Job Description

Are you qualified to teach EFL and are free between June to August 2026?

Why not gain or expand your classroom teaching experience in Cambridge, or at one of our Study Holidays centres. Experienced and newly qualified teachers, welcome.

Whether you hold a CELTA/CertTESOL (or equivalent), a PGCE, or a degree in English, Primary Education or Modern Foreign Languages, we have summer teaching opportunities to suit you.

We are a British Council-accredited provider of summer study holidays, welcoming over 6,000 international students (ages 8-17) each year. Students attend engaging English lessons per week, alongside a full programme of activities and excursions, creating a fun, multicultural teaching environment.

You just need to bring your professionalism, expertise (and your toothbrush if you wish to be residential), Our residential contracts include full-board, accommodation.

Why teach with us?

Small class sizes

(average 15 students)

Ready-made lesson materials

and teacher notes provided

Strong academic support

from experienced leadership teams

Weekly CPD sessions

, observations and appraisals

Free CPD course

pre-summer and DELTA Module 1 incentive for eligible teachers (T&Cs apply)

Opportunities to progress

: into year-round roles in Cambridge, Canterbury and London

Contract options (Summer 2026)

Dates:

Flexible 3-8 weeks between 20th June - mid/late August 2026

Hours: Options of contracts from 16, 32 or 42 hours per week

Location/s:

40, St. Osmund's Road, Lower Parkstone, BH14 9JY

Also residential in: Uxbridge (West London), Oakham, Northampton, Canterbury, Cambridge, York

Pay and hours for Non-Residential Teachers

:

42 hours per week over 6 days.

Pay: 624.60 per week / 629.60 1+ years' experience / 639.60. for 3+ years' experience + holiday entitlement.

Hours: 6 days per week (usually Monday to Saturday). 15-30 hours teaching + teacher admin time, welfare of student time and/or leading excursions/activities

32 hours per week over 5 days.

Pay: 520.67 per week / 525.67 for 1+ years' experience / 535.67 for 3+ years' experience + holiday entitlement.

Hours: 30 hours teaching + 2 hours CPD + admin, only over 5 days per week (usually Monday to Friday)

16 hours per week over 5 days (usually Monday to Friday).

Pay: 260.33 per week / 265.33 for 1+ year's experience / 275.33 for 3+ years' experience + holiday entitlement.

Hours: 15 hours teaching + 1 hour CPD over 5 days per week (usually Monday to Friday)

Pay & Hours for Residential Teachers (42 hours per week over 6 days):

Pay:

577.47 per week / 583.03 for 1+ year experience / 594.14 for 3+ years' experience + holiday entitlement

Hours: 6 days per week (usually Monday to Saturday). 15-30 hours teaching + teacher admin time, welfare of student time and/or leading excursions/activities*

Some of what you need to become part of the Stafford House Teaching Team:

Degree level education (preferred) CELTA/CertTESOL (or equivalent), or PGCE in English, MFL or Primary Enthusiasm for teaching and working with young learners Understanding of safeguarding practices Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor visas)You must have the right to work in the UK
TEFL/MA TESOL qualifications must include a minimum of 6-hours observed teaching practice. This is where you were observed teaching students in a live environment as part of your qualification and must be evidenced via your qualification transcript.

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.

AND FINALLY

What are you waiting for? We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck!

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3-4 weeks

Pay: 577.47-639.60 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Discounted or free food Relocation assistance
Application question(s):

Essential - Are you EFL/TESOL qualified (e.g. CELTA, CertTESOL or have another TEFL certificate which meets Accreditation UK criteria), or are you qualified with PGCE in English, Modern Foreign Languages or Primary education?

(*Please note, accepted MA TESOL and TEFL (or equivalent) qualifications must include 6-hours observed teaching practice - this is where you were observed teaching students in a live environment. This must be evidenced in your qualification transcript)

When are you free between late June and mid-August? Please give dates.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person