EFL Teacher

EFL teachers are at the heart of what we do, delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons in a multicultural setting. They are instrumental in helping students become more confident and equipped with 21st-century communication skills. Teachers promote a culture of respect and understanding and encourage our students to love learning through fun and engaging lessons. At SBC, teachers play a huge role in enriching our students' experience, making their time with us truly unforgettable.

The English Adventurers Programme is a two-week course for students at all levels, from A1 to C1, designed to build confidence and practical skills in English. Teachers guide students through interactive lessons, collaborative projects, role-play, and storytelling, helping them develop fluency, accuracy, and effective communication. Learning extends beyond the classroom with excursions and fieldwork that provide authentic opportunities to practise English in real-world settings.

Responsible To: The Director of Studies

The Site: Headington Oxford International Summer School is located in the leafy suburb of Headington in Oxford, yet it is only a mile from the very centre of the historic town. The school educates around 1,000 students from 30 different nationalities. This international element means the host school is perfectly geared toward providing a welcoming and exciting atmosphere for summer school students. The facilities are excellent, with newly decorated bright accommodation for students and staff. The school is for students aged 13-16 and the capacity is approximately 200 students a week.

Ways We Support Our Teachers:

• Fully paid DBS check
• Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
• All meals and accommodation included
• CPD and Appraisals
• Staff Well-being Initiative
• Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
• Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
• Online safeguarding and prevent training
• Professional, fun and supportive environment

Additional Role Specific Support:

• Allocated planning and preparation sessions
• CPD sessions and workshops with Director of Studies
• Observations with feedback and Action Points

Remuneration: You will be paid a gross amount of £815 per week, paid weekly in arrears and subject to statutory deductions. This amount includes holiday pay at 12.07% of your basic weekly pay, where your basic weekly pay is £727.22, and the holiday pay element totals £87.78.

Working Hours: A normal working week for Teachers will consist of up to 45 hours per week over six working days. All staff will receive one full day off per week.

Main Duties:

• Prioritising the safeguarding and well-being of students
• Following all health and safety guidelines
• Demonstrating flexibility
• Helping ensure students do not breach school rules
• Interacting with students professionally
• Providing support during meals and breaks
• Assisting with student sign-ins and airport transfers

Teaching Duties:

• Familiarising yourself with the SBC syllabus
• Delivering lessons
• Cultivating a student-centred learning environment
• Setting assignments
• Catering to individual needs
• Reviewing work, marking, and providing feedback
• Handling administrative tasks
• Encouraging participation
• Attending meetings and CPD
• Planning for lesson observations

About You: All members of staff employed by SBC will be expected to bring certain key qualities to the operation. There must be a professional interest in working with young people and particularly international children. Safety and welfare of the students is of paramount importance at SBC and a practical enforcing of this belief should be a quality exhibited by all staff.

We Look For Staff Who Are Approachable, giving them the necessary skills to achieve their future goals.

TO APPLY: We want to make sure we do all we can to set candidates up for success in this process. If you require any adjustments to help you at interview and/or you have any questions at all, please contact us at: [email protected]

Please note, as this post involves direct contact with vulnerable children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.

SHOULD YOU BE SUCCESSFUL: Any gaps in your CV will be enquired about and must be explained satisfactorily. You will have to prove your Right to Work in the UK. You will provide the details of two recent and relevant referees who we will contact and specifically ask about your suitability to work with children and any concerns. You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), and equivalent if you live, or have lived, outside of the UK. You will be asked to state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children. Official identification and certificates will be required for our records.

Please be aware that SBC may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet our safeguarding duties.

SBC SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT: Summer Boarding Courses is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to.