Learn English at an Embassy Summer school. Programmes for children, teenagers and young adults in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
Summer school jobs in the UK
Have a break from the norm and gain fantastic experience working for Embassy Summer and MW Summer Schools in the UK.
Summer vacancies are available for academic staff, teachers, activity leaders, and supporting roles during June, July and August for two to nine weeks. Recruitment for all summer vacancies commences in January each year.
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Summer jobs in the USAWhy Embassy Summer is great
Embassy Summer currently operates 33 summer schools worldwide with 18 in the UK. We offer multinational students the opportunity to learn English while enjoying a full programme of activities and excursions.
We've been teaching English to international students for more than 30 years, and all our summer schools are British Council accredited.
Benefits of working for us
Working for Embassy Summer schools offers you the opportunity of gaining or building on teaching experience, pastoral work or in leading activities.
Residential accommodation can be provided at all Embassy Summer school centre.
Qualifications
EFL teachers:- First degree or equivalent (Level 6 National Qualification Framework)
- CELTA, Trinity Cert. TESOL or Qualified Teacher Status (PGCE or equivalent)
- First degree or equivalent (Level 6 National Qualification Framework)
- CELTA, Trinity Cert. TESOL or Qualified Teacher Status (PGCE or equivalent)
- DELTA, Trinity Lic. Diploma in TESOL, MA in ELT or Applied Linguistics
No entry level qualifications are needed, but applicants with specialist / professional sports / coaching qualifications will be strongly considered. First-aiders, lifeguards and outdoor leadership awards are all welcome.
Visa requirements
All EEA and Swiss nationals can enter and live in the UK without needing to apply for permission from the Home Office. Bulgarian and Romanian nationals may need to apply for permission from the Home Office before they can work in the UK. For further details please visit the Home Office website.
Due to the temporary nature of our summer posts, we regret to advise you that Embassy Summer cannot consider any applicants who do not possess the required visa status and/or work permit for the UK. If you possess the appropriate documentation, you will be required to provide evidence in support of your application.
MW Summer Schools
We also operate a premium summer activity school experience in the UK known as MW Summer Schools. (new website coming soon!)
We also have vacancies for these schools, which run at Warminster School in Wiltshire and Roedean School in Brighton. Residential accommodation can be provided at all MW Summer School centres. In all cases we are also keen to hear from applicants with accommodation within a realistic commuting distance of their chosen centre.
Taking students on a visit to London
Teaching in class
Taking students on a trip to Brighton
Embassy Summer staff and students at Bedford
MW Summer school staff preparing outdoor games
MW Summer information