EFL Teacher (London, Summer 2025)

Welcome to Language in Action, part of Malvern International

Join our successful LiA family in summer 2025!

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Please complete the application form on our website https://www.languageinactionltd.co.uk/work-for-us or send a CV to recruitment.lia@malvernplc.com (it will take only a couple of minutes)

You will be contacted only after the application form is received.

Hourly rate: £17.50 (gross rate). Average: 32 hours per week.

Dates & School locations:

Middlesex University: 15th July- 12th August

Wembley: 8th-22nd July

Westminster: 3rd-17th July

Job Summary

If you are a highly enthusiastic and energetic teacher with an accredited TEFL qualification, and enjoy teaching teenagers from around the world, be part of the Language in Action team this summer!

Details of Position

At Language in Action, we provide students with the English skills and speaking confidence they need to get the most out of their experience in London and well beyond.

Our teachers are responsible for teaching English as a foreign language to international students, usually aged 14-18. They are responsible for the welfare and safeguarding of all students in the classroom and other activities. LiA teachers deliver high standard, well-prepared lessons according to the agreed teaching plan and timetables.

Main Duties

Teaching
• Prepare and deliver suitable lessons using the supplied teaching materials and adapt materials to suit students’ needs and abilities.
• Deliver lessons with the aim of achieving the objectives of the syllabus and to the standards set out by the DoS/Senior Teacher and outlined at the training day.
• Keep all academic admin and paperwork up to date, including attendance registers, lesson plans and Schemes of Work.
• Arrive on site 20 minutes before the scheduled lessons start time and be available for 10 minutes at the end of lessons whenever necessary.
• Attend a training day, or days, prior to the start of the course, and thereafter to attend staff meetings deemed necessary by the Director of Studies or Centre staff.
• Take a register at the beginning of each class. Pass information on absences to the DoS/Senior Teacher directly.
• Keep clear written records of work covered and store this information in the designated place as instructed by the Director of Studies/Senior Teacher.
• Assist with all course-related administration, and the completion and distribution of end of course reports and certificates.
• Monitor the ability and progress of all students in your class, and raise any concerns regarding this, or other educational/behavioural matters with the DoS/ST
• Encourage student participation through a positive and enthusiastic attitude about activities in which they are involved.
• Agree to be observed by a member of the Academic Management team.

Safeguarding and General duties and responsibilities
• Undergo online Safeguarding Training (Level 1) and online training for Prevent before the commencement of employment.
• Read, be fully conversant with, and act in accordance with the staff handbook, company policies, relevant Child Protection documents and all risk assessments prior to the start of the period of employment. Remain vigilant in all matters of student welfare and report issues or concerns to an appropriate member of staff immediately.
• Ensure that the company’s health and safety guidelines are followed on and around campus.
• Adhere to the code of conduct laid down by the company and report any incidents of misbehaviour to the appropriate member of staff.
• Be involved in any activity necessary for the smooth running of the centre and to improve students’ experience.
• Take part in social activities and events as required from your line manager.
• Attend Fire drills on school premises and supervise students according to DoS guidelines.
• Be a positive and professional role model for the students, representative of the core values of Language in Action
• Supervise students during lessons and during breaks, and anytime it’s necessary.
• Work in accordance with safeguarding policy and apply it to all activities.
• Check all students are present in class and report to ST/DoS any absence, according to absence procedure.
• Ensure students are supervised by another member of staff before leaving.
• Liaise with ST/DoS daily to report any issue with students.

Qualifications

· A University degree

· Applicants should be: CELTA, Trinity TESOL or PGCE Primary qualified teachers. Other qualifications meeting British Council recognised Summer School standards will also be considered.

Statutory Requirements

· Undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent

· Eligibility to work in UK (applicants must hold either a UK passport/ work visa/ work permit)

Experience and knowledge

· Native or near native level of English

· ICT skills, e.g. ability to use PowerPoint, production of reports, correspondence, inputting / updating information

· Operate relevant equipment / ICT packages (e.g. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, IWBs and Smartboards)

· Demonstrable knowledge of effective language teaching and learning strategies

Desirable:
• Dip TESOL/DELTA or equivalent
• Summer school experience
• Experience of working with students from a diversity of cultures
• Experience of working with teenagers

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Professional attitude to teaching, excellent teaching skills, highly organised, energetic, motivated, and personable; excellent communicator, strong awareness of cross-cultural considerations, a professional approach to problem solving, diplomacy and tact; enjoys working with children and young adults, ability to work under pressure and in a stressful environment; reliable and punctual.

Hours of Work

Working hours will vary from centre to centre, and according to student numbers, but a typical teaching week will be 30 contract hours, 5 days per week. Teachers may be required to participate in full-day city excursion on a weekend day on a rota basis, depending on the needs of the centre.

Salary and benefits

Hourly rate: £17.50 (gross rate).

Holidays: paid and accrued in accordance with UK laws and regulations

Free meal at lunchtime

ROOM AND BOARD: Where full-board accommodation is provided, an accommodation offset of £99 a week will be deducted from the salary.

Safer Recruitment policy

Language in Action operates a strict safer recruitment according to our safer recruitment policy and all staff will have checks made on their suitability to work with children.
All applicants will be required to supply an up-to-date CV and the contact details of 2 suitable references (including former employers) which will be checked prior to employment. The referees will be asked specifically about your suitability to work with children.
All employees will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check unless they provide details of their DBS Update Service subscription. Appropriate local police checks will be required from applicants living overseas. If applicants lived for more than 3 months in different countries within the previous 5 years, they will be required to provide a police check from each different Police country Department.
All employees will be expected to provide proof of identity and all relevant qualifications (Originals only) photocopies will be taken for our records. All employees will be required to sign a Children Act declaration to state that they are not barred from working with minors.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, fill the Language in Action application form you find on our website (https://www.languageinactionltd.co.uk/work-for-us). If you want to have more information, you can find the complete job description for EFL Teacher on our website.

Please note: Applications will be considered only after the Language in Action application form is completed. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Language in Action offers a challenging, fun and flexible environment in which to work. We work hard to ensure that staff return year after year by offering a competitive salary and taking care to encourage and facilitate professional development.

Language in Action is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students aged under 18 and expects all stakeholders and members of staff to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £17.50 per hour

Benefits:
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food

Experience:
• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
• TEFL certificate (e.g. Cambridge CELTA / Trinity Cert TESOL) (required)

Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person