Wycombe Abbey School EFL Teacher

UK Language Courses group; High Wycombe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate EFL Teachers to inspire and educate international students aged 11-17. This role involves planning and delivering dynamic English lessons while fostering a positive learning atmosphere. As part of a dedicated team, you will engage in various activities, ensuring students enjoy their educational journey. With opportunities for progression and professional development, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact on young learners from diverse backgrounds. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and eager to create memorable experiences, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full-board accommodation

Holiday pay

Monthly salary payments

Qualifications

• Experience in summer schools or working with young people is essential.
• Degree-level education and relevant teaching certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging EFL lessons for international students.
• Participate in activities and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Provide feedback and maintain communication with management.

Skills

Native English speaker

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creativity

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Degree level education

CELTA / Trinity Cert TESOL

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

Excel

Job description

EFL Teacher Position

English Teachers are required to teach for 3 hours in the morning. Morning lessons include English for Academic Purposes & Exams, 21st Century Skills, and British Culture.

At UKLC, we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 11-17 years. Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life-changing experiences for young international learners.

As a Teacher, you are responsible for planning and delivering engaging EFL lessons that meet the needs of international students. You will play an active role in the wider programme by participating in activities, excursions, and ensuring a safe and positive environment. Please note that the EFL Teacher position can be combined with the Specialist Elective Teacher or the Activity Leader role.

If you are interested in working as an EFL Teacher plus an additional role, please email [e-mail] for more information.

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reporting to: Course Director and Regional Academic Manager
Opportunity for Progression: Course Director

Pre-Summer Preparation

• Attend the company and academic induction and assist with the centre set up as required.
• Attend the pre-summer online training.
• Read through AirManual.

Summer Teaching Delivery

• Meet and greet students at the centre as required.
• Prepare and deliver lessons to a high standard, following UKLC’s British Council-accredited syllabus.
• Emphasise oral communication and active learning to engage students in and out of the classroom.
• Create a positive learning environment and take all necessary measures to ensure students get the most out of the lessons and enjoy themselves.
• Maintain discipline and ensure that students understand what they have to do.
• Be punctual for all meetings and lessons.
• Be observed by the Course Director/Senior Academic Leadership and by other interested parties (notified in advance).

Feedback, Communication and Administration

• Participate in daily team meetings and provide regular feedback to the Course Director and Centre Manager.
• Deal quickly and effectively with student and Group Leader queries and where necessary report any problems to the appropriate member of the management team.
• Complete all class registers, work records, reports, and certificates accurately. Read, understand and sign off to all risk assessments for excursions.
• 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 comply with the Teacher Handbook.
• Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook and 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 professionalism in all interactions with students, group leaders, and team members.
• Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.
• Follow the dress code in the Teacher Handbook at all times.

Working Hours

An English Teacher is required to work 17.5 hours per week (including 2.5 hours of teachers’ meetings) on a five-day working week. An EFL teacher will teach three hours in the morning on the days where lessons take place. Teaching may take place at weekends. UKLC have a comprehensive and highly commended British Council accredited syllabus which our teaching team use. Therefore, paid planning is not included in your working hours.

Session Breakdown

• 8:30 – 9am: Team Meetings on Teaching Days
• 9 -12:30pm: English lessons (including two 15-minute unpaid breaks)

Salary and Benefits

• All salaries are paid monthly in arrears.
• The weekly salaries below include holiday pay.
• Holiday pay is added to final pay packet.
• Full-board accommodation is provided for EFL Teachers who choose to be residential.

EFL Teacher	Weekly Rate
Newly Qualified (TEFLI, no experience)	£171.00 (£191.64 including holiday pay)
12 months + experience	£183.00 (£205.09 including holiday pay)
3 years + experience or TEFLQ	£191.00 (£214.05 including holiday pay)

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (level 6)
• CELTA / Trinity Cert TESOL/ Qualified Teacher Status in Primary, English or Modern Foreign Languages.

Skills and Knowledge

• Native English speaker/ near native level of English.
• Competent with Excel.
• Knowledge of the local area.
• Creative ideas.

Personal Qualities

• Energy and enthusiasm.
• A desire to work with young people from different cultures.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.

Legal Requirements

• Full right to work in the UK.

Safer Recruitment Checks

• Minimum of 2 reference checks.
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable).

Sample 2-Week Timetable: EFL Teacher

The timetable below shows a sample working week of an EFL Teacher. An English teacher will do 5 days of teaching, three hours per day, which could fall on the weekend. This rota is simply an example (of the weeks including an excursion).

This job description is an outline of your main responsibilities. Within the context of your contract of employment, the company may, within reason, request you undertake other tasks and duties as needs dictate.