EFL Teacher (TEFL Band 2)

Band 2 teachers mainly teach on the English Foundation pathway but may also lead advanced, discussion‑based workshops for Sport Only students and mature and confident English users on the Step Up English pathway.

In this role you'll teach in a vibrant multinational environment with students from over 80 nationalities, gaining extensive hands‑on experience with mixed groups across CEFR levels A1‑C2 in a short timeframe. You'll access a supportive workplace with experienced leadership valuing staff welfare, pursue professional development through best practice sharing and networking, and strengthen leadership by delivering workshops, CPD sessions, and mentoring colleagues. The role balances teaching with camp fun, offering the reward of boosting students' confidence and language abilities.

As a Band 2 teacher you deliver a meaningful, dynamic, interactive language programme responsive to students’ needs, producing high‑quality English Foundation lessons (A1‑C1) covering skills development, functional language, collaborative projects, and Exsportise Language Cup. You may also plan / deliver workshops for sport‑only students on topics like mental performance, physical health, cultural awareness, leadership, and performance analysis, and facilitate advanced Step Up sessions (B2‑C2) with student‑led seminars, presentations, debates, and discussions. Maximum teaching contact is 310 minutes daily or 25.8 hours weekly.

You take full responsibility for students’ safety, welfare, and behaviour during EFL never leaving unattended, actively support Director of Studies with department running including placement testing / exams / feedback / behaviour / teacher support / CPD, comply with Exsportise Teacher standards, liaise on weekly planning / feedback, communicate clear learning outcomes ticked off for progress, maintain notebooks with work/corrections / self‑reviews, enforce no‑phone policy (including break times) encouraging connections, complete admin (lesson plans / profiles / registers / logs), write accurate weekly progress reports, and create vibrant classroom displays.

You attend daily staff meetings, follow Staff Handbook / Centre Manager / DoS guidelines, assist camp setup/pack‑down, and carry out other reasonable duties for smooth operations.

All staff are responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the centre while upholding the highest standards of safety and care. We look for Team Members who are friendly, positive, and approachable, who remain calm and professional in all situations. Staff must be reliable role models with high personal standards, respect confidentiality and professional boundaries, work effectively as team players contributing to a positive environment, and fully embrace the Team Orange spirit.

To be suitable for this role, you need to hold a recognised teaching qualification in English language teaching or education. This could be a CELTA, Trinity TESOL (or equivalent), or a formal teaching qualification such as a PGCE in English/Modern Foreign Languages or QTS for primary teaching. You hold native or near‑native competence in English (minimum CEFR level C2) and possess a first degree or equivalent qualification. You have at least one year’s teaching experience, preferably with international young learners. You are highly organised with excellent time management skills to plan and deliver effective lessons within a busy summer programme. Your excellent communication skills combined with an enthusiastic and friendly attitude help foster positive rapport with students and staff. You are willing to embrace the residential summer school culture, understanding its unique demands and lifestyle. You maintain professionalism through smart appearance and appropriate language, are flexible and adaptable regarding working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Ideally, you hold an advanced teaching qualification such as DELTA, Trinity Dip. TESOL (or equivalent). A Master’s degree in TESOL or Linguistics, a specialism in teaching young learners, prior experience in residential summer schools, and experience working with mixed‑nationality groups are also highly desirable.

Are you enthusiastic about working with young people, committed to safeguarding, a strong team player, flexible about residential hours, appropriately qualified for your chosen role, and excited by a lively – and at times demanding – international summer school environment? If so, submit your application now. We look forward to hearing from you.

All staff must pass employment checks, including confirmation that they are not barred from working with children. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position with us. Working with Exsportise involves direct contact with vulnerable children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.