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About the Role

ALPADIA is seeking motivated English Language Teachers for a fixed-term summer contract to inspire and engage young students. As an EFL Teacher, you will help students achieve personal and academic growth in an immersive, multicultural camp environment by delivering well-planned, engaging lessons. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career development with a leading organization, supported by paid training.

Responsibilities

Ensure all language tuition is appropriate to a camp environment and in line with the ALPADIA curriculum.
Demonstrate a sound knowledge and awareness of the use of English and the linguistic systems underlying it.
Ensure lesson content considers course objectives, learning needs, and cultural backgrounds of students.
Ensure each lesson leads to relevant learning outcomes, which are made known to students and achieved through a coherent sequence of activities.
Adapt the syllabus to meet the specific needs of students at both class and individual levels.
Utilize an appropriate variety of teaching techniques and activities to motivate different learner types.
Ensure opportunities for differentiation are included in lessons.
Exploit ALPADIA teaching resources to support learning outcomes and maximize learning.
Engage students and create a positive learning atmosphere.
Praise students appropriately and encourage them to experiment with the language.
Provide opportunities for language production.
Encourage the sole use of the target language in classrooms wherever possible.
Provide appropriate and timely feedback on student performance during lessons.
Include activities in lessons to evaluate whether learning is taking place.
Incorporate authentic resources and examples from the outside world into lessons when appropriate.
Promote learning through effective management of the classroom environment and resources.
Maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety, and welfare, highlighting any issues to the Camp Manager or Academic Manager.
Liaise with the Camp Manager and Academic Manager to resolve issues raised by students, agents, parents, or other stakeholders.
Represent ALPADIA positively, being polite and friendly to students both inside and outside the classroom.
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Understand procedural documents and ALPADIA policies relevant to the role.
Be familiar with all British Council inspection criteria relevant to the department.
Actively participate in all necessary staff meetings.
Attend and contribute to weekly Professional Development Sessions.
Be proactive about personal and professional development, including attendance and completion of compulsory training.
Engage positively in a reflective teaching approach and developmental observation process.
Write lesson plans when requested for formal observations, inspections, or professional development.
Arrive at the centre and ensure all lessons start and finish on time.
Complete attendance within 5 minutes of each lesson starting and report absences.
Assist with placement testing as required.
Read, understand, and sign relevant risk assessments.
Undertake other duties as deemed necessary by the line manager.

Requirements

Level 6 Qualification
TEFLI status (e.g., CELTA, Trinity Cert. TESOL or equivalent)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach
High level of patience and approachability
Ability to be flexible and adapt where required
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work well in a team
Ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
Ability to plan lessons efficiently while adapting to the demands of a fast-paced camp environment
Excellent understanding of the unique strategies involved in teaching young learners
Understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies
Solid IT skills including MS Office
TEFLQ Status (e.g., DELTA, Dip. TESOL or equivalent) - Desirable
Prior EFL teaching experience - Desirable
Experience of teaching in summer camps or similar contexts - Desirable
Experience of teaching young learners - Desirable
Experience with digital teaching tools and e-learning platforms - Desirable
Ability to find and present solutions to problems - Desirable
Ability to use initiative when required - Desirable
Enhanced DBS check required
3x referee details required
Overseas conduct certificates where applicable required

Skills

Communication
Interpersonal skills
Client-focused approach
Patience
Approachability
Flexibility
Adaptability
Organisation
Teamwork
Multitasking
Priority management
Lesson planning
Teaching young learners
Child protection
Safeguarding
MS Office
Problem-solving
Initiative

Location

London Central

Work Type

Fixed-term summer contract
Non-Residential

Experience Level

Entry level (paid training provided)
Some experience desirable

Education Level

Level 6 Qualification
TEFLI status
TEFLQ Status (desirable)

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

Paid training
Great summer work-life balance (15-18.75 contact teaching hours)
Monday to Friday timetable, no working hours after 13:00 (13:30 on Wednesdays)
Prepared, yet flexible, course requiring minimum preparation
Dedicated academic management team and support staff
No residential, activity, or supervision responsibilities beyond the classroom
CPD sessions with qualified Academic Managers
Small manageable class sizes
Fantastic nationality mix
Attractive bonus options for returners
Possibility of career progression within Kaplan International Languages
Inclusive organisation with positive student and staff feedback

About the Company

ALPADIA's mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of students and staff.
ALPADIA offers an exciting opportunity to grow professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner.
Deepen understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
Professional development programme designed to advance careers.
Opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people.
ALPADIA employment reflects values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity.
In 2026, ALPADIA welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK, creating a diverse working environment.

Equal Opportunity

Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone, including students and staff.
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.
Disabled applicants may request consideration under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS).