Application & Recruitment Information

British Summer School is accredited by the British Council and adheres to all the regulatory criteria of the accreditation scheme

We create a positive, challenging, and rewarding family-feel working environment that encourages staff to come back year after year

Most courses are run at independent boarding schools which are set in beautiful surroundings and all have great facilities

Students come from many different countries from all over the world, creating a real international and multicultural environment for staff to work in

All staff are offered residential accommodation and meals free of charge

There are many different roles to apply for depending on your skill set, experience, and preferences and there are real promotion opportunities for future summers

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, conscientious, motivated, want a challenge, and love working with children and young adults we look forward to hearing from you!

Decide which job would wish to apply for and submit your application. Please note that, during an interview, you will be asked to explain any gaps in the timeline in your CV.

Short, informal telephone conversations may be arranged and carried out by a member of Head Office staff to determine an applicant’s suitability for the role in question.

If successful you will be invited for an interview which may be face-to-face or by video all, depending on the circumstances (e.g. where you live, the role applied for and in order to adhere to any Covid-19 government guidelines).

Where possible we will arrange assessment sessions (face-to-face or by video call) which last up to 3 hours and where you will complete group tasks and a one-to-one interview. As all roles involve close contact with children, your commitment to safeguarding children will be discussed. If you are unable to attend an assessment session we may offer an extended one-to-one interview, depending on the circumstances.

EFL teacher applicants will undergo a second interview with the Academic Manager.

We will request at least two references from former employers or college/university tutors. References may be taken up before your interview (you can indicate on the application form should you not wish your current employer to be contacted prior to a conditional job offer but this reference must be obtained prior to you starting your employment with us). As prospective employer, we reserve the right to contact any previous employer, not just the referees provided.

We are unable to accept references from family friends or basic references. Furthermore, referees will be asked specifically if there is any reason why you should not be engaged in situations where you have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if references are not received, are inadequate or it becomes evident that you have knowingly withheld or have given misleading or false information.

All applicants will be told the outcome of their application.

If successful you will be sent a conditional job offer subject to receipt of:

Proof of identity and (where applicable) your qualifications (we will need to see originals before you start with us)

Proof of your right to work in the UK (e.g. British or Irish citizen, EU citizens with pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme or a work visa; again, we will need to see originals before you start with us).

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check (and Police ‘Certificate of good conduct’ if resident outside the UK); we will assist you with the application and pay the full cost of the check(s)

Checks against the “Barred List” and, if applicable, “Prohibited List” will also be carried out.

Once all safer recruitment checks have been carried out satisfactorily, you will be sent a contract together with additional documentation (such as job description, privacy notice, a summary of our safeguarding policy)

Once we have received your signed contract and other required documentation we will send you our Employee Handbook and some other information/advice on what you need to do before you start work.

If we have not been able to see original documents or certificates, you must present these to us at Induction or on arrival at camp and before taking up your appointment. Copies will be kept in your staff file,

If your application is unsuccessful, all documentation relating to your application will be confidentially destroyed no later than 12 months after the date you are informed of the outcome.

To read our complete Recruitment Policy please click here: Safer Recruitment Policy

Our Privacy Policy, together with any other of our terms and conditions, and any other documents referred to in them, sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide, will be processed by us. In certain situations, we may need to share your personal data with a third party such as professional organisations and affiliated bodies that inspect our courses to ensure we meet agreed quality standards. Please read this Policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

By applying to British Summer School you consent to your information being held and processed by British Summer School in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, which was replaced by EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25th May 2018.

British Summer School is an equal opportunities employer where all job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender-reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, age, religion or belief, creed, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins or disability (‘the protected characteristics’).

We are committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different cultural perspectives available in a multi-ethnic society, where people feel they are respected and valued and can achieve their full potential. Consequently, British Summer School implements policies and procedures that are fair, impartial, and in accordance with the needs of the business, employee specifications, and the safeguarding of students.