Non-Residential Teacher – UK 2026
Deliver engaging English language lessons to international students in a dynamic summer environment, supporting their progress and confidence while contributing to a positive, inclusive and rewarding learning experience.
DATES:
June–August 2026
REPORTS TO:
Centre Director
LOCATION:
ECI summer centres in the United Kingdom
Temporary, full-time summer position. The successful candidate must arrive three days before the programme begins.
Non-Residential Summer School Teacher Reports to: DOS
The Emerald Cultural Institute has 40 years’ experience in providing high quality English courses. From the moment our young learners arrive, ECI staff work hard to ensure that they are active, learning effectively and having the educational experience of a lifetime.
Main Purposes of the Job:
To deliver lessons in accordance with ECI standards which stimulate the student and enhance their confidence in learning the language.
Duties
Pre-course set up
- Attend a teacher training and induction session prior to the course.
Teaching
- Teach 15 – 21 hours of English lessons on five days per week.
- Follow the framework syllabus with the focus on language skills in the morning lessons and interactive language use in the afternoon.
- Use recommended resource materials (or substitutes own resources in consultation with the DOS / Senior Teacher) and respects all copyright requirements.
- Ensure that feedback is provided to students.
- Complete academic records as required by the DOS / Senior Teacher (in particular class records of attendance, student reports and progress check results).
- Co-operate with the DOS / Senior Teacher and on occasions with third party agents, colleagues from language agencies, and accrediting Inspectors in the observation and evaluation of lessons.
- Assist with the welcome, induction and testing of students on the first morning.
- Attend staff meetings for briefing and discussion of academic and welfare matters.
- Prioritize the safety and well-being of all students, ensuring compliance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Promote a culture of vigilance and awareness among staff and students.
Qualifications and experience:
- Recognized ESL/EFL qualification
- Experience working with teenagers
Requirements of the Job:
- Arrival before course start date for training and induction (including safeguarding course).
- Attendance on five days per week
- DBS Certification