Our vision is to create an unforgettable summer school experience for our students. Our students travel from across the world to attend our programmes. Typically, students will receive 15 hours English language tuition per week supplemented with a comprehensive activity programme.

We believe the academic programme is fundamental to a successful summer programme. To make sure our students get the most out of their experience with us we need the best and brightest teachers to deliver fun and engaging English lessons. To help you achieve this, we provide every teacher with course books for students and comprehensive teachers books for you to follow, giving you the foundations to teach to the best of your ability!

Below are some of the responsibilities you will take on as an EFL Teacher:

Prepare and adapt existing materials to suit your students needs and abilities
Deliver 32 hours worth of lessons each week, with the aim of achieving the objectives of the syllabus and to the standards set out in your Teacher Handbook and/or the Oxford International Junior Programmes syllabus
Manage student behaviour effectively to allow each learner to experience an academically fulfilling environment
Encourage student participation through a positive and enthusiastic approach to your work
Attend staff meetings, as and when necessary
Keep all administration up-to-date. This will include class registers, work records and student reports. These are to be completed in a professional and timely manner, as delegated by the Director of Studies
There will be a requirement for you to be observed by a TEFL Q qualified observer. In some circumstances you may also be observed by a group leader

This list is not an exhaustive but we hope this information gives you an understanding of the fundamental responsibilities and tasks of the role.

To be considered for the role you will need:

A TrinityTESOL or CELTA certificate (other TEFL qualifications may be accepted if they have been validated by an external body and include a minimum 6 hours of observed teaching practice)
A degree from any discipline
Be 18 years old and over
Right to work in the UK
Be a proficient user of English
To be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check

Although not essential to the role, it would be great if you have:

CELTAYL or YL extension
Experience working in a junior residential setting

We also look for people that can demonstrate:

The ability to deliver engaging and interactive English language lessons
Use different strategies for effective classroom management
Develop and adapt materials to suit the students needs
The ability to implement a variety of teaching strategies and methods
Show a flexible approach to your work, along with the ability to cope with changing priorities
Have a commitment to fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why choose Oxford International Junior Programmes?

We are a highly respected organisation, being named winner of the 2018/2019 Educational Tour Operator of the Year by iStudy Guide. With over 25 years experience, employing thousands of seasonal staff, we know how to provide you with a rewarding and meaningful workplace experience. We will provide you with a professional and fun platform to develop your experiences working with children and teenagers.

Oxford International Junior Programmes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, all successful applicants will need to read and agree to Oxford Internationals Child Protection Policy; explain any work and/or educational history gaps; undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure or overseas equivalent; provide details of two referees that can objectively comment on your suitability to work with children; show evidence of entitlement to work in the UK.



DATES AND LOCATIONS
Spring Programme: 30/03/2025 - 16/04/2025

Summer programme: 29/06/2025 - 12/08/2025

Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham
Christ's Hospital School, Horsham
Bradfield College, Reading
Sparsholt University, Winchester
Greenwich University, London
Goldsmiths University, London
Oxford Brookes University, London