Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools for boys aged between 10 and 18 years, with approximately 1500 pupils and over 100 boarding or flexi-boarding pupils. It was founded in 1596 by Elizabeth I’s last Archbishop of Canterbury, John Whitgift, and is the oldest school in Croydon. Whitgift enjoys facilities of outstanding quality, amongst the best available nationally, in a beautiful parkland estate in South Croydon with excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.
During the summer holidays, Whitgift runs its own summer school for international students, utilising all its fantastic facilities and modern boarding house. Whitgift Summer School, with its innovative and exciting English language and academic courses, along with activities which involve English speaking students, is designed to appeal to girls and boys aged 11-17 from all over the world.
We are seeking to appoint a Skills in Academic Teacher to teach English as a Foreign Language and related subjects at our 2026 Summer School. Successful applicants will need to have a passion for teaching as well as an imaginative and creative approach, with a focus on student-centred learning. Applicants will be able to deliver engaging and inspiring lessons using up to date resources and involving English speaking students, a real point of difference for Whitgift Summer School. Applicants are expected to contribute to the full life at a busy Summer School and have an integral role in assisting with the airport transfers.
Applicants must have a degree and be CELTA qualified (or equivalent qualification) with experience in teaching teenagers in this field. Teachers with a DELTA (or equivalent qualification) or those who have experience with EAP are particularly welcome to apply. Candidates should have a high standard of professionalism, be able to work at a fast pace and cope efficiently with record keeping other administrative duties as well as teaching. Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.
Applicants must be able to present evidence of their right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.
We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.