Young Learners EFL Teacher (age 7-11), Residential Summer 2025

Bell is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Residential EFL Teacher to join our Young Learners team, specialising in the education of children aged 7-11. This exciting opportunity involves planning and delivering engaging English language lessons, supervising students during their residential stay, and supporting their overall welfare and development.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching & Academic Duties:

• Plan, prepare, and teach creative, age-appropriate lessons, including classroom and study tours.
• Conduct placement testing, assessments, and provide timely feedback on student progress.
• Develop and utilize teaching resources aligned with course objectives.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare certificates, and contribute to academic projects.

  Student Welfare:

• Supervise students' attendance, behaviour, and participation in activities.
• Ensure student safety during excursions, activities, and throughout the residential experience.
• Fulfil pastoral duties, including meal and house supervision, and manage arrival/departure processes.

General Duties:

• Actively promote a positive learning environment and encourage student engagement in activities.
• Attend and contribute to academic and departmental meetings.
• Comply with safeguarding principles and uphold the highest standards of child welfare.

Essential:

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• CELTA or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching young learners and producing teaching materials.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and time-management skills.
• IT literacy, including familiarity with tools like interactive whiteboards.

Desirable:

• PGCE, QTS or DELTA qualifications.
• Experience in residential summer schools or similar settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and Health & Safety legislation.
• Interest in extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, or drama.
• First Aid certification and a full driving license.

This is a residential role requiring a proactive approach to academic and welfare responsibilities. Candidates should be passionate about working with young learners in a dynamic, supportive environment.

At Bell, we believe that English is more than a language. It's a stepping stone that will help you achieve your dreams. For nearly 70 years, we have provided unforgettable learning experiences to students and teachers from around the world, transforming the lives of over one million. Through our teaching approach we encourage students to aim high, exceed their learning goals and become confident users of the English language. Frank Bell opened his first language school in Cambridge in 1955, which still operates today. Since then, Bell has grown from one prestigious English language school in Cambridge to an internationally recognised, high-quality education business which unlocks the world for its students through learning English and learning in English. Today, Bell offers English language courses to juniors and adults, prepares students for university in the UK and trains the world's English Language teachers.

Employee Benefits:

Our Young Learner schools in Cambridge, Oxfordshire, Bristol and Hertfordshire provide both staff and students with excellent premises and facilities. As well as a competitive salary, staff will also benefit from:

• Free onsite accommodation and all meals provided.
• Holiday pay (paid on top of salary for any accrued but untaken holiday).
• Company paid induction upon arrival onsite to give you the best start with Bell.
• Company paid Enhanced DBS check.
• Access to professional development sessions and a supportive teaching and management team.
• Free access to excursions and activities, including trips to London, Cambridge and Brighton.
• Opportunities for future career growth through the support of our experienced onsite leadership team, allowing you to develop your teaching skills whilst making a positive and long-lasting impact on the lives of young people.

Bell is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

• A DBS/Police Check will be requested in the event of a successful application.
• We do not accept DBS Checks undertaken by other organisations (unless you are on the update service).
• All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
• Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
• All references will be followed up and reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason you should not be engaged in situations where you have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.
• Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

Apply now to join our team and play a key role in shaping unforgettable experiences for young learners this summer.