Summer TEFL Teacher
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. EF Education First scores B on the Alion truth index.
Summer EFL Teacher
Brighton, UK
£640.80p/w
Brighton University (13 -17 years old)
(Full time, fixed-term)
Do you have a passion for education? Are you bold, confident and charismatic? Are you somebody who's looking to kick-start their teaching career or do you have years of experience in the classroom? If so, EF invites you to spend your summer teaching English in Brighton!
Careers at EF | Open the world with us
EF's mission is opening the world through education. A career with EF combines the support and opportunity with a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers - creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you're passionate about - we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.
Your role as an EFL Teacher
Work with the support of a professional academic team and award-nominated materials to deliver the EF academic program to classroom groups of up to 17 language students. You'll be planning lessons that create an inspiring safe and supportive classroom environment wherebuilding your students' confidence in using language is your primary concern.
After a summer working as a teacher with EF, you will have enhanced your teaching knowledge and experience by working with a team of diverse teachers and academic management. You'll be adaptable and capable of solving various issues without hesitation. Working in an academic environment, you will have seen how students grow in their language skills, make new friends and create summer memories that last a lifetime.
Watching a classroom of different nationalities bond and their language flourish is rewarding for experienced and novice teachers alike, which is what brings so many of our teachers back year on year.
Your responsibilities as an EFL Teacher
Deliver general English classes using the EF methodology, sprinkled with your own touch
Next to planning and teaching classes, you are also responsible for tracking attendance and attending teacher meetings
Facilitating testing during the course, including scoring tests
General classroom management
Participate in peer observation programmes
Act as an ambassador for EF
Assisting with other duties as requested by the summer management team
Lead an academic excursion once a week (usually a Saturday or Sunday)
Requirements
Available to work in July
TEFL or CELTA (or equivalent) qualified*
Excellent communication skills
Sensitive to the needs of international students
Demonstrates a high level of customer service
Has strong administrative and organisational skills
Right to work in the UK
C2 level of English
All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
Why you'll love working with EF in Brighton
Experience working in a diverse and vibrant area
Continuous professional development
Work in a truly international environment
Regular social events
Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided
Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
Global career opportunities
External trainings on safeguarding and mental health first aid
Summer camp canteen
Subsided accommodation available
*EF will consider sponsoring a TEFL qualification for suitable candidates
What do our staff say?
"I love being exposed to different cultures and I get to practice other languages."
"I like all the staff I work withand we work as a team. There is so much diversity within the school - both students and staff."
"It's a pleasure to come to work so I can see my amazing colleagues and students from around the world."
EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, andexpects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CV must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.