Are you free for 2-weeks during January and February 2026? Are you looking for a fun challenge, teaching EFL to young students from overseas?
We have just the opportunity.
Based at the Brunel University in Uxbridge, west London, you will deliver tailored classroom based EFL lessons to our young, international students. You will also play an integral part in their holistic learning journey by leading excursions to exciting locations and taking part in fun evening activities.
These are residential contracts and we provide full-board accommodation; making this opportunity available no matter where in the UK you are based.
What do we do?
We are a British Council accredited, leading provider of school study holidays. Each year we welcome over 6,000 young learners from around the world. Our mission is to help students improve their English, while having a fun, unforgettable holiday. During their stay, our students experience engaging classroom lessons and a lively program of activities and excursions.
What’s the role?
In addition to our various summer study holidays programmes, these contracts are designed as a pop-up school, and run for 1-week each in January and February 2026.
It's a great opportunity to work with a range of ages (13-19 years), levels of ability and students from a multi-cultural environment. Following a successful contract, we have lots of opportunities to join us from June - August, supporting our summer holiday programmes.
Dates: 18th-24th January 2026 and 15th-21st February 2026 - ideally, you will be available for both contracts but this may be flexible
Location: Based at the Brunel University, Uxbridge - west London
Pay: Includes full-board accommodation
£554.73 per week + holiday entitlement
+ 1 year experience - £560.07 per week + holiday entitlement
3+ years’ experience - £570.74 per week + holiday entitlement
Hours: 42 hours per week - Teaching up to 21 hours plus teaching admin. As well as teaching, you will be an active part in leading pre-planned excursions and fun evening activities. Please see the Job Description for a full-list of duties.
Syllabus: We provide lesson materials and a pre-planned excursions and activities itinerary
Support: You will be supported by our experienced leadership team in the school
Further work: If successful, you will also be offered further work, teaching in one of our summer centres across the UK. This is typically from June - August, with more opportunities potentially available in our year-round EFL schools.
What you’ll need to be an EFL Teacher/Activity Leader:
Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Cert. TESOL or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in English or MFL, or equivalent/higher *see Job Description
Great communication in English
Degree or equivalent (preferred)
Enjoy teaching and working with students in out-of-class activities and leading excursions
Flexibility, enthusiasm and professionalism
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!