Summer School Teacher

Details
Location

Canterbury, Kent

Contract Type

Full Time

Salary

Competitive

Job Description

Summary:

Summer School Teacher opportunity at a prestigious UK independent school.

About the School:

A school with a rich history and international presence, located in a historic city, offering a dynamic and diverse environment that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth.

The Opportunity:

As a Summer School Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging lessons to a diverse group of students aged 8–17. This is a fixed-term position from July to August 2026, offering the chance to inspire young minds in a supportive and vibrant academic setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver imaginative and expert-led lessons tailored to mixed-ability groups.
  • Foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence in students through innovative teaching methods.
  • Support students pastorally within a warm and structured boarding environment.
  • Monitor student progress and contribute to assessments and reports.
  • Collaborate with the Academic Director and other staff to maintain academic and safeguarding standards.
  • Uphold the values and traditions of a leading independent school.
  • Engage in co-curricular activities and contribute to the overall enrichment of the Summer School programme.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

  • Subject expertise and experience in teaching relevant subjects.
  • Ability to design and deliver lessons to mixed-ability groups.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
  • Experience working with young people in an educational setting.

Preferred

  • Experience in teaching within a boarding or international school environment.
  • Familiarity with summer school or enrichment programme delivery.
  • Passion for working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Experience in co-curricular or extracurricular programme development.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Residential accommodation and meals provided for all summer staff.
  • Competitive salary and generous staff benefits.
  • Excellent professional support and a warm, collegiate working environment.