Summer Academic Manager

EF (Education First) Oxford Brookes Summer School

Oxford Brookes Summer School is looking for an enthusiastic and confident leader to join us as Academic Manager for summer 2026.

Full time

5 days a week

Fixed term contract between June - August 2026

Accommodation and full board available if necessary

In this role, you will oversee our academic team, ensuring the smooth delivery of our curriculum and a high quality learning experience for international students. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

If you're passionate about educating and shaping young minds, we'd love to hear from you.

At EF, we believe the world is better when people strive to understand one another. With 600+ schools and offices in 50 countries, we offer immersive programs in language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics, turning dreams into global opportunities. Join us in our shared mission of opening the world through education.

Responsibilities

• Working with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students, you will have the overall responsibility for the academic programme in your school
• You will schedule all classes, including students and rooms, using our computer systems
• You 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 1
• Teacher observations and discussing the feedback to ensure our teachers continue to develop
• You will be responsible for line managing an Academic Coordinator
• You will set up and run graduation ceremonies, as well as coordinating the admin that is required for these
• Shares emergency duty on a rota basis

Requirements

Minimum of a TEFL (CELTA preferred)

Strong leadership skills with some management/team leading experience required

Comfortable with administrative systems

Commitment to the highest level of customer service

Sociable and fun disposition with the ability to motivate and energise others

• All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
• Right to work in the UK upon commencement of your contract
• This is a live in position where accommodation and full board is provided at no extra cost, there are some residential requirements attached to this

Why you will love working with EF

Work in a truly international environment

Boost your CV this summer with a world renowned organisation

Pre summer online and in person trainings

Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition

Ambition is nurtured and career enhancement opportunities are available at EF's year round Language Campuses

Wealth of teaching resources and curriculum provided

Access to EF Hello language learning

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.