ESL jobs

LSI Cambridge is a year-round British Council Accredited school. We welcome applications from enthusiastic candidates who would enjoy teaching lively classes to international adults. We are looking for teachers available from January 2027 for hourly paid work.

At LSI we believe in using the communicative approach to English language teaching where the focus is on meaning and communication. For this reason, a topic-based syllabus, incorporating the lexical approach, is used and attention is given to functional language and applied language practice. The core syllabus books are English File, NGL Outcomes and NGL Life, which were selected for their variety of methodology, their quality and the suitability of the topics they contain. Teachers are encouraged to supplement from a wide range of resources in response to the needs of their students as and when they arise. To support this, there is a wide range of teaching resources in the staffroom and teachers are encouraged to create their own materials and to use realia and authentic texts accordingly, including those contributed by students. All class content is checked for appropriacy by the academic management on a regular basis via weekly plans and student progress tests. Student satisfaction is closely monitored to ensure that learning goals and outcomes are being met.

Details of Position

Duties will include:

• Teaching general English, exam preparation, business English, closed group classes, and one-to-one courses when required.
• Planning, preparing and providing quality language tuition to adults and young adults at a range of levels and consistent with prescribed syllabus.
• Familiarisation and use of LSI resources and materials.
• Supplementing appropriately based on needs of learners.
• Record keeping and other academic administration as required.
• Carrying out the school’s safeguarding and welfare policies.
• Protecting and promoting the integrity of LSI’s professional reputation and upholding British Council standards.
• Attending staff meetings and CPD sessions.

Qualifications

Essential:

• YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN THE UK.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK, a valid UK bank account and National Insurance number.
• CELTA/Trinity Cert TESOL (certain other qualifications will be accepted provided they meet specific requirements).

Desirable:

• An undergraduate/university degree.
• ESOL/EFL teaching experience.

LSI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy you will be asked to explain any gaps in your work and education history. You will also be required to undergo a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check and provide the contact details of at least 2 referees, who will be asked specifically if they have any concerns about your suitability to work with people under 18. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK must be provided at interview stage.

Salary and Benefits

Benefits of working at LSI:

• Support of our academic management team and senior teachers.
• Experienced local, year-round admin team.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.
• Regular in house CPD sessions.
• A reference from an established global brand.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £18.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge CB1 2DG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL?

Work Location: In person