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 enthusiastic EFL Teachers to join our vibrant and supportive team at Dusemond. In this role, you’ll go beyond traditional classroom teaching, creating a rich, holistic learning experience that develops not only language skills but also life lessons, confidence, and cultural understanding.

At Dusemond, we’re committed to your professional growth. We offer regular CPD (Continuing Professional Development) sessions and promote an atmosphere of reflective practice and collaboration, where 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 an EFL teacher for Dusemond was an amazing experience. Unlike my previous summer school experiences, there was a huge amount of support from the pre-existing syllabus, and regular days off with no five (or six!) day continuous period of lessons allowed me to always have the energy to perform at my best in the classroom.

Working in a summer school without the pressure of exams allowed me to form a solid bond with my classes over the two weeks and make the most of encouraging cultural sharing amongst the diverse mix of student nationalities. Having worked for many different companies, I’m quite used to be told to go to the airport or run a sports session with no notice, so being completely free from the activity programme or any pastoral duties was a big relief!

Job details

Full Board

Accommodation and meals provided throughout your contract. For residential positions a charge of £77.70 per week is deducted from your pay.

Salary

Teacher – £593* per week

£20 per week CELTA/TESOL bonus

£20 per week returners bonus

Holiday Pay

12.07% holiday pay will be added to your salary.

Working Hours

Up to 44 hours per week based on 6 working days.

Reporting to

Academic Manager and Director of Studies

Locations

Uppingham, Edinburgh, Rugby, Bedales, Royal Russell (London) & Cheltenham.

Available Contract Dates

Temporary – July and August 2026

Pre-joining training dates

Key training is provided in the first few days of your contract, and you will be given access to academic materials prior to your arrival.

Online seminars to familiarise yourself with the materials will be help in the run up to summer.

An online safeguarding course will need to be completed prior to your arrival at the centre.

Key responsibilities:

Teaching Quality

Dusemond is committed to quality in our teaching and learning approach.

You’ll be expected to:

Maintain an inclusive classroom atmosphere that values every student’s contribution.
Facilitate diverse activities, including debates, filmmaking and storytelling sessions, to make learning engaging and interactive.
Regularly monitor and assess student progress and adapt your approach as necessary.
Team Coordination: Participate in daily brief meetings with the team to ensure a cohesive approach to the day’s objectives and to foster open communication.
Commit to occasional observations which then form the basis of CPD sessions throughout each programme

Lessons

As an Active Teacher, you set the tone for successful learning – through engaging lessons, an inspiring environment, and an approach that encourages confidence and “learning by taking part”.

You’ll be expected to:

Attend the staff induction
Create lesson plans that are both academically sound and engaging for students, following the Dusemond Syllabus.
Utilise a variety of media and technology to enhance the learning experience.
Collaborate with the Academic Manager to review Student progress
Keep accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress.
Lead students on a local learning excursion where they complete a project by interacting with the local community

Key Performance Indicators

High levels of student engagement and satisfaction.
Consistently well-prepared and diverse lesson plans.
Effective delivery of “Excursion Mania” contributing to overall excitement and preparedness for trips (or leading an activity session depending on your centre).

Excursion Mania

You 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.

Community & pastoral Care

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 need to oversee your class in public during the LLE (Local Learning Excursion) though you will also be supported by other members of the team.

Operational support + CPD

Assist with centre set up, and centre re-set between 2 week turns.

You will be required to attend and contribute to CPD sessions during the reset period.

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 some existing experience
have some knowledge of basic safeguarding procedures
be responsible and proactive
An undergraduate degree in any discipline

It's a plus if:

you have existing teaching experience
you’ve done this before!

* Other EFL certificates will be considered with relevant experience

** 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.