About ALPADIA:
ALPADIAs mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff.
Our vision for your employment is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner.
Deepen your understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career.
You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people who are dedicated to making a difference through their work.
ALPADIA employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity.
In 2025 we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.
Join ALPADIA's team to create an unforgettable summer 2026. Were looking for motivated individuals who can inspire and engage young students while enjoying a rewarding and educational experience themselves.
Were hiring English Language Teachers for a fixed-term summer contract..
This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding English teacher to develop their career with a leading organisation.
Paid training is provided, offering support and development to help you succeed in this role.

Key responsibilities

Teaching

Ensure all language tuition is appropriate to a camp environment and in line with the ALPADIA curriculum.
Have and demonstrate a sound knowledge and awareness of the use of English and the linguistic systems underlying it, providing appropriate models of both spoken and written English.
Ensure the content of the lessons considers the course objectives, the learning needs and cultural backgrounds of the students.
Ensure each lesson leads to relevant learning outcomes, which are made known to students, and which are achieved through a coherent sequence of activities.
Show initiative to ensure the syllabus is adapted to meet the specific needs of our students, both at a class and individual level.
Ensure that there is an appropriate variety of teaching techniques, activities, task types which motivate and appeal to different learner types.
Ensure that there are opportunities for differentiation.
Ensure that the ALPADIA teaching resources are exploited to support learning outcomes and maximise learning.
Ensure students are engaged and a positive learning atmosphere is created.
Ensure that students are praised appropriately and encouraged to experiment with the language.
Ensure that there are opportunities for production.
Encourage the sole use of the target language in classrooms wherever possible, both from the students and the other teachers.
Ensure students receive appropriate and timely feedback on their performance during the lesson.
Ensure lessons include activities to evaluate whether learning is taking place.
Ensure that the outside world is brought into the classroom with authentic resources and examples when appropriate.
Ensure learning is promoted by the effective management of the classroom environment and resources.
Always maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare, highlighting any issues to the Camp Manager or Academic Manager.
Liaise with the Camp Manager and the Academic Manager to resolve any instances of issues, questions or concerns raised by students, agents, parents or other stakeholders.

General

Always represent ALPADIA in the best conceivable way, being polite and friendly to the students, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers at all times.
Understand procedural documents and ALPADIA policies relevant to the role.
Be familiar with all British Council inspection criteria relevant to the department.
Actively participate in all staff meetings as necessary.
Attend and where necessary contribute to, weekly Professional Development Sessions in a spirit of positive engagement.
Be proactive about both your personal and professional development including attendance/completion of all compulsory training sessions and to actively participate in any training offered.
Engage positively in a reflective teaching approach and developmental observation process, embracing an open-door classroom policy.
Write lesson plans when requested by the Academic Manager for formal observations, inspections or professional development purposes.
Arrive at the centre and ensure all lessons start and finish on time.
Complete the attendance within 5 minutes of each lesson starting and report any absences according to camp procedures.
Assist with placement testing as required.
Read, understand and sign any relevant risk assessments as required.
Undertake other duties as deemed necessary by line manager.

Brighton-Roedean School

06/07/2026 - 14/08/2026 ((shorter contracts available)

Monday to Friday Morning teaching with 15-18.75 hours contract