SUMMER 2025 - JULY & AUGUST

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WHO ARE WE?

PLUS is providing summer English courses for young overseas students aged between 10 and 17 years old. As one of the largest summer school providers in the UK, we take pride in being market leaders and are fully accredited by The British Council.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF EFL TEACHER?

You will assist with the aims of the academic department in the delivery of a high-quality academic program. PLUS adopts a student-centered, communicative methodology integrating engaging classroom learning with dynamic post-lesson activities that reinforce learning in a fun, social setting. You will be in charge of your classroom setting it up in a student-friendly manner following the instructions and guidelines delivered to you by your line manager during your induction.

CENTRES FOR SUMMER 2025:

Epsom | Kingston | Uxbridge | Hatfield | Chelmsford | Bath | Ellesmere | Edinburgh | Loughborough | Tonbridge | St Edmunds | York | Windsor | Stirling

The contract length is 2 8 weeks, depending on your availability and the centre. You can be either residential or non-residential.

Accommodation: Full board accommodation is offered if required.

Residential teachers agree to assist with excursions 1 day a week (approx. 9 hours) or equivalent involvement in leisure activities
Hours of Work

Dependant on centre and teaching package:

Minimum teaching hours 12 per week
Up to 30 hours in a handful of centres, may include leisure activities or supervision duties
YOU MUST:

Have either of the following qualifications:

Bachelors Degree or higher
Trinity TESOL Cert or Cambridge CELTA or equivalent* (B.Ed, PGCE (Primary English/MFL, Secondary English/MFL) Courses must be externally validated, contain at least six hours teaching practice and a minimum of 100 hours of ELT/TESOL input. Applicants who have completed 100% online courses may be considered.
As well as:

Have the right to work in the UK
Be willing to undergo the Enhanced DBS Check or Police Criminal Record Check if you are coming from abroad
Provide 2 referees
Commit to ensuring the safety and welfare of participants and staff
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?

Previous teaching experience although we do welcome applications from newly qualified teachers
Previous knowledge and experience of summer schools or short courses.
Experience of working with young Learners
Experience of using IT systems
Culturally sensitive with a native speaker level of English
Demonstrates a high-level understanding of English language teaching and learning
Focused on quality and student outcomes
Team player with the ability to work collaboratively
Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills can work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Punctual, reliable and flexible with an interest in professional development
SAFEGUARDING AND ELIGIBILITY CHECKS:

All current holders of roles involving responsibility for or substantial access to under 18s, and all new appointees to such roles, will have appropriate suitability checks, for example with the Disclosure and Barring Service (in England and Wales) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (in Scotland), in line with the organisations stringent safeguarding policy.

All gaps in employment will need to be explained, and a minimum of two references are required. These can be academic as well as professional. All references will be contacted and specifically asked whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be working with anyone under the age of 18.

Please note that due to post-Brexit restrictions, you must be a UK resident or have UK residency to work in our UK Camps.