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Summer School EFL Teacher

Hatherop Castle School, Hatherop, Gloucestershire

Summer School EFL Teacher

OVERVIEW

Wishford Education offers high quality residential summer schools for international students aged 10-16 at Westonbirt School and aged 8 – 12 at Hatherop Castle School.

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic, TEFLI qualified teachers to plan and teach lessons within the curriculum framework of the summer schools, lead activities and excursions involving students attending summer schools, and supervise students in a residential setting.

The post holders will report to the Director of Studies, and will have no line reports.

The following vacancy is available for summer 2026:

 

Westonbirt School

Dates: 05/07/26 – 02/08/26

Paid induction dates: 02/07/26 – 04/07/26 (2.5 days)

This role has the option to be residential.

NB: Induction period is paid at £11.77 (18-20 years old) or £14.69 (21 + years old) per hour (including holiday pay).

 

Hatherop Castle School

Dates: 05/07/26 – 19/08/26

Paid induction dates: 02/07/26 – 04/07/26 (2.5 days)

This role has the option to be residential.

NB: Induction period is paid at £11.77 (18-20 years old) or £14.69 (21 + years old) per hour (including holiday pay).

 

HOURS, SALARY & BENEFITS

The weekly working hours are 48.

Duties will be assigned on the weekly rota for six out of seven days a week.

The weekly wage is £650 – £725 (dependent on experience, including holiday pay).

Benefits include:

  • Accommodation
  • Three meals per day
  • Free parking on site
  • Fully paid DBS check
  • Advanced safeguarding training
  • First aid training

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The post holder will undertake the below responsibilities.

Planning: To plan relevant, structured, realistically paced, varied and enjoyable lessons within the curriculum framework of the summer schools. Lessons will include English language and Integration Project sessions.

Teaching: To teach the above lessons in an inclusive, motivational and inspirational way, always in the target language, promoting the use of the target language at all times, creating a positive learning environment in which every student can develop and feel empowered to make real.

Feedback: To provide formal and informal feedback to students on their progress, including marking student work, writing a final report and communicating with the student and other stakeholders.

Academic administration: To undertake all required administrative tasks related to teaching and planning, including taking registers, recording progress and conducting level tests.

Level testing: To take part in testing students’ English language level on arrival.

Activities: To lead sports and other free time activities aligned with the post holder’s interest and experience in an inclusive way, ensuring that opportunities for improving English language skills and cultural integration between foreign students and UK hosts are maximised throughout.

Excursions: To lead and supervise a group of students during half-day and all-day excursions, keeping to timings and itineraries, ensuring that students are provided with a culturally enriching experience.

Pastoral care: To provide a nurturing environment to all students, showing awareness of their needs as short-term study abroad pupils, taking part in supervision duties both on-site and off-site and acting appropriately on emerging needs.

Other duties: To undertake any other relevant duties pertaining to the summer school provision, as reasonably requested.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Undergraduate degree
  • TEFLI qualification (CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or similar)

Desirable

  • Basic safeguarding qualification
  • First Aid training

Experience:

Desirable

  • Experience working with children
  • Experience teaching in a summer school setting
  • Experience leading activities for children
  • Experience providing pastoral care

Skills:

  • Fluent English language skills (native or CEFR C2)
  • Effective communication
  • Team working
  • Flexibility
  • Sense of humour

Personality:

  • Honesty
  • Care and empathy
  • Student-centredness
  • Positivity and proactivity
  • Drive to go above and beyond

 

Candidate Pack – Hatherop Castle School

Candidate Pack – Westonbirt School

 

Application Form – Westonbirt School

Application Form – Hatherop Castle School

To apply, please read the full candidate pack, and apply using our online application form.

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Contact

+44 (0)1249 713 908

Wishford Education, 25-27 High Street, Corsham,
Wiltshire, SN13 0ES

 

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