EFL Teacher - Residential in Egham

Application Deadline: 14 June 2026

Department: Year-Rounds Groups

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Summer Programmes UK

Compensation: £540 / week

Description

Working Hours: 36 hours per week (32 Contact Teaching hours)

Reports To: Director of Studies

Salary: £540 per week + holiday remuneration

Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term

Programme dates for 2026: Summer - 29/06/2026 - 12/08/2026

Summer - Edinburgh and Royal Holloway centres open on 16/06/2026

Overview

As an EFL Teacher with Oxford International Junior Programmes, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality English lessons at one of our residential language centres. Ensuring all lessons are enjoyable, creative and delivered to a high standard.

All candidates need to be over 18 years old, eligible to work in the UK and willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check and/or an Overseas Police Check.

Must-Haves

• Experience working with children/teenagers, ideally in a residential camp setting or similar.
• A positive and flexible approach to work, along with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• A desire to work with students aged between 8-17.
• The ability to demonstrate respect for equal opportunities and respect for race and diversity.
• A bachelor’s degree and a CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Academic duties

• Ensure lessons are delivered to the highest standard by:
• Preparing lessons and adapting existing materials to suit your students’ needs and abilities.
• Delivering lessons 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.
• Encouraging student participation through a positive and enthusiastic approach to your work.
• Managing student behaviour effectively to allow each learner to experience an academically fulfilling environment.

Administration Duties

• Ensure the academic team works smoothly by:
• Attending staff meetings, as and when necessary.
• Remaining impartial and fair, following the assessment criteria provided.
• Keeping administration up-to-date. These are to be completed in a professional and timely manner, as delegated by the Director of Studies: Registers, Record of Work and Reports.

Student welfare

• Ensure the student body is safe and happy in our care by:
• Maintaining proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare.
• Complying with Oxford International Junior Programmes’ Child Safeguarding policy at all times.

General

• Further successfully perform your role by:
• Responding to emergencies whenever necessary.
• Maintaining suitable levels of student discipline, safety, and welfare.
• Always encouraging students to use English.
• Carrying out and/or consult risk assessments whenever required.
• Attending the company’s staff training weekend (where applicable).
• Attending all induction days prior to the students arriving.
• Attending all staff briefings and take part in all necessary health and safety training.
• Committing to being a positive role model throughout your employment.
• Carrying out all other reasonable tasks.

Expectations

• Represent the company in a reputable and professional manner at all times.
• Commit to the safeguarding of all participants on our programmes.
• Adapt to the changing demands of working with young people in a residential setting.

Why Work with Oxford International?

We are a highly respected organisation, committed to providing a professional environment in which staff can develop their skills working with young people.

Disclaimer

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision. Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.