Assistant Director of Studies - EFL Summer School (Residential) 2025

Are you ready to take the next step toward leadership this summer?

Managing, developing, and supporting are just some of the duties of our Assistant Director of Studies. This is a fantastic chance to earn while working in a dynamic, multicultural environment, all while helping young learners improve their English.

At Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome over 6,000 young learners (aged 8–17) from around the world each summer. Our mission is to help students improve their English through engaging classroom lessons and a lively program of activities and excursions.

Locations: Uxbridge – West London, Cambridge, Oakham – Leicestershire

Contracts: Contracts are 5-8 weeks from 17th June to 10th August 2025 depending on school you work at. This can be a little flexible. You must be available to attend our training in June 2025

Hours: This is a fully immersive experience, offering 55 hours per week over 6 days. It's a residential role, meaning that you can choose to spend summer in a new location, and we provide you with full-board accommodation. You must attend our managers training weekend, in June 2025.

Here at Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome over 4000 young students (aged 8-17) from all over the world, from late-June to mid-August. During their 7-14 day stay, we provide a vibrant activities and excursions programme, alongside stimulating English language lessons in the classroom.

Pay: £671.55 per week + holiday entitlement*
Emergency Phone – up to £40 per week (£20 per night payments for emergency phone cover – anticipated 2 x per week) *
Loyalty Payments (if applicable) - £23 - 43 per week

*Paid at the end of your contract

Support: Our class sizes are small; 15 students on average and our engaging syllabus is created to support a range of learners, with materials included. Many of our teaching staff return year on year, providing a wealth of experience but in addition, you are supported by a team of Senior teachers, the Director of Studies, and our Academic & Training Manager.

Incentives: Free CPD remote training course in June 2025 + Incentive post summer: Suitably qualified teachers may apply for a free DELTA one Module as well as access to selected additional teaching courses with Stafford House (T&Cs apply – ask us for more information)

• Ideally have experience of working in a summer school previously

• Proven successful experience with at least 3 years full time EFL experience

• Assistant Directors of study should have a first degree or equivalent and must be EFL/TESOL qualified (e.g. CELTA, CertTESOL or another TEFL certificate which meets Accreditation UK criteria), PGCEs in English, Modern Foreign Languages or Primary will also be considered.

• Educated to First Degree level or equivalent

• Be a great communicator, with a level of spoken and written English equivalent to CEF level C1/CAE/IELTS 7.0

• We take safeguarding very seriously. If successful we will conduct full pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, in line with our safer recruitment policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

*You must already have the right to work in the UK.

Our teachers and senior teachers will benefit from your academic expertise, as you guide and support them with their own teaching journey, supported by your Director of Studies. We provide a real team spirit and a truly valuable experience for all involved. Some of the duties you’ll be involved in, are:

• Assisting the Director of Studies in managing the academic programme and the teaching team to ensure that students and teachers alike, gain the most from their time with us

• Deputising responsibility for teaching resources and high-quality delivery of lessons

• Ensuring academic lessons and activities are integrated to promote the best learning experience for our students. This includes organising rotas for teachers who are involved within the activities programme

• Supporting with weekly staff meetings and conducting weekly CPD sessions

• Guiding NQTs and experienced teachers, observing, appraising, and giving feedback on teaching performance, in a supportive, effective manner. We’re proud to champion CPD here at Stafford house

• Participating in pastoral duties with our students, including night-duties on a rota basis

*Why not read the full duties on our Job Description and FAQs below for more information

WHO ARE WE? Stafford House has over 70 years’ experience in providing international students with great English language study experiences in the UK. Our mission is to educate, inspire and help our students enjoy our locations, empowering them with confidence to realise their personal potential. Stafford House comprises 2 brands, Stafford House International and Stafford House Study Holidays.
We offer 7 fantastic study locations within the UK with a wide range of courses to choose from including English Language and activities, creative Art & Design, sports, and academic preparation courses.
Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING: CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form prior to interview and be subject to online checks which may include social media checks in addition to an enhanced DBS check (DBS process paid for by CATS Global Schools), references and if applicable, an overseas police check.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.

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What are you waiting for? We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck!