Summer School Overseas Programme Manager in London/Japan

London, United Kingdom
Duration: February 2026 - August 2026
To be discussed at interview
Apply by: 19 Jan 2026

Job Description 

Essential

Requirements You must have full mastery of English across all 4 skills to CEFR C2/IELTS band 8You must have the right to work in the UK

Job Description Exciting opportunity to be Overseas Programme Manager – International House London Young LearnersIf you’re enthusiastic, passionate, and ready to inspire young learners, we are excited to invite you to join our team at International House London, for the upcoming Young Learner summer season!What we’re looking forWe’re searching for an Overseas Programme Manager to set up and deliver a new summer school in Japan, developing International House London’s partnership with a prestigious boarding school in Japan. The position requires a part-time working schedule from February to June and full-time on-site in Japan for the duration of the camp.

To apply, you must have:GCSEs (A*-C) or equivalentProven managerial experience in similar rolesEnglish proficiency level of C1+Project management experienceExperience of managing different stakeholders and prioritising according to safeguarding and organisational reputationA positive, flexible, “can-do” attitudeExcellent communication and administrative skillsKnowledge of safeguarding policies and laws/regulationsAbility to lead a large team and make principled decisions under pressureWhat the Job Is AboutAs the Overseas Programme Manager you will have both pre- and in-camp oversight of the summer school operation in Japan. Pre-camp, this will focus on project management, recruitment and compliance of both UK and Japanese regulations, plus extensive stakeholder liaison. In-camp, you will manage the centre, ensuring a smooth and memorable experience for students, staff, agents and host centre. You will work closely with Head Office at all stages.

Contract detailsPre-camp (February-June):14 hours per weekPart-time, flexiblepossibility to work remotelySite visit to Japan may be requiredIn-camp40-48 hours per weekEvening and weekend work expected as part of the residential scheduleFree accommodationThree meals a day + free tea and coffee Right to WorkApplicants must have the right to work in the UK. All appointments require a DBS/Police Check and satisfactory references.

Application InformationInternational House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young learners. https://www.ihlondon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/YL-Safeguarding-Policy-2025-updated-02.06.pdf Please note that if you are successful at the interview stage, all offers are subject to two references, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, and Police Check (if living abroad) that are considered satisfactory to IH London. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to offer sponsorship. Therefore, applicants must have valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Click here to submit your application.

Full job description: https://www.ihlondon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Overseas-Programme-manager-2026.pdfInternational House London’s Values: Ethical, Inclusive, Innovative, Passionate, Professional

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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