Residential English Language Teacher

Residential English Language Teacher

Positions available in London, Chatham (Kent), Canterbury, Bognor Regis (West Sussex), Brighton, Colchester, Gloucester, Keele.

Salary: £661.59 – £724.87 per week (including holiday pay)

Accommodation:
Included

Duration:
Summer 2026

Reports to:

The on-campus Director of Studies/Academic Manager and Senior Teacher(s), and the St. Andrew’s College Language Schools’ Senior Management Team.

As a Residential English Language Teacher, you are responsible for planning, preparing and delivering the St. Andrew’s College curriculum to a student body diverse in age, culture, language and ability. Working hours are spread over a 42‑hour working week.
* Meals will be provided from the first students’ arrival and while meals for students are organised on campus.

• Working hours may vary according to the needs of the campus. Your working week will be over 5 or 6 days. Campuses on a six‑day teaching timetable will include a Saturday.

• Undergraduate (Level 6) Degree + Cambridge CELTA/Trinity CERT TESOL, or a QTS award if it is primary level, or secondary level English or Foreign Languages.
• Awareness of the responsibilities of working with students under 18.
• Knowledge of the use of English and the linguistic systems underlying it.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Flexibility, in both teaching and non‑teaching duties, and the ability to work well with other colleagues.
• Ability to work with IT systems, Google Drive, to maintain records and access resources.
• Smart and tidy appearance.

• Experience in both the teaching and welfare of students under 18.
• Experience of working with multicultural and multilingual groups.
• Experience of preparing students for English language exams.

• Foster a safe and positive atmosphere for both students and colleagues.
• Show initiative, take responsibility and set a good example for students both in and outside the classroom.
• Corridor safety, chaperoning classes to venues, etc.
• Be prepared for and ready to integrate and include new students, ensuring continuous enrolment and welcoming them into classes.
• Be willing to try new approaches in lessons and utilise available resources.
• Use students’ books and any materials provided by St. Andrew’s College.
• Collaborate with teaching colleagues to share experience and knowledge.
• Incorporate strategies for independent learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Deliver student‑centred lessons with a strong emphasis on oral communication.
• Set clear learning aims and ensure students understand what they are learning and why.
• Ensure students record their learning achievements in their books.
• Follow company guidelines on board work.
• Be responsible for the resources provided and return them at the end of your contract.

• Read and understand the staff handbook and be fully conversant with policies for the welfare and protection of students.
• Implement and monitor St. Andrew’s College Health & Safety policies.
• Identify First Aid personnel and follow First Aid policies on campus.
• Implement the Emergency Action Plan.
• Follow Fire Safety regulations.
• Follow St. Andrew’s College rules and regulations and those set by the specific campus/centre.
• Maintain contact details of relevant people for any concerns.

• Use Google Drive to complete registers, lesson logs and deliver lessons.
• Provide guidance on placement tests, monitor them, mark efficiently, and complete holistic speaking tests.
• Teach temporary testing and project classes during the collating period.

• Take the online class register within the first 5–10 minutes of class.
• Report absent/late students or discrepancies to the academic management team or corridor supervisor within ten minutes.
• Document concerns on the online class register.
• Report high‑concern matters to the academic management team.
• Write an online Lesson Log after each class.
• Complete Risk Assessment Forms for lessons outside the classroom.
• Complete any other required paperwork.

• Attend daily meetings arranged by the Director of Studies/Academic…