Start recruiting now. Secure the best summer teachers and staff.
For many experienced summer school teachers and staff, the search for next year's position is already under way. Advertise now and reach them while they are still planning, not after they have committed elsewhere.
Summer candidates, ready now.
Opted-in and active job seekers who have told us they are interested in summer positions.
*Figures as of mid-November 2026.
Reach the strongest candidates first.
Experienced summer teachers, directors of studies and activity leaders often line up their summer work well in advance. Early advertisers have the first opportunity to engage them.
- Less competition for attention: many schools wait until the new year
- Your vacancies stand out before the busiest recruitment period
- Engage candidates while they are still weighing options
- NowYou advertise on TEFL.com
- WinterExperienced staff plan next summer
- New yearMany schools start advertising
- SpringBusiest recruitment period
- Summer 2027Courses begin
Fill specialist and senior roles
Centre managers, academic managers and welfare staff can be harder to find. A longer advertising window improves your chances of finding the right people.
Plan with confidence
Having key staff confirmed early makes it easier to finalise timetables, course offerings, accommodation and marketing to students and agents.
Build a reserve pool
Early applications give you a wider choice of candidates and a shortlist to draw on if plans change or extra centres open.
More time to recruit properly.
Starting early gives you room for thorough checks and negotiation, without the pressure of a last-minute deadline.
- Interview at a sensible pace
- Complete safeguarding checks in good time
- Agree contracts before candidates are snapped up
- ✓Thorough interviews
- ✓Reference checks
- ✓Safeguarding
- ✓DBS (or equivalent) checks
- ✓Contract negotiation
Make the most of your listing.
Ads with this information tend to attract better-matched applicants.
Dates and locations
Include clear dates, locations and centre details.
Pay and benefits
State pay, accommodation and any meals or travel provided.
Requirements
List the qualifications and experience you require.
We are happy to provide suggestions on wording and presentation. Email info@tefl.com
Build a great team for next summer.
Post your summer 2027 vacancies now, or get in touch to discuss advertising options and packages.
