Teacher and Activity Leader
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.
As a Teacher and Activity Leader, you will play a dual role in delivering engaging EFL lessons and participating in activities, sports, and excursions. You’ll create a safe, supportive environment where students can grow their skills, build confidence, and make lasting connections.
Job Description
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 setup.
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 as 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 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. Click here to read our Safeguarding policy.
· 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: From £582.76 per week
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Discounted or free food
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
