Company Description
ALPADIA’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff.
Our vision for your employment is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner.
Deepen your understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career.
You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people who are dedicated to making a difference through their work.
ALPADIA employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity.
In 2025 we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.
Job Description
Join ALPADIA's team to create an unforgettable summer 2026. We’re looking for motivated individuals who can inspire and engage young students while enjoying a rewarding and educational experience themselves.
We’re hiring English Language Teachers for a fixed-term summer contract.
The Role: As an EFL Teacher at ALPADIA, you’ll help students achieve personal and academic growth in an immersive, multicultural camp environment. You’ll deliver well-planned, engaging lessons that align with our teaching standards, ensuring a safe and fun learning atmosphere and contributing to an overall positive camp experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding English teacher to develop their career with a leading organisation.
Paid training is provided, offering support and development to help you succeed in this role.
Key responsibilities
Teaching
- Ensure all language tuition is appropriate to a camp environment and in line with the ALPADIA curriculum.
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Have and demonstrate a sound knowledge and awareness of the use of English and the linguistic systems underlying it, providing appropriate models of both spoken and written English.
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Ensure the content of the lessons considers the course objectives, the learning needs and cultural backgrounds of the students.
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Ensure each lesson leads to relevant learning outcomes, which are made known to students, and which are achieved through a coherent sequence of activities.
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Show initiative to ensure the syllabus is adapted to meet the specific needs of our students, both at a class and individual level.
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Ensure that there is an appropriate variety of teaching techniques, activities, task types which motivate and appeal to different learner types.
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Ensure that there are opportunities for differentiation.
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Ensure that the ALPADIA teaching resources are exploited to support learning outcomes and maximise learning.
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Ensure students are engaged and a positive learning atmosphere is created.
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Ensure that students are praised appropriately and encouraged to experiment with the language.
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Ensure that there are opportunities for production.
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Encourage the sole use of the target language in classrooms wherever possible, both from the students and the other teachers.
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Ensure students receive appropriate and timely feedback on their performance during the lesson.
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Ensure lessons include activities to evaluate whether learning is taking place.
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Ensure that the outside world is brought into the classroom with authentic resources and examples when appropriate.
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Ensure learning is promoted by the effective management of the classroom environment and resources.
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Always maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare, highlighting any issues to the Camp Manager or Academic Manager.
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Liaise with the Camp Manager and the Academic Manager to resolve any instances of issues, questions or concerns raised by students, agents, parents or other stakeholders.
General
- Always represent ALPADIA in the best conceivable way, being polite and friendly to the students, both inside and outside of the classroom.
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Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers at all times.
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Understand procedural documents and ALPADIA policies relevant to the role.
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Be familiar with all British Council inspection criteria relevant to the department.
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Actively participate in all staff meetings as necessary.
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Attend and where necessary contribute to, weekly Professional Development Sessions in a spirit of positive engagement.
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Be proactive about both your personal and professional development including attendance/completion of all compulsory training sessions and to actively participate in any training offered.
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Engage positively in a reflective teaching approach and developmental observation process, embracing an open-door classroom policy.
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Write lesson plans when requested by the Academic Manager for formal observations, inspections or professional development purposes.
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Arrive at the centre and ensure all lessons start and finish on time.
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Complete the attendance within 5 minutes of each lesson starting and report any absences according to camp procedures.
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Assist with placement testing as required.
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Read, understand and sign any relevant risk assessments as required.
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Undertake other duties as deemed necessary by line manager.
Qualifications
Skills & Experience
Essential
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Level 6 Qualification - Examples: https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
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TEFLI status – Examples: CELTA, Trinity Cert. TESOL or equivalent
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client focused approach
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High level of patience and approachability
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Ability to be flexible and adapt where required
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Excellent organisational skills
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Ability to work well in a team
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Ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
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Ability to plan the lessons efficiently while adapting to the demands of a fast-paced camp environment
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Excellent understanding of the unique strategies involved in teaching young learners
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Understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies
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Solid IT skills including MS Office
Desirable
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TEFLQ Status – Examples: DELTA, Dip. TESOL or equivalent
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Prior EFL teaching experience
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Experience of teaching in summer camps or similar contexts
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Experience of teaching young learners
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Experience with digital teaching tools and e-learning platforms
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Ability to find and present solutions to problems
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Ability to use initiative when required
Additional Information
We offer you
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A competitive salary
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A great summer work-life balance with only 15 – 18.75 contact teaching hours
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A Monday to Friday timetable, with no working hours after 13:00 (13:30 on Wednesdays)
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A prepared, yet flexible, course requiring minimum preparation
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A dedicated academic management team and support staff to ensure a smooth summer experience
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No residential, activity or supervision responsibilities beyond the classroom
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CPD sessions with qualified Academic Managers
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Small manageable class sizes with a fantastic nationality mix
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Attractive bonus options for returners
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The possibility of career progression within Kaplan International Languages
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An inclusive organisation with positive student and staff feedback
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Central accessible location at London Goldsmith
Location of our course centre and dates of commitment:
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Ardingly 29.06.26 - 07.08.26 (shorter contracts are available)
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Monday - Friday (08:15am - 13:30pm)
Miscellaneous
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Residential or Non- Residential position with accommodation provided on site
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We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students therefore all staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check, 3x referee details and overseas conduct certificates where applicable.
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Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.
How to Apply
Please apply via SmartRecruiters with your application, CV and cover letter. Please note, we have multiple roles available, and this vacancy will remain open until all positions are filled. We recommend that you apply at your earliest convenience. Only applicants invited to an interview will receive a reply.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Alpadia Language Schools, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know using this form.
