Summer Academic Manager

Fixed-term contract between June – August 2026. Accommodation and full board available if necessary.

Are you a bold, confident and charismatic language teacher with an eye on a leadership role? Are you ready to support and direct a team of teachers working with students from different cultures? If you thrive in an entrepreneurial, dynamic and busy environment, then this might be the job for you!

EF Education First’s mission is opening the world through education. EF is a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange.

Your Role

EF Bournemouth Summer School is searching for an energetic and organised individual to join our team as Academic Manager this summer. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your managerial skills whilst gaining experience within an international company. We have openings for onsite live-in roles at our EF summer camp in the seaside town of Bournemouth! This role is available for 8-10 weeks during June, July & August 2026.

You’ll be working with the school management team and your teachers to deliver an exceptional programme for our students. This means ensuring the students have a smooth experience from being placed in a group at the best level with the right teacher through engaging classes to their unforgettable graduation. Your aim will be to ensure the quality of our academic provision to build students’ confidence in actively using the language in the classroom and beyond.

You’ll be supporting the teachers as they plan for lessons, tracking attendance and ensuring the academic facilities and materials are in good order, observing lessons and providing feedback. We’ll expect you to be the academic face of the school visible to and available for students, working closely with the Centre Manager and Activities Manager to ensure that teams work together producing a seamless summer for our students.

Responsibilities

• Working with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students, you will have the overall responsibility for the academic programme in your school.
• You will schedule all classes, including students and rooms, using our computer systems.
• You will be responsible for a team of 20+ teachers, supporting them to ensure all lessons are delivered to exceptional standards.
• This will involve regular meetings and feedback sessions, as a group and 1‑1.
• Teacher observations and discussing the feedback to ensure our teachers continue to develop.
• Shares emergency duty on a rota basis.
• You will be responsible for line‑managing an Academic Coordinator.
• You will set up and run graduation ceremonies, as well as coordinating the admin that is required for these.

Requirements

• Minimum of a TEFL (CELTA preferred).
• Strong leadership skills with some management/team leading experience required.
• Commitment to the highest level of customer service.
• Sociable and fun disposition with the ability to motivate and energise others.
• Financial and business acumen.
• This is a live‑in position where accommodation and full board is provided at no extra cost, there are some residential requirements attached to this.
• English fluency and excellent communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Ability to work and thrive under pressure.
• Clear DBS check and two references.
• Right to work in the UK upon commencement of the start of your contract.

Why you will love EF Bournemouth Summer School

• Continuous professional development for all staff.
• Work in a truly international environment.
• Ambition is nurtured and fast‑tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided.
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition.
• Global career opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• External trainings on safeguarding and mental health first aid.
• Subsidised accommodation available if necessary.
• Cultural and academic centre of UK.

What do our staff say?

• “Able to meet, work with, train and develop a large number of interesting people from all walks of life.”
• “I worked with some amazing people at EF and made friends for life.”
• “I love being exposed to different cultures and I get to practice other languages.”
• “I like all the staff and we work as a team. I also like the diversity we have within the school – both students and staff.”
• “You are encouraged to take on as many challenges as possible, which helps you progress as a professional.”
• “I have enjoyed the opportunity to forge my skills in a management position.”
• “Excellence in customer service - lovely staff and good training.”

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.