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About the Role

ALPADIA's mission is to encourage language development through immersion and expand horizons. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner, deepening understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques. Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development program. You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people dedicated to making a difference.

Responsibilities

Overall management of the camps’ academic department.
Ensure all classes are correctly staffed and meet internal/external guidelines for student/teacher ratios.
Deploy teachers based on skills, experience, student characteristics, classroom setup, and course requirements.
Ensure academic files are promptly completed and updated.
Prepare end-of-course certificates with tailored remarks.
Ensure all lessons start and finish on time.
Ensure all classrooms are ready and set up daily.
Liaise with the Welfare Manager to ensure student attendance in the academic program.
Monitor student attendance and punctuality, addressing issues promptly.
Lead daily Teacher’s Meetings, minuting important points.
Attend weekly inter-camp academic meetings.
Responsible for Day One organization, including testing and induction.
Collect weekly teacher and student feedback.
Ensure all ICT equipment is functioning and assist teachers with its use.
Work with other managers to cover classes during teacher sickness or absence.
Proactive about personal and professional development, including training.
Liaise with Camp Manager, Welfare Manager, and Activity Manager for smooth camp operations.
Understand and sign relevant risk assessments.
Undertake other duties as necessary.
Ensure ALPADIA curriculum adherence.
Respond to questions about ALPADIA curriculum.
Ensure language tuition is appropriate for a young learner camp.
Adapt syllabus to meet specific student needs.
Lead the teaching team, providing daily guidance, support, and training.
Be approachable for day-to-day support with clear communication channels.
Encourage sole use of the target language in classrooms.
Maintain student discipline, safety, and welfare, reporting issues to the Camp Manager.
Prepare and teach own classes if necessary, ensuring high standards and cultural sensitivity.
Deliver interactive CPD workshops to teachers weekly.
Create or amend CPD Session Content based on observations and feedback.
Complete lesson observations of teachers for professional development.
Identify training needs and provide tailored support.
Guide inexperienced teachers and provide support for performance weaknesses.
Lead and assist with training and induction of the teaching team.
Demonstrate leadership to ensure the highest teaching standards.
Safeguard and promote student wellbeing.
Understand child protection and safeguarding policies.
Resolve issues, questions, or concerns raised by students, agents, parents, or stakeholders.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Ensure staff are fully inducted and have operational knowledge of policies.
Maintain knowledge of managed staff job descriptions and procedures.
Liaise with the Recruitment Officer on HR matters.

Requirements

Level 6 Qualification.
TEFLQ Status (DELTA, Trinity Dip. TESOL, MA/MSc in ELT/TESOL/Applied Linguistics or equivalent).
3 years of EFL teaching experience.
Experience teaching a variety of levels.
Sound knowledge and experience teaching 10 to 17-year-old students.
Ability to relate to and build rapport with international students.
Demonstrates a passion for teaching and inspires students.
Exceptional customer service ethos.
Proven leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team.
Proven ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities.
Proven ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to deal with and resolve a high volume of queries efficiently.
Ability to find and present solutions to problems.
Strong attention to detail and high data accuracy.
Excellent organisational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
High level of patience and approachability.
Ability to be flexible and adapt.
Understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies.
Experience in administration work (preferably in an ELT environment).
High IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel).
Level 7 or Level 8 Qualification (Desirable).
DELTM or equivalent (Desirable).
Experience in summer schools (or similar structures preferred) (Desirable).
Educational management experience in a summer or residential setting (Desirable).
Experience in management in EFL (or similar educational environment) (Desirable).
Experience in managing a team (Desirable).
Experience in teacher development and conducting teacher observations (Desirable).
Ability to manage performance and development of staff (Desirable).
Experience in dealing with and solving complaints (Desirable).
Experience in British Council inspections (Desirable).
Experience in curriculum design (Desirable).
Respect for equal opportunities and diversity (Desirable).
Safeguarding and Welfare experience with under 18s (Desirable).
Enhanced DBS check required.
3 referee details required.
Overseas conduct certificates required where applicable.

Skills

Solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies
Conflict resolution techniques
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
Leadership
Team management
Customer service
Multitasking
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Patience
Adaptability
Child protection and safeguarding
IT competency (Outlook, MS Office, Excel)
Curriculum design
Teacher development
Performance management

Location

London-City, Goldsmiths University

Work Type

Full-time
Residential

Experience Level

3 years of EFL teaching experience
Experience in administration work
Educational management experience
Management experience in EFL
Team management experience
Teacher development experience
Performance management experience

Education Level

Level 6 Qualification
TEFLQ Status
DELTA
Trinity Dip. TESOL
MA/MSc in ELT/TESOL/Applied Linguistics
Level 7 Qualification (Desirable)
Level 8 Qualification (Desirable)
DELTM (Desirable)

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

Paid training
Accommodation provided
Attractive bonus options for returners
Possibility of career progression

About the Company

ALPADIA's mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff.
Vision for employment is an exciting opportunity to grow professional and personal skills.
Deepen understanding of child development.
Professional development program designed to advance careers.
Opportunity to work in an international team.
Employment reflects values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity.
Welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK in 2026.
Proud of creating a diverse working environment for staff.

Equal Opportunity

Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.
Committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all.
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).