Summer School EFL Teacher

Dean Close Summer School is seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed EFL Teachers to join our growing international summer programme. The programme runs for four weeks from July 8 – August 5 with international students typically joining for two weeks at a time (either July 8 to July 22 or July 22 to August 5).

We welcome students aged 8–17 from around the world for two‑week activity‑rich English language courses, combining engaging lessons, sports, creative sessions, evening events, and cultural excursions.

As a Summer School EFL Teacher, you will deliver 3.5 hours of high‑quality English lessons each morning, following the Director of Studies’ academic vision. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering bespoke, level‑appropriate lessons
• Maintaining registers, records of work, and assessment notes
• Supporting placement testing
• Accompanying students on activities, social events, and excursions

The successful candidates will have experience teaching English as a foreign or second Language, and have a TEFL-I qualification or equivalent level qualification (CELTA, CertTESOL)

The Dean Close Foundation are a values-driven organisation that fosters love, courage, and contribution. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustments are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk with your query.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.