Are you a passionate Bulgarian speaker who enjoys inspiring young people to celebrate their language and culture?
ACS International School Cobham is seeking a Bulgarian Home Language Enrichment (HLE) Tutor to deliver a weekly co-curricular programme for students aged 4–14 who speak Bulgarian at home. This is a rewarding opportunity to help children develop confidence in their home language while strengthening their connection to Bulgarian culture in a welcoming and supportive school environment.
The Role
Working closely with the Home Language Enrichment Coordinator, you will plan and deliver engaging weekly lessons that:
- Develop students' conversational Bulgarian and grammatical accuracy
- Celebrate Bulgarian culture, traditions, festivals and history
- Create a welcoming &slshquothome away from home&slshquot where students can connect through their shared language and heritage
- Work towards an end-of-year project to be shared with families.
You'll also:
- Maintain student attendance records
- Complete required school safeguarding and compliance training
- Manage the programme within an agreed budget
- Build positive relationships with parents and the wider school community.
We're Looking For:
Essential:
- Native or home-speaker level fluency in Bulgarian
- Strong knowledge of Bulgarian culture and history
- Academic experience
- A proven track record of professionalism and reliability.
Desirable:
- Teaching qualification or relevant degree/certificate
- Recent teaching experience
- Experience working with children aged 4–14
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with parents
- Competent using Apple Mac computers.
Position Details
- Start Date: 1 September 2026
- Location: ACS International School Cobham, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1BL
- Hours: 1 hour per week (day to be agreed), term time only
- Salary: Competitive hourly rate (shared with shortlisted applicants) The role is paid over 52 weeks to include training and meeting time.
Safeguarding:
ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of ACS are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to pre-employment compliance checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Bulgarian HLE in Cobham employer: ACS International Schools
ACS International Schools is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment at our Hillingdon campus. With a focus on professional development, teachers enjoy manageable class sizes and a maximum of 21 teaching hours per week, allowing for meaningful engagement with students. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, combined with outstanding facilities and proximity to London, makes ACS a rewarding place to grow your career in education.
