Job Description
Ref: 3662
Salary/Benefits: FROM £550/wk Residential and FROM £720/wk Non Residential
Location: Edinburgh
Sector: Summer Schools
m2r Education are proud to be working with this British Council accredited provider of residential junior summer courses for groups of students aged 10 -18.
They operate junior summer schools for international students aged 10-18 years in nine locations across the UK: London, Hatfield, Bath, Edinburgh, Hull, Liverpool, Norwich, Colchester and Dorset. The schools are based on university or further education college campuses, all can offer residential accommodation and have teaching and leisure facilities on-site. Summer courses offer a balanced mix between learning in the classroom and learning during activities and on excursions.
They need English Language Teachers to teach classes of international students from 28th June 2026 to 24th July 2026 (and beyond in smaller numbers). This can be on a full board residential or non residential basis.
You would be required to attend an on-site induction day on Sunday 28th June.
Role:
• Teachers are responsible for teaching junior students on our short summer courses
• Teachers usually work mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday teaching 4 x 1.5 hour lessons a day. The summer school in Colchester has a slightly different structure to the week, with teaching taking place on a Saturday but teachers have Wednesday off instead
• Timetables usually begin at 9am and end c.5.30pm with 30 contact hrs per week
• All teachers receive an on-site induction with the Director of Studies
• The in house syllabus and a range of materials are available in each centre.
Responsibilities:
• Attend a paid, on-site induction prior to the students’ arrival (28th June)
• Read the teachers’ manual, CPD manual, employee handbook and any other pre-course information thoroughly
• Test and induct new students including assisting the DOS with the marking of tests
• Assist with general academic administration and record maintenance, including completing registers promptly at the beginning of lessons and completing all academic paperwork in a timely manner
• Write academic end-of-course reports and certificates/awards for all students
• Ensure adequate preparation for all teaching and activity sessions
• Keep all classrooms neat and tidy (rooms are sometimes used in the evenings for activities) and ensure all equipment and resources are returned to the teacher’s room
• Attend all staff meetings
• Effectively follow the in-house syllabus and teach a programme of lessons appropriate to a summer school environment
• Deliver effective, communicative and student-centred lessons
• Deliver Enterprise English workshops if required
• Maintain proper levels of student discipline, and report any unwanted behaviour immediately to the DOS
• Ensure that students are studying at the correct level and report any class changes necessary to the DOS
• Enthusiastically support the activities programme in and out of class
• Be involved with activities and excursions as necessary
• Contribute to the smooth running of the centre
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree
• CELTA/Trinity TESOL (A PGCE with QTS in either MFL, or English or Primary QTS may also be considered,)
• Experience of teaching ESL
• Enhanced DBS on update service (if you do not have this, one will be applied for on your behalf)
• Right to Work in the UK
• Experience of teaching classes with 15 - 18 students
• Genuine interest in working with young people
• Ability to cope with long working hours
• Ability to work in multiple buildings in potentially widespread campus
• Extremely professional and customer focussed
• Able to plan lessons and provide post lesson feedback
• Experience teaching in summer schools is preferred although not essential
Rate:
• From minimum £550/wk Residential and from minimum £720/wk Non Residential, plus Holiday Pay paid at the end of the contract
For safeguarding purposes, an Enhanced DBS check is required for all staff and if living overseas a valid police clearance certificate is additionally required. Two professional references will also be required for all staff.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within 10 working days of submission then please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.
Contact us for more details.
Salary/Benefits: FROM £550/wk Residential and FROM £720/wk Non Residential
Location: Edinburgh
Sector: Summer Schools
m2r Education are proud to be working with this British Council accredited provider of residential junior summer courses for groups of students aged 10 -18.
They operate junior summer schools for international students aged 10-18 years in nine locations across the UK: London, Hatfield, Bath, Edinburgh, Hull, Liverpool, Norwich, Colchester and Dorset. The schools are based on university or further education college campuses, all can offer residential accommodation and have teaching and leisure facilities on-site. Summer courses offer a balanced mix between learning in the classroom and learning during activities and on excursions.
They need English Language Teachers to teach classes of international students from 28th June 2026 to 24th July 2026 (and beyond in smaller numbers). This can be on a full board residential or non residential basis.
You would be required to attend an on-site induction day on Sunday 28th June.
Role:
• Teachers are responsible for teaching junior students on our short summer courses
• Teachers usually work mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday teaching 4 x 1.5 hour lessons a day. The summer school in Colchester has a slightly different structure to the week, with teaching taking place on a Saturday but teachers have Wednesday off instead
• Timetables usually begin at 9am and end c.5.30pm with 30 contact hrs per week
• All teachers receive an on-site induction with the Director of Studies
• The in house syllabus and a range of materials are available in each centre.
Responsibilities:
• Attend a paid, on-site induction prior to the students’ arrival (28th June)
• Read the teachers’ manual, CPD manual, employee handbook and any other pre-course information thoroughly
• Test and induct new students including assisting the DOS with the marking of tests
• Assist with general academic administration and record maintenance, including completing registers promptly at the beginning of lessons and completing all academic paperwork in a timely manner
• Write academic end-of-course reports and certificates/awards for all students
• Ensure adequate preparation for all teaching and activity sessions
• Keep all classrooms neat and tidy (rooms are sometimes used in the evenings for activities) and ensure all equipment and resources are returned to the teacher’s room
• Attend all staff meetings
• Effectively follow the in-house syllabus and teach a programme of lessons appropriate to a summer school environment
• Deliver effective, communicative and student-centred lessons
• Deliver Enterprise English workshops if required
• Maintain proper levels of student discipline, and report any unwanted behaviour immediately to the DOS
• Ensure that students are studying at the correct level and report any class changes necessary to the DOS
• Enthusiastically support the activities programme in and out of class
• Be involved with activities and excursions as necessary
• Contribute to the smooth running of the centre
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree
• CELTA/Trinity TESOL (A PGCE with QTS in either MFL, or English or Primary QTS may also be considered,)
• Experience of teaching ESL
• Enhanced DBS on update service (if you do not have this, one will be applied for on your behalf)
• Right to Work in the UK
• Experience of teaching classes with 15 - 18 students
• Genuine interest in working with young people
• Ability to cope with long working hours
• Ability to work in multiple buildings in potentially widespread campus
• Extremely professional and customer focussed
• Able to plan lessons and provide post lesson feedback
• Experience teaching in summer schools is preferred although not essential
Rate:
• From minimum £550/wk Residential and from minimum £720/wk Non Residential, plus Holiday Pay paid at the end of the contract
For safeguarding purposes, an Enhanced DBS check is required for all staff and if living overseas a valid police clearance certificate is additionally required. Two professional references will also be required for all staff.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within 10 working days of submission then please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.
Contact us for more details.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The English Language Summer School Teacher position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Edinburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.