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General English Teacher Summer 2025 Programme

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Start Date
From 3rd June 2025
Duration or End Date
Summer school operates until 29th August 2025; peak period from 16th June to mid-August
Salary
£21.27 to £28.37 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

 

Essential Requirements 

You must have:

  • A CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or equivalent initial teaching qualification
  • Post-CELTA teaching experience
  • Right to work in the UK and be based in the UK currently
  • First degree (Level 6) or equivalent
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work flexibly, independently, and as part of a team
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable:

  •  DELTA qualification
  • IELTS Examiner status
  • Experience with Young Learners (YL) or English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
     

Job Description 

Location: Covent Garden, London, UK (Face-to-face lessons)

Hours: Flexible, with variable hours

International House London is seeking enthusiastic and passionate General English Teachers to join our diverse and vibrant team for the Summer 2025 Programme. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced teachers who are looking to inspire students from all over the world in one of the UK's most respected language schools.

As a General English Teacher at IH London, you will have the chance to deliver dynamic lessons that help students improve their language skills in an engaging and supportive environment. Whether you're focusing on speaking, writing, or grammar, your expertise will play a key role in helping students reach their language learning goals.
If you’re looking for a flexible, rewarding teaching role in an innovative and supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
• Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons: Teach General English to a diverse group of international students.
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment: Ensure students feel encouraged and motivated to succeed.
• Promote student progress: Provide valuable feedback and guidance to help students improve both inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain professionalism: Uphold IH London's policies and procedures, adhering to the highest standards of teaching, classroom management, and student engagement.
• Stay innovative: Make use of the latest teaching methods and technology to enhance student learning.
• Complete administrative tasks: Maintain accurate records and prepare academic reports as required.

Working Hours:
This is a casual/fixed-term position. We are looking for teachers to deliver face-to-face courses, with flexible hours available throughout the summer. Availability is requested between 3rd June and 29th August 2025, with peak demand from 16th June to mid-August. Candidates are not required to commit to the entire period, and specific working dates will be discussed individually. Additional hours may be offered to the right candidates depending on course demand.
 

Other Benefits

What We Offer:
• Competitive pay (£21.27 to £28.37 per hour) depending on experience
• Holiday pay
• Supportive working environment in central London
• Teacher development programme and access to the IH Teacher Portal
• Employee perks through the Perks at Work scheme
• Free language courses for staff – improve your own skills while you teach!

 

About the school and city

International House London is an established and well-known language school, with over sixty years of experience in providing language courses and teacher training programmes. 

Our spacious and fully equipped school is based near Covent Garden and we are a founding member of the International House World Organisation.

International House London welcomes over 8,000 language students from 150 countries each year. Our students enjoy learning in the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere of IH London.

IH London opened in 1959. We are the no.1 language school in Central London, judged by the latest British Council inspections and reported in the EL Gazette (2019). Every year we train over 500 new teachers and enable them to embark on exciting new journeys across the globe to inspire and teach others.