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Teacher - Activity Leader

Deadline: Thu 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 UTC
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  • Deadline: Thu 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 UTC
  • United Kingdom: UTTOXETER.
  • Abbotsholme School
  • Experience: 1 YEAR
  • Number of positions: 3
  • Degree Required
  • Short Term/Summer job, Residential

Job Summary

Details of Position

Abbotsholme Summer School

Contract: Fixed-term (Summer Programme)
Dates: 3rd July 16th August
Reporting to: Summer School Director / Director of Studies
Location: Abbotsholme School
Student Age Range: 11-18 (international students)

Abbotsholme School is recruiting TeacherActivity Leaders to join our international summer school team. This is a varied and rewarding role combining classroom teaching with leading sports, activities, excursions and evening events for students aged 1118.

Set within a traditional British boarding school campus in the countryside, the Abbotsholme Summer School offers international students a programme combining English language learning, outdoor activities, sports, cultural excursions and enrichment experiences.

TeacherActivity Leaders play a key role in creating a fun, safe and engaging environment for students while supporting both the academic and activity programmes.

Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering engaging lessons to international students
- Leading afternoon sports, games and enrichment activities
- Supporting evening entertainment and social events
- Supervising students during excursions and off-site visits
- Ensuring high standards of student welfare and safeguarding
- Acting as a positive role model within the residential school community

Essential:
- Teaching qualification (PGCE, CELTA, TEFL or equivalent)
- Experience working with young people aged 1118
- Enthusiastic and confident leading groups and activities
- Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable:

  • Experience in summer schools, camps or residential programmes
  • Skills in sport, outdoor education, performing arts or leadership activities
  • This is an excellent opportunity to gain teaching, leadership and international experience while working as part of a dynamic summer school team.

Qualifications

Cambridge CELTA

PGCE / CELTA or TEFL

Salary and Benefits

Total weekly pay

  • Non-residential staff: £610
  • Residential staff: £533 (£77 per week is deducted for accommodation and full board)
  • 12.07% holiday pay will be added to your salary

Working Hours
Total of up to 44 hours per week

Made up of:

  • Teaching: 5 sessions of 3 hours per week 15 hours
  • Activity Sessions: up to 29 hours per week including weekends as per rota
  • Activity session duration 3 4 hours
  • Full day excursions duration up to 10 hours
  • Attendance at daily briefing meetings required

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The Teacher Activity Leader plays a key role in delivering a high-quality summer school experience for international students at Abbotsholme. The role combines teaching engaging lessons with leading activities, excursions, and evening programmes, ensuring students enjoy a safe, stimulating, and memorable residential experience.

Staff will support the delivery of a dynamic programme helping students build confidence, improve their English communication skills and develop friendships.

Company Details

Abbotsholme School

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