Contract Dates - 07/07/2025 - 11/08/2025 The Role At Camp Dragon, our Teachers are at the heart of our innovative programme, delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons designed specifically for young learners. Guided by the Dragon School’s values, we aim to “inspire, encourage and develop free-thinking, confident young people who reach for the sun.” Our teachers follow a primary-style syllabus that emphasizes creativity, exploration, and holistic development. Through engaging, age-appropriate activities, they help children build essential communication skills in English while fostering confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. Dynamic, creative, and flexible, Camp Dragon Teachers bring energy and imagination to every aspect of the programme, supporting learners inside and outside the classroom. By nurturing respect, collaboration, and a sense of wonder, they ensure every child’s experience at Camp Dragon is joyful, enriching, and truly unforgettable. Responsible To: The Summer School Director The Site Camp Dragon is located in beautiful and leafy North Oxford, just a short walk from the city centre, Jericho and beautiful university parks. A large school with excellent facilities that still manages to have a small, homely feel Camp Dragon gives our staff and students 22 acres to play with and be able to enjoy beautiful spacious facilities without sacrificing a city location. Designed by language learning experts and qualified play workers, our summer camp provides an immersive learning experience for children aged 8 – 12 from around the world. Explore a range of themes through interactive lessons, inspiring workshops, and amazing activities. With up to 80 young learners Camp Dragon is a truly unique camp encouraging young people to discover, develop, and dare. Ways we support our EFL Teachers : Fully paid DBS check Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival All meals and accommodation included CPD and Appraisals Staff Wellbeing Initiative Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP) Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email Online safeguarding and prevent training Professional, fun and supportive environment Additional Role Specific Support • Allocated planning and preparation sessions • CPD sessions and workshops with Director of Studies • Observations with feedback and Action Points Remuneration : Paid weekly, one week in arrears. The weekly rate received for Dragon Teachers is £725 PLUS any accrued holiday to be paid at the end of contract) Food and accommodation are included for all residential SBC staff. Working Hours: A normal working week for EFL Teacher s will consist of up to 48 hours per week over six working days. All staff will receive one full day off per week. Main Duties: General Responsibilities: Encourage students to successfully engage in the programme, helping develop their communication, confidence and social skills Ensure clear communication to relevant Summer School Staff regarding student health or wellbeing concerns and complete incident paperwork and records as directed. Follow all Health and Safety guidelines and risk assessments. Ensure understanding of all Emergency and Fire Evacuation policies, including site evacuation points. Interact with students in a manner that's both friendly and professional. Help ensure the students meet the Student Code of Conduct; promoting and embodying standards of behaviour that we would expect from our students at all times. Remain professional and empathic while managing student behaviour and approach in a positive and constructive manner in line with SBC Student Behaviour Management and Anti-Bullying policies and procedures. Where required, support supervision during meal and break times, and assist with student sign-ups, sign-ins and registers. Provide support during arrival and departure days both on and off-site, remaining flexible to tasks required and ensuring a welcoming and positive experience for all students Where required, help with off-site student transfers. This can include work at airports, train stations and transfer taxis Where required, lead a group of students on off-site excursions, following pre-planned itineraries and ensuring thorough supervision throughout. Demonstrate flexibility, as is often required in residential roles. Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, in an emergency situation Attend training, team meetings and programme briefings as required. Share reflections about your experiences over the summer. Please see the attached Job description for a more complete list of the duties associated with the EFL Teacher role. About You SBC PERSON SPECIFICATION All members of staff employed by SBC will be expected to bring certain key qualities to the operation. There must be a professional interest in working with young people and particularly international children. Safety and welfare of the students is of paramount importance at SBC and a practical enforcing of this belief should be a quality exhibited by all staff. We look for staff who are: Approachable & empathic to the needs of students Enthusiastic & engaging Diplomatic, responsible & motivated Flexible within the summer school environment We expect all SBC staff to be able to communicate effectively with our students, using an appropriate level of language to suit the group. SBC staff must demonstrate patience, empathy and an emotional awareness towards students both individually and in within a group setting. We expect all staff to take control of students and to manage discipline and behavioural issues in a firm, positive and constructive manner. Essential A completed undergraduate degree in any subject. CELTA, Trinity Certificate, or PGCE in English, Modern Foreign Languages, or Primary. Experience and genuine enjoyment of working with children in a professional capacity Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, flexibility An empathic manner and positive manner Ability to proactively engage with young people Desirable Experience of the UK boarding environment Experience teaching EFL in an international environment Strong organisational skills About Us Founded in 2008, Summer Boarding Courses have united students from around the world through education. Delivering award-winning, future-focused courses that strike the perfect balance between academic and social enrichment. Our courses unlock potential and ignite a spark for long-term success. Our residential summer courses take place at some of the UK’s top boarding schools and university college campuses, including Eton College, Oxford University Colleges and Headington School. We carefully select our campuses to ensure that they provide the perfect environment for our students to live and study. Over 15,800 students from 152 nationalities have been welcomed to study with us to date. Whether it’s preparing for future studies, developing 21st–century skills or building confidence, the knowledge gained on an SBC course allows students to go forward and apply what they have learnt to other areas of their education and beyond; giving them the necessary skills to achieve their future goals. The EL Gazette publishes a league table based on British Council inspections, and SBC have been ranked Number 1 from 2018 to 2023. We are very proud of this achievement and will continue to grow and develop our courses to offer students extraordinary experiences. SBC is the only multi-campus summer school provider in the UK to have achieved a perfect 15/15 areas of strength by the British Council. A true hallmark of educational quality. TO APPLY We want to make sure we do all we can to set candidates up for success in this process. If you require any adjustments to help you at interview and/or you have any questions at all, please contact us at: [email protected] Please note, as this post involves direct contact with vulnerable children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. SHOULD YOU BE SUCCESSFUL Any gaps in your CV will be enquired about and must be explained satisfactorily You will have to prove your Right to Work in the UK You will provide the details of two recent and relevant referees who we will contact and specifically ask about your suitability to work with children and any concerns. You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), and equivalent if you live, or have lived, outside of the UK You will be asked to state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children Official identification and certificates will be required for our records Please be aware that SBC may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet out safeguarding duties. SBC SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT Summer Boarding Courses is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to. SBC EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT We operate a policy of equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.