General English Teacher Summer 2025 Programme

London, United Kingdom
Duration: From 3Rd June 2025 - Summer School Operates Until 29Th August 2025; Peak Period From 16Th June To Mid-August
£21.27 to £28.37 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Apply by: 8 Jun 2025

Job Description 

Essential

Requirements You must have:A CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or equivalent initial teaching qualificationPost-CELTA teaching experienceRight to work in the UK and be based in the UK currentlyFirst degree (Level 6) or equivalentExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work flexibly, independently, and as part of a teamCommitment to ongoing professional developmentDesirable:DELTA qualificationIELTS Examiner statusExperience 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 hoursInternational 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

BenefitsWhat 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

About the School

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.

IH London was started by John and Brita Haycraft, the founders of IHWO, and its classrooms saw the very first CELTA courses back in the 1960s. The premises is very centrally located in Covent Garden. The centre is now a charitable trust, and is most well-known for English language courses and teacher training. We have, from our beginnings, been a leading contributor in the ELT field and we strive to continue to make a significant contribution to the international language education community.

Life in and around London

You will never find yourself short of things to do in London – a capital of culture.

There are thousands of unique restaurants, trendy rooftop bars, concerts across the city, and free national museums and galleries. Whatever your interest, you’ll be able to indulge it in London.

Studying at IH London

We are based in the beautiful Covent Garden in central London, famous for its shops, cafes, restaurants and West End theatres.

Within a short walking distance you will also find the Royal Opera House (home to the Royal Ballet, as well as the Royal Opera), the British Museum (voted one of the top ten museums in the world by National Geographic) and The National Gallery (the story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece).

In the school, the on-site café sells a wide range of delicious food, snacks and beverages, from breakfast until the evening. All food is prepared fresh each day.

There are 2 supermarkets at the nearby tube stations: Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. A meal deal lunch from the supermarket (sandwich, snack and drink £3.00 and a kilo of oranges is £2-3.

The school is minutes from two tube stations: Covent Garden and Holborn. We are only two tube stops away from Kings Cross St Pancras International if you take the Eurostar from Paris.

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Application deadline: 8 Jun 2025

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