EFL Teacher

Embassy Summer; Hastings, Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A summer education program provider in the UK is seeking teachers to guide young students in developing their Life Skills and Academic Skills. The role involves delivering engaging lessons, promoting student welfare, and actively participating in their development. Applicants should have a valid TEFL qualification and a passion for teaching. Compensation includes up to £699.45 weekly, plus free accommodation. This position offers the chance to work closely with international students in an immersive environment.

Benefits

Free full board residential accommodation

Competitive gross weekly pay

Qualifications

• Desire to work in education/learning.
• Experience in a residential environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of students.
• Deliver engaging lessons and provide feedback.
• Monitor student welfare and manage the classroom.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to motivate students

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Completed or studying level 6 qualification

TEFL course (min 120 hours input)

Job description

Join our winning team of global superstars in summer 2026

Embassy Summer, under its parent company EC English, offers award winning summer vacation programmes for young people across multiple locations in the UK, Malta, Spain, South Africa & UAE. Students learn English or Spanish whilst immersing themselves in the local culture and surroundings. Our programmes are a combination of language classes, exciting excursions and fun-filled sporting, creative and social activities.

From its humble beginnings in Hastings over four decades ago, Embassy Summer has today evolved into a globally recognised and trusted brand. Our vision is to help our students succeed in a global community. We love bringing our young learners from around the world together through a common language and building global connections.

Position Summary

Teachers facilitate the development of the Life Skills and Academic Skills of the students by engaging the students in conversation and providing feedback that helps them develop their communicative skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact
• Teaching the Embassy Summer lesson
• Delivering engaging lessons that encourage students to actively participate
• Providing feedback that facilitates the development of communication skills
• Maximising student satisfaction by ensuring their experience meets or exceeds their expectations
• Playing an active role in the development of students’ life skills throughout their Embassy Summer experience

Specific duties include

• To teach the Embassy Summer lesson
• To manage the classroom appropriately
• To monitor student welfare and report any concerns immediately
• To attend daily lesson preparation sessions
• To act on feedback from observations
• To attend at least one weekly workshop
• To complete academic administration in a timely manner
• To attend all relevant meetings
• To lead activities if requested to do so
• To carry out residential supervision duties, including meal and bedtime supervision (where applicable)
• To carry out other duties necessary for the smooth running of the centre as required

Organisational Compliance

The job holder will be expected to operate in accordance with the company’s Code of Conduct, and any local policies and operating procedures relating to academic, welfare and safeguarding matters.

Employees are required to cooperate fully with all arrangements in place related to Health and Safety which include implementation and compliance with control measures resultant from risk assessments and engagement with, and completion of, any relevant Health and Safety training.

Education Required

• To have completed or be studying a level 6 qualification or above (eg Degree level)
• To have completed a TEFL course (min 120 hours input)
• To complete a 4-hour summer teaching induction

Education Desired

• CELTA, Trinity ESOL
• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent (Level 6 Qualifications and Credit Framework)

Essential criteria

• Desire to work in education / learning
• Enthusiasm to learn and deliver lessons that motivate and engage teenage learners

Desired criteria

• Experience of working with people
• Experience of working in a residential environment

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Interested in developing teaching skills
• Ability to motivate, engage and inspire students
• Demonstrates the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Responds well to a challenge

Working week

• 6 days out of 7 per week (only 5 contact teaching days)
• 42 hours (inclusive of 30 contact teaching hours plus preparation)
• (15 contact teaching hours per week if on a half-day teaching schedule + activities)

Remuneration

Gross weekly pay: up to £699.45 (£624.12 + Holiday pay £75.33) depending on EFL qualification

FREE Full board residential accommodation included

Staff uniform

All staff are required to wear the designated company uniform while on duty. Employees must ensure that the uniform is worn properly, maintained in a clean and presentable condition, and always adheres to the company’s dress code standards.

Disclosure and Barring Service

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Equality and Diversity

Equality and diversity are at the heart of everything we do. Our learning opportunities are open to everyone, regardless of their background and circumstances, and we apply the same standards to the staff we employ.