all SBC staff to be able to communicate effectively with our students, using an appropriate level of language to suit the group. SBC staff must demonstrate patience, empathy and an emotional awareness towards students both individually and in within a group setting. We expect all staff to take control of students and to manage discipline and behavioural issues in a firm, positive and constructive manner.

Essential

• A completed or pending completion undergraduate degree in a related academic subject
• CELTA, Trinity Certificate, or PGCE
• Experience and genuine enjoyment of working with children in a professional capacity
• Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, flexibility
• An empathic manner and positive manner
• Ability to proactively engage with young people

Desirable

• Experience of the UK boarding environment
• Experience teaching EFL in an international environment
• Strong organisational skills

About Us

Founded in 2008, Summer Boarding Courses have united students from around the world through education. Delivering award‑winning, future‑focused courses that strike the perfect balance between academic and social enrichment.

Our courses unlock potential and ignite a spark for long-term success.

Our residential summer courses take place at some of the UK’s top boarding schools and university college campuses, including Eton College, Oxford University Colleges and Headington School. We carefully select our campuses to ensure that they provide the perfect environment for our students to live and study.

Over 15,800 students from 152 nationalities have been welcomed to study with us to date.

Whether it’s preparing for future studies, developing 21st‑century skills or building confidence, the knowledge gained on an SBC course allows students to go forward and apply what they have learnt to other areas of their education and beyond; giving them the necessary skills to achieve their future goals.

The EL Gazette publishes a league table based on British Council inspections, and SBC have been ranked Number 1 from 2018 to 2023. We are very proud of this achievement and will continue to grow and develop our courses to offer students extraordinary experiences.

SBC is the only multi-campus summer school provider in the UK to have achieved a perfect 15/15 areas of strength by the British Council. A true hallmark of educational quality.

TO APPLY

We want to make sure we do all we can to set candidates up for success in this process. If you require any adjustments to help you at interview and/or you have any questions at all, please contact us at: [email protected]

Note, as this post involves direct contact with vulnerable children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.

SHOULD YOU BE SUCCESSFUL

• Any gaps in your CV will be enquired about and must be explained satisfactorily
• You will have to prove your Right to Work in the UK
• You will provide the details of two recent and relevant referees who we will contact and specifically ask about your suitability to work with children and any concerns.
• You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), and equivalent if you live, or have lived, outside of the UK
• You will be asked to state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children
• Official identification and certificates will be required for our records.

Please be aware that SBC may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet out safeguarding duties.

SBC SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Summer Boarding Courses is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to.

SBC EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT

We operate a policy of equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.