Job Description
Join our team of experienced CELTA professionals and support the next generation of English language teachers to develop their skills, confidence, and classroom practice.
At Stafford House International, we’re proud to deliver high-quality, in-person CELTA courses from our centres in Cambridge, London and Canterbury. We’re now looking for a passionate, accredited CELTA Teacher Trainer to join us on a flexible, sessional basis.
About the role
Locations: Centrally based in Cambridge (Optional contracts in London &/or Canterbury)
Course details: 27 contact hours per week | 4-week courses | Sessional contract
At Stafford House International, we deliver high-quality, in-school CELTA training from our centres in Cambridge, London and Canterbury.
We’re looking for an experienced CELTA Teacher Trainer to join our pool on a sessional basis, delivering intensive 4-week courses of approximately 27 contact hours per week.
This is a great opportunity to work in a focused, professional training environment while maintaining flexibility around your other commitments.
As a CELTA trainers, there may also be opportunities to teach online courses, in addition to in-person training.
What you’ll be doing
* Delivering CELTA training courses in line with Cambridge requirements
* Supporting and assessing trainee teachers throughout the course
* Contributing to candidate selection and interviews
* Providing clear, constructive feedback to support trainee development
* Working collaboratively with an experienced academic team
What’s in it for you
* Options available for MCT (Main Course Tutors) and ACT (Assistant Course Tutors)
* Flexible, sessional work available in the heart of Cambridge, Canterbury or central London
* Opportunity to work with motivated trainee teachers
* Supportive and experienced academic team
* Paid CPD opportunities throughout the year
What you’ll need
* First degree (or equivalent)
* DELTA or equivalent Diploma (required) - essential
* Approved and active CELTA (or CertTESOL) Trainer status - essential
* Experience of CELTA candidate selection
* Experience of delivering at least three CELTA (or equivalent) courses
* Broad teaching experience (e.g. exam preparation, EAP, Business English)
* Strong organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills
* Confident using Microsoft Office and digital platforms
* Ability to complete pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment and KCSIE 2025
More information
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.