Summer TEFL Teacher - Young Learners

Your Role

EF (Education First) York Summer School is seeking dedicated and outgoing TEFL English Teachers to join our team for summer 2026.

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Position Details:

- Full-time

- 6 days a week

- Dates available between June – August 2026 (minimum two-week commitment)

- Accommodation and full board available if necessary

If you are passionate about shaping young minds, adept at engaging diverse groups of students and committed to fostering cross-cultural understanding, we would love to hear from you.

At EF, we believe the world is better when people strive to understand one another. With 600+ schools and offices in 50 countries, we offer immersive programs in language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics, turning dreams into global opportunities. Join us in our shared mission of opening the world through education.

Responsibilities

- Inspire international students to improve their English in fun, communicative lessons

- Plan, prepare and deliver effective lessons to diverse groups of learners

- Track student attendance, assess progress and provide regular feedback

- Facilitate testing and maintain academic records

- Participate in teacher briefings, staff meetings, and professional development sessions

- Contribute to a positive and collaborative academic team environment

- Act as an ambassador for EF

Requirements

- Available between June-August 2026

- TEFL or CELTA (or equivalent) qualified

- Excellent communication skills

- Sensitive to the needs of international students

- Confident in teaching young learners (7-14)

- Demonstrates a high level of customer service

- Has strong administrative and organisational skills

- All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references

- Right to work in the UK at commencement of employment

- C2 level of English

Why you will love working with EF

- Work in a truly international environment

- Boost your CV this summer with a world renowned organisation

- Regular social events

- Ambition is nurtured and post summer job opportunities are available at our year round campuses

- Potential for summer-to-summer progression: Teacher → Academic Coordinator → Academic Manager

- Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition

- Teaching materials and curriculum provided

- Access to EF Hello language learning

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EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique. #LI-PB1