EFL TEACHER (TEFL Band 2)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Available Contract Dates - 27/06/2025 - 09/08/2026
(4-6 weeks starting June 27th or July 4th)
Salary: £730 per week (£651 + 12.07 % holiday pay)
Overview:
As an EFL teacher, your primary responsibility will be to provide excellent English language instruction. With the support of the Director of Studies, you will be expected to plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, and participate in creating a secure and positive atmosphere that fosters learning and enjoyment. All our classes are based on a curriculum especially designed for our students. Furthermore, EFL Teachers will support students in other aspects of their daily routine while with Exsportise.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to earn, learn, and grow while showcasing your skills and enhancing your CV. You'll be able to teach in a multi-national and cultural environment with over 80 nationalities on camp. Additionally, it is a valuable and opportunistic experience that offers networking and future job opportunities with industry professionals in fields of work including - teaching, sports business, professional sports (players), coaching and more. It will also help you grow in a personal and professional capacity by learning and working with Ex-Olympians, professional and international coaches and players, and amazing English teachers with worldwide experience.
Main Roles & Accountabilities
All EFL Teachers (6-10 per venue):
To prepare and deliver high-quality lessons to meet the Company's motto (Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”) and aims. The Exsportise language programme aims to be meaningful, dynamic, interactive, and reactive to students' needs, with an expectation that teachers ensure lessons are engaging, relevant, and fun.
To complete administrative duties such as maintaining accurate lesson plans, class profiles, registers and weekly logs of work done.
To liaise with other teachers and DoS on weekly planning and respond to feedback.
To ensure that clear learning outcomes are known to learners at the start of every lesson and are ticked off once achieved to demonstrate learning throughout the classes.
To ensure that student notebooks are up-to-date, work is marked, mistakes have been corrected, and students' self-reviews have been completed.
To ensure that classroom displays are clear, vibrant, illustrative and representative of the student's weekly work.
To take responsibility for all students' safety, welfare, and behaviour during the EFL programme.
Band 2 EFL Teachers:
Teaching contact time is limited to 5 hours per day and 25 hours per week. In exceptional circumstances, a 6-hour teaching day may be required, in which case you will be compensated with a reduced timetable in another week.
Allocated prep and admin time per day plus meeting and CPD time
No evening social programme work
One on-site duty day assisting with arrivals/departures (if required), otherwise just extra planning time.
You may be allocated a Band 1 teacher as your ‘buddy’ who may be shadowing and supporting you in some of your lessons. The buddy role may also include observing your Band 1 teacher and providing feedback.
To write weekly Progress Reports for all students at the end of each week, ensuring they are accurate and error-free
To assist the DoS with Placement Testing and administering exams if required
Additional / General Duties - Please see the attached Job Description for a more in-depth list of duties and responsibilities associated with the Exsportise role. All staff members have a safeguarding responsibility to the children on camp.
Ways we support our English Teachers:
Paid, job-specific training before student arrival (induction programme)
On-going support from Head Office and our experienced Director of Studies, and external support from our Academic Advisor (1-1 sessions available throughout the summer)
We want to give you the best, so we provide modern and spacious learning environments with state-of-the-art equipment and technology
Buddy system - be paired with a Band 2 (or returning teacher) who can help you learn and adapt to the summer camp environment
Free coffee and tea - we know our teachers love Coffee, so we have a dedicated machine for the EFL department at each venue!
Fully paid Enhanced DBS check
CPD and appraisals
Wellbeing initiative - 24/7 Welfare and Medical support
All meals and accommodation included
Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on-site and via phone/email
Safeguarding and prevent training
Supportive team working environment
About You
All staff are responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the centre. Our top priority is the safety of children and maintaining the highest standards. We require staff members to exhibit high personal standards and to be friendly, positive, and approachable while maintaining a professional and calm demeanour. Staff should be adept at handling sensitive situations, adhering to confidentiality and data protection guidelines, serving as good role models, maintaining professional boundaries and contributing to a positive summer school environment.
We look for Team Members who are: (Personal Specification & qualifications)
We are looking for TEFL, DELTA or CELTA-qualified Teachers to be part of a supportive and passionate English as a second language teaching department that helps inspire young students.
Native / near-native competence in English (written and spoken)
First degree or equivalent
CELTA, Trinity TESOL or Accreditation UK recognised equivalent or PGCE (in English or MFL)
Highly organised with excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills, enthusiastic and friendly
Willing to embrace the residential summer school culture
Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
Professionalism: being of smart appearance and using appropriate language
Desired:
At least 1 year’s teaching experience
Young Learners specialism
Previous residential summer school experience
Experience of teaching mixed nationality groups
Working Conditions:
Rota & Days Off: Rotas and days off are scheduled by the Centre Manager. Any adjustments need their approval. Employees will work 6 days a week, with one dedicated 24-hour off period. For EFL Teachers, Saturday is usually the day off.
Sample Schedule/Rota - please see the job description
Working Hours: Typically 8:45- 17:45 per day Mon-Fri. Weekends hours vary. Additional house & meal duties are on rota basis . Additional house and meal duties are on a rota basis. You'll be requested to sign an opt-out agreement for the 48-hour working week.
Welfare & Intensity: Our programmes require commitment and are action-packed. Days can be long and demanding. Regardless of being on or off duty, Exsportise is committed to safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of students and staff is paramount.
Accommodation: Staff housing is provided at the course centre, a single room with shared bathroom facilities.
Dress Code: When overseeing activities, sportswear is required, so please avoid excessively short or revealing attire.
Alcohol, Smoking and Substance abuse: Given your role with children, the possession and consumption of alcohol and substance abuse is strictly prohibited on site or during working hours. Smoking, including the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes, vapes etc. is only permitted in designated smoking areas and when off duty.
As part of the onboarding process, you will be asked to attend an online/in person meeting/event before the start of our courses.
To apply
If you have any further questions or are not sure what role to apply for, please contact us at: recruitment@exsportise.co.uk
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.
SHOULD YOU BE SUCCESSFUL
Any gaps in your CV must have a reasonable explanation
You will have to prove your Right to Work in the UK
You must provide the details of two recent and relevant (professional) referees
You will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), and equivalent if you live, or have lived, outside of the UK (Police check)
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
Exsportise Safeguarding Statement: Exsportise is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, whether on or off duty. All staff are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please be note that Exsportise may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet our safeguarding duties.
OUR SUMMER CAMP JOB LOCATIONS
EXAMPLE Band 2 Teacher TIMETABLE
Our summer camp job benefits and opportunities
Unique experience to work and teach within a fast-paced and energetic multi-national environment with people from all over the world (80+ nationalities)
All meals & accommodation provided - each member of staff is given their own room
A supportive team working environment (see our values)
24/7 Welfare and Medical support
Real development opportunities within the company (performance-based promotions available within the summer)
Use of our venue sports training centres, general facilities and on-site gym in your free time
A paid pre-camp induction training programme
We are one of the highest-paying summer school providers in the UK
A valuable and opportunistic experience to see the inner workings of professional sports
Networking and future job opportunities
Grow in a personal and professional capacity
Develop leadership and communication skills
The potential to change lives as a role model to students
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