Academic Manager (Summer 2025)

York

Full Time/Fixed Term

 

 

Are you a dynamic, self-assured, and engaging language instructor aspiring to step into a leadership position? Are you prepared to guide and oversee a group of educators catering to a diverse student body? If you excel in a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced setting, EF Education First invites you to join us as an Academic Manager and be part of our mission to open the world through education.

 

 

Careers at EF | Open the world with us

 

EF Education First’s mission is opening the world through education. 

A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.

 

 

Your Role

 

As Academic Manager, you will take the helm of our energetic and diverse academic team for summer 2025, overseeing the successful delivery of our academic program. This role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your expertise in educational management while stepping into a leadership position in a fast-paced, multicultural setting.

 

By the end of the summer, you’ll have significantly advanced your management abilities, having led a team to deliver a high-quality academic experience. Your communication skills will be honed through collaboration with individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, ensuring the program’s seamless execution.

 

This is a live in position where accommodation and full board is provided at no extra cost. Roles run from June/July – August 2025

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Working with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students, you will have the overall responsibility for the academic program in your schoolYou will schedule all classes, including students and rooms, using our computer systemsYou will be responsible for a team of 20+ teachers. Supporting them to ensure all lessons are delivered to exceptional standards. This will involve regular meetings and feedback sessions, as a group and 1-1Teacher observations and discussing the feedback to ensure our teachers continue to developYou will be responsible for line managing an Academic CoordinatorYou will set up and run graduation ceremonies, as well as coordinating the admin that is required for these

 

 

Requirements

 

Minimum of a CELTA/TESOLStrong leadership skills with some management/team leading experience requiredCommitment to the highest level of customer serviceSociable and fun disposition with the ability to motivate and energise othersEnglish fluency and excellent communication skillsAble to work independentlyAbility to work and thrive under pressureAll offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two referencesLegally able to work in the UK at commencement of employment

 

 

Why you will love working with EF

 

Continuous professional development  Work in a truly international environment  Regular social events  Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided  Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition  Global career opportunities  Extensive pre summer trainingWealth of academic materials and curriculum providedSummer camp canteen  Accommodation available if necessary  Access to EF Hello language learning

 

 

EF Education First – Our History and Values

Career Progression at EF

 

 

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EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.  Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required.  Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

 

EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.