Summer Academic Coordinator

Your Role

EF (Education First) Bournemouth Summer School is looking for an organised and proactive Academic Coordinator to join our team for summer 2027.

Position Details:

- Full-time
- 6 days a week
- Fixed-term contract between June – August 2027
- Accommodation and full board can be provided if necessary and with ample notice

If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working in a dynamic international environment, and are committed to delivering a high-quality academic experience for students, we would love to hear from you.

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Meet our Summer Staff

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Responsibilities

- Oversee class scheduling and student timetabling
- Assist with placement testing and student intake processes
- Monitor student attendance and ensure policy compliance
- Support teachers with academic administration and classroom resources
- Coordinate weekly academic reports and ensure students receive certificates
- Assist students with academic queries and exam bookings
- Maintain accurate academic records and data management
- Cover classes for absent teachers
- To be part of the Emergency Phone rotation
- Work closely with the Academic Manager and other departments to ensure smooth operations

Requirements

- Available between June-August 2027
- TEFL or CELTA (preferred) qualified
- Excellent communication skills
- Sensitive to the needs of international students
- Confident in working with young learners (13-17)
- Demonstrates a high level of customer service
- Has strong administrative and organisational skills
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and internal databases
- All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
- Right to work in the UK at commencement of employment
- C2 level of English

Why you will love working with EF

- Work in a truly international environment
- Boost your CV this summer with a world renowned organisation
- Exposure to business operations
- Pre-summer online and in person trainings
- Regular social events
- Ambition is nurtured and post summer job opportunities are provided at our year round campuses
- Potential for summer-to-summer progression: Academic Coordinator → Academic Manager
- Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
- Teaching materials and curriculum provided
- Support from experienced academics team
- Access to EF Hello language learning
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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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. #LI-PB1