Ministay Teacher and Activity Leader (October 2025 - September 2026) in Edinburgh

At UKLC, we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 11-17 years. Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life-changing experiences for young international learners. As a Teacher and Activity Leader on our out of summer courses, you will play a dual role in delivering engaging EFL lessons and participating in activities, sports, and excursions. You will create a safe and supportive environment where students can grow their skills, build confidence, and make lasting connections.

Job Description

• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Reporting to: Operations Coordinator

Preparation

• Attend online induction training.
• Assist with centre setup, including classroom and activity space preparation.

Teaching and Activity Delivery

• Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the centre as required.
• Plan and deliver engaging EFL lessons tailored to student needs, using UKLC's British Council-accredited syllabus.
• Create a positive learning environment and take all necessary measures to ensure students get the most out of the lessons and enjoy themselves.
• Emphasise oral communication, ensuring students gain confidence in their English skills.
• Maintain discipline and create a positive learning environment.
• Be punctual for all lessons, activities and excursions.
• Organise and supervise sports, activities, excursions and mealtimes required on a rota basis.
• Ensure the success of the activities by participating fully and encouraging the involvement of students.
• Integrate the excursions into the classroom using link lessons.
• Lead excursions and ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times.
• Ensure that all activity equipment and materials are in place for the start of an activity and returned at the end.
• Deal quickly and effectively with student and Group Leader queries and where necessary report any problems to the appropriate member of the management team.

Feedback, Communication and Administration

• Support students and group leaders, addressing any queries and escalating issues as needed.
• Complete all class registers, work records, reports and certificates as required.
• Assist with placement testing and the marking of tests.
• Read, understand and sign off to all risk assessments for excursions.
• Provide exit feedback at the end of your contract to support programme improvement.

Safeguarding and Professionalism

• UKLC is committed to implementing our Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• All successful candidates will need to complete Prevent and Safeguarding e-learning.
• Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook and information on AirManual.
• Maintain good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
• Safeguard the welfare and protection of the students in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
• Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting UKLC's values at all time.
• Maintain an entirely professional manner at all times.
• Follow the dress code in the Culture Book at all times.

Working Hours

• A Teacher/Activity Leader is required to work 22 sessions per fortnight based on a six-day working week.
• A session is defined as approximately three hours teaching, an afternoon activity, an evening activity or a half-day excursion (a full-day excursion is two sessions).
• Teacher/Activity Leaders will teach at least once on the days lessons take place.
• Airport transfers may be considered as one or two sessions depending on the duration.
• In some centres, teaching may take place at weekends and it may be necessary for teachers to work on six consecutive days.
• UKLC have a comprehensive and highly commended British Council accredited syllabus which our teaching team use. Therefore, paid planning is not included in your working hours.

Session Breakdown

• 8:30 – 9am: Team Meeting
• 9 – 12:30pm (including a half-hour unpaid break)
• 2 – 5:30pm (including a half-hour unpaid break)
• 7:30 – 11pm (including a half-hour unpaid break)

Salary and Benefits

• All salaries are paid monthly in arrears.
• The weekly salaries below include holiday pay.
• Holiday pay is added to final pay packet.
• Full-board accommodation is provided for Teacher and Activity Leaders who choose to be residential (except homestay programmes which are non-residential).
• Weekly Salary of £549.14 including holiday pay.

Person Specification

• Essential
• Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people.
• Educated to degree level (level 6).
• CELTA / Trinity Cert TESOL / Qualified Teacher Status in English/ Modern Foreign Languages/Primary.
• Desirable
• Native English speaker / near native level of English.
• Confident use of basic Microsoft Office Products especially Excel.
• Knowledge of the local area.
• Creative ideas.
• Able to utilise different online tools and search engines effectively.
• Able to confidently use filters and formulas in Excel.
• A desire to work with young people from different cultures.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Interest in sports or relevant activities.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.

Legal requirements

• Full right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of 2 reference checks.
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable).
• Review of the applicant's online footprint and publicly accessible social media profiles, in line with statutory guidance for safer recruitment.
• We will seek to run Prohibited List Checks (if applicable).

Available Centres

• Cheshire Campus, Crewe (residential)
• St Swithun's School, Winchester (residential)
• Newbattle College, Edinburgh (residential)
• Chester Homestay (non-residential only)
• Queen Anne's School, Reading (residential)

This job description is an outline of your main responsibilities. Within the context of your contract of employment, the company may, within reason, request you undertake other tasks and duties as needs dictate.