Teacher and Activity Leader (Summer 2026)

At UKLC, we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 8‑17 years. Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life‑changing experiences for young international learners.

Contract Details

• Contract type: Fixed Term
• Reporting to: Course Director
• Opportunity for Progression: Course Director

Pre‑Summer Preparation

• Attend an online pre‑summer training session and in‑person inductions.
• Attend the team induction and assist with centre set‑up.

Summer Teaching and Activity Delivery

• Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the centre.
• Plan and deliver engaging EFL lessons tailored to student needs, using UKLC’s British Council‑accredited syllabus.
• Create a positive learning environment to ensure students get the most out of the lessons and enjoy themselves.
• Assist with placement testing and the marking of tests.
• Emphasise oral communication and a growth in the students’ confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain discipline.
• Be punctual for all lessons, activities and excursions.
• Be observed by the Course Director/Senior Academic Leadership and by other interested parties (you will be notified in advance).
• Organise and supervise sports, activities, excursions and mealtimes 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 when required and ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times.
• Ensure that all equipment and materials are in place for the start of a session and returned at the end.
• Deal quickly and effectively with student and group leader queries.

Feedback, Communication and Administration

• Support students and group leaders, addressing any queries and escalating issues to the appropriate member of the management team as needed.
• Attend and contribute positively to all daily team meetings.
• Feedback regularly to your Course Director and Centre Manager.
• Complete all class registers, work records, reports and certificates as required.
• Read, understand and sign off to all risk assessments for excursions and activities.
• Submit end‑of‑contract feedback 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 times.
• Maintain an entirely professional manner at all times.
• Follow the dress code in the Culture Book at all times.

Working Hours

• 22 sessions per fortnight based on a six‑day working week. A session is approximately three and a half hours. This would be a teaching session, an activity session, an evening activity or a half‑day excursion. A full‑day excursion is two sessions.
• If a session is 3‑hours or more, you will get a half hour break (or two fifteen‑minute breaks).
• Teacher and 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.

Salary and Benefits

• Full‑board accommodation is provided for residential team members. No deduction is made from salary for board and lodgings, and you will be fully catered for during your time with us.
• All salaries are paid monthly in arrears (on the last day of the month). Holiday pay is added to your final pay packet.
• Weekly salary (including holiday pay) for teachers outside London:

• Newly Qualified (TEFLI, no experience): £582.76 (residential) / £610.78 (non‑residential)
• 12 months + experience: £593.97 (residential) / £621.99 (non‑residential)
• 3 years + experience or TEFLQ: £605.18 (residential) / £633.20 (non‑residential)

• Newly Qualified (TEFLI, no experience): £582.76 (residential) / £650.01 (non‑residential)
• 12 months + experience: £593.97 (residential) / £661.21 (non‑residential)
• 3 years + experience or TEFLQ: £605.18 (residential) / £672.42 (non‑residential)

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people.
• Educated to degree level (level 6).
• Qualifications: CELTA / Trinity Cert TESOL / Qualified Teacher Status in English / Modern Foreign Languages / Primary.
• Native English speaker / near native level of English.
• Confident use of basic Microsoft Office Products especially Excel.
• 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).

Desirable

• 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.
• Interest in sports or relevant activities.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.
• 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.

Available Centres

• Bristol – Clifton College – 7th July to 18th August
• Cheltenham – Dean Close School – 8th July to 19th August
• Crewe – Cheshire Campus – 14th June to 9th August
• Hatfield – Queenswood School – 6th July to 3rd August
• London – King’s College (Waterloo Campus) – 6th July to 31st August
• London – Queen Mary University London – 21st June to 23rd August
• Manchester – Chetham’s School – 6th July to 3rd August
• Nantwich – Reaseheath College – 3rd July to 31st July
• Portsmouth – University of Portsmouth – 1st July to 29th July
• Reading – Queen Anne’s School – 5th July to 9th August
• Winchester – St Swithun’s School – 13th July to 10th August
• York – Bootham School – 5th July to 2nd August

Join Us!

Play a pivotal role in creating meaningful experiences for young learners. Inspire students and enrich lives. Help deliver a summer that students will never forget.