EFL Summer School Teacher Summer 2026 (Residential/Non-Residential)

Join to apply for the EFL Summer School Teacher role at CATS Global Schools. Are you qualified to teach EFL and are free between June to August 2026? Why not gain or expand your classroom teaching experience at one of our Study Holidays centres? Experienced and newly qualified teachers are welcome.

What’s In It For You

• We are a British Council accredited, leading provider of summer school study holidays.
• We welcome over 6,000 young learners each summer, between mid‑June to mid‑August.
• Our mission is to help students improve their English while having a fun and unforgettable holiday.
• During their 7‑14 day stay, our students experience engaging classroom lessons and a lively program of activities and excursions.
• It’s a great opportunity to work with a range of ages, levels of ability and students from a multi‑cultural environment.
• Our class sizes are small: 15 students on average; students vary in age from 8‑17, depending on centre and course booked.
• Ready‑made lesson materials: Provided to align with our syllabus; comprehensive teacher notes are available to reduce planning times.
• DELTA/ Training Incentives: You are welcome to attend a free CPD EFL teaching course ahead of starting work. In addition, qualifying teachers may apply for a free DELTA 1 Module post summer. There are also a range of online CPD sessions available to you.

Experience

• Ideal opportunity to gain or further your CELTA or PGCE teaching experience as you will be welcomed and supported by a highly experienced academic leadership team.
• This is especially attractive for NQTs/ECTs, as we offer weekly CPD sessions.
• We further support you with observations and appraisals.

We support you:

• We have an experienced academic management team who return to our centres year‑on‑year.
• We also have a dedicated Academic & Training Manager and Academic Advisor available throughout the summer.

Career opportunities:

• Potential for opportunities beyond our summer schools, into our year‑round schools in Cambridge, Canterbury and London.

Contract Options Explained

Locations: Uxbridge (West London), Oakham, Northampton, Cambridge, Canterbury, Bournemouth, York, and roles in Central London.

Contract lengths: You can choose contracts from 3‑8 weeks long, between 20th June to mid‑late August 2026. Depending on your flexibility and chosen school. You will ideally be available throughout July. Dates can be a little flexible. We can provide optional full‑board accommodation in all centres excluding central London.

Non‑Residential Contracts (All Locations)

• Hours: Options of contracts from 16, 32 or 42 hours per week.
• 15 hours teaching + 1 hour CPD over 5 days per week (usually Monday to Friday).
• 30 hours teaching + 2 hours CPD only over 5 days per week (usually Monday to Friday) + admin.
• 42 hours contracts – 6 days per week (usually Monday to Saturday).
• 15‑30 hours teaching + teacher admin time, welfare of student time and/or leading excursions/activities.

Pay and hours for Non‑Residential Teachers

• 42 hours per week over 6 days – £624.60 per week / £629.60 for 1+ years experience / £639.60 for 3+ years experience + holiday entitlement.
• 32 hours per week over 5 days – £520.67 per week / £525.67 for 1+ years experience / £535.67 for 3+ years experience + holiday entitlement.
• 16 hours per week over 5 days – £260.33 per week / £265.33 for 1+ years experience / £275.33 for 3+ years experience + holiday entitlement.
• Loyalty Payments (if applicable) – £20 per week, paid at the end of your contract.

Residential Contracts

Locations: Bournemouth, Uxbridge (West London), Canterbury, Northampton, Oakham, York.

Hours: 42 hours per week – 15 or 30 hours teaching + teacher admin time, welfare of student time and/or leading excursions/activities.

Pay for Residential Teachers (42 hours per week over 6 days):

• Teacher £577.47 per week / £583.03 for 1+ year experience / £594.14 for 3+ years experience + holiday entitlement.
• Loyalty Payments – £20 per week, paid at the end of your contract.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Teachers should have a first degree or equivalent and must be EFL/TESOL qualified (e.g., CELTA, CertTESOL or another TEFL certificate meeting Accreditation UK criteria).
• PGCEs in English, Modern Foreign Languages or Primary are also welcomed.
• DELTA/DipTESOL or equivalent MA qualification desirable.
• Educated to Degree level (preferred).
• Experience of teaching using Interactive Whiteboards and Digital Teaching Platform is preferred.
• Experience of teaching Exam Preparation for Trinity GESE is desirable.
• Experience of working with young learners.
• Be collaborative, have a passion for teaching and EFL.
• Have a working knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor you.
• All teaching qualifications must include a minimum of 6 hours of observed teaching practice as part of their course.

Next Steps

Shortlisting will begin week commencing 5th January 2026. We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck!

Commitment to Safeguarding

CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre‑employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines.

Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.