Summer Academic Manager

Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom (On-site)

• Full time
• EF Language Abroad
• Summer
• Associate
• General management

Academic Manager (Summer)

EF Bournemouth Summer School - Full Time/Fixed Term

• Full-time
• 6 days a week
• Fixed term contract between June - August 2026
• Accommodation and full board available if necessary

We are looking for an energetic and organized individual to join our team as Academic Manager this summer. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your managerial skills whilst gaining experience within an international company. The role is onsite live in at our EF summer camp in the seaside town of Bournemouth, available for 8 10 weeks during June, July & August 2026.

You will work with the school management team and teachers to deliver an exceptional programme for our students. Your responsibilities include ensuring a smooth experience from placement to graduation, supporting teachers in lesson planning, tracking attendance, maintaining academic facilities and materials, observing lessons, and providing timely feedback. You will be the academic face of the school, visible to and available for students, and will work closely with the Centre Manager and Activities Manager to ensure a seamless summer for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Work with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional experience for our students, carrying overall responsibility for the academic programme.
• Schedule all classes, including student allocation and room assignment, using our computer systems.
• Lead a team of 20+ teachers, ensuring lessons are delivered to exceptional standards through regular meetings and feedback sessions (group and one to one).
• Observe lessons and discuss feedback to support teacher development.
• Share emergency duty on a rota basis.
• Line manage an Academic Coordinator.
• Set up and run graduation ceremonies, coordinating all required administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum of a TEFL (CELTA preferred).
• Strong leadership skills with some management/team leading experience.
• Commitment to the highest level of customer service.
• Sociable and fun disposition with the ability to motivate and energise others.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Live in position with accommodation and full board provided at no extra cost. Some residential requirements apply.
• English fluency and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive under pressure.
• Clear DBS check and two references.
• Right to work in the UK upon commencement of the contract.

Why you will love EF Bournemouth Summer School

• Continuous professional development for all staff.
• Work in a truly international environment.
• Ambition nurtured and fast tracked career enhancement opportunities provided.
• Staff encouraged to innovate, take ownership of ideas, and bring them to fruition.
• Global career opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• External trainings on safeguarding and mental health first aid.
• Subsidised accommodation available if necessary.
• Cultural and academic centre of the UK.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required.

About the Team

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We offer immersive short term and long term language courses and programmes across different languages in the countries where they're spoken. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.