Job Description

Hourly Paid English Teacher

Reference number: JR256512

Location: Cambridge

Working pattern: Part Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Summer only position

Number of roles: 5

Salary: £18.58 per hour

We are looking for an English Teacher to join our team.

As an English Teacher you will deliver well planned, engaging and successful lessons in line with the KI Languages Teaching Standards. You will ensure all students have the best Kaplan Experience through top quality customer service and by making the welfare and safeguarding of students a priority.

This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional English Teacher, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

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What you’ll bring to the role

• TEFLI Status - For example via a CELTA or equivalent

• Excellent organisation skills and ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities

• An ability to develop learner autonomy with students

• An ability to find and present solutions to problems

• An ability to motivate students to achieve goals

• An ability to relate to and build rapport with international students

What we do

Every year, Kaplan International Languages (KIL) helps students from various countries to develop and improve their English language skills. With a network of schools spanning 6 countries, KIL has the largest presence of any international language school in the English-speaking world. Our schools are in vibrant, sought-after and convenient locations, providing our students with the right environment to achieve their goals. We offer a wide selection of courses from General English and exam courses through to 8-month intensive programs.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on 27th August 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support

If you require support completing the application or wish to talk to someone about the role, please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.