Senior Teacher

Job overview

Are you passionate about teaching English as a Foreign Language? Do you believe in giving students a platform to bring their English to the next level and become global citizens? We’re looking for dedicated Senior Teachers to join our vibrant and supportive team at Dusemond. In this role, you’ll not only contribute to delivering high-quality, engaging English lessons but also support and guide our teachers in implementing our programmes effectively and developing their own skills.

At Dusemond, we’re committed to your professional development and growth. We offer regular CPD (Continuous Professional Development) sessions and encourage reflective practice and collaboration, where senior staff and teachers share ideas, learn from one another, and continually refine their craft. You’ll be part of an immersive, project-based learning environment built on our core values – Care, Honesty, Energy, Empathy, Respect, and Smiles (CHEERS!) – ensuring both students and staff thrive in a positive, inspiring atmosphere.

Our Teaching

Staff stories

Working as a Senior Teacher was a welcome challenge after 3 summers of being an EFL teacher. It allowed me to develop my leadership skills in supporting the teacher team, and share the knowledge I’ve developed over a long teaching career with teachers just starting out. I began to learn about the operational side of Academic planning and I feel like I now have a deeper understanding of all the different teams that work together to make our programmes what they are”

Job details

Full Board

Accommodation and meals provided throughout your contract. No deduction is made for this.

Salary

£572.00* per week

Holiday Pay

12.07% holiday pay will be added to your salary.

Working Hours

Up to 48 hours per week based on 6 working days.

Reporting to

Director of Studies/Academic Manager

Locations

York, Uppingham, Edinburgh, Rugby, Bedales & Cheltenham.

Available Contract Dates

Temporary – April, July & August 2025

Pre-joining training dates

Staff are required to attend 2 x paid training days in advance of joining any programme.

Key responsibilities:

Management support

You will provide crucial operational support to the Academic Manager.

You’ll be expected to:

Help create and review class lists and assign classes to the appropriate teacher
Review and implement level changes
Ensure the teaching team is clear on the timetable and who/where they are teaching
Assist with certificate and report printing and hosting graduation ceremonies
Organise the printing of materials for the teaching team
Ensure teachers are following the syllabus and have all the technical and IT support they require.
Assist in the continual maintenance of teaching and staffroom supplies

Teacher support

As the senior member of the team, many of the teachers will be looking to you for guidance and support, especially newly qualified teachers.

You’ll be expected to:

Assist with lesson planning and encourage the team to support each other and share ideas
Run planning sessions with the team on arrival days and workshops on reset days between turns
Last minute class cover for teacher sickness and other emergencies
Support any teachers with more challenging classes, such as mixed level
Assisting teachers with classroom technology
Assist with managing any behavioural issues, with the support of Group Leaders and our welfare staff
Share ideas and experience about getting the most benefit out of our international mix of students

Key Performance Indicators

High levels of student engagement and satisfaction.
A happy teaching team always clear on timetables and classes
Effective delivery of “Excursion Mania” contributing to overall excitement and preparedness for trips (or leading an activity session depending on your centre).
Meaningful CPD sessions encouraging reflective practise and growth amongst the teaching team

Excursion Mania and LLE

The teaching team will conduct twice-weekly 1 hour evening sessions designed to prepare students for upcoming excursions (or lead an activity session depending on your centre). You’ll be expected to make these sessions both informative and fun, setting the stage for the adventures that lie ahead.

Operational Support

Flexibility is needed as all senior members of staff may be required to assist with duties outside of their standard roles. You should lead by example and step up when necessary – for example supporting the Centre Manager on arrival days

Office Management

Making sure the teaching office is a welcoming, positive environment – this often means restocking biscuits!

Safeguarding

All staff have a responsibility for creating a positive, welcoming environment for the students, and should always report any safeguarding or safety issues as necessary.

You will be liaising with teachers during the Local Learning Excursion (LLE) day to ensure they and their students are all safe, secure and happy during their session off-site.

Your eligibility

You must:

be over 18 years of age
be eligible to work in the UK
CELTA, Trinity TESOL, B.Ed/PGCE (Primary Education, English or MFL) or EFL Level 5 equivalent*
get an enhanced DBS check**

You should:

Have significant experience of teaching young people
Have experience of supporting and guiding colleagues
Have an undergraduate degree in any discipline

It's a plus if:

your a first aider
you have a special skill or talent
you’ve done this before!

*other qualifications will be considered

** Dusemond will assist applicants in obtaining an enhanced DBS check and cover the cost.

Working for Dusemond means:

Lasting Friendships

Our staff build close friendships and camaraderie that often lasts well beyond the end of our programmes, with the chance to be re-united the next season!

Career progression

If you thrive in the amazing environments we work so hard to create, you’ll want to grow with us. Many first year staff return to become supervisors and managers.

References Provided

The broad range of skillsets required, make Dusemond centres excellent places to develop and substantiate your abilities for future roles.