ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE TEACHER

Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education. We have a co-educational community of over 500 students who are predominantly full boarding year-round.  We also run our own prestigious and well-established Summer School for children aged 8-16 from approximately 40 nationalities.    Gordonstoun has a beautiful campus and staff can take full advantage of the lovely local area.  Each year we create a vibrant international community where our staff play a critical role in creating a happy and formative summer experience for our students.   Many of the existing staff return each year and enjoy the courses just as much as the students!

We are looking for a an inspirational EAL teacher to teach English as an additional language.  You will deliver creative and engaging lessons which enable students to quickly accelerate their learning of the English language.  You will have relevant teaching experience and be able to inspire by using a student-centred learning approach and using up to date resources.   People will recognise you as someone who has a highly professional approach who with guidance from our Academic Manager, creates and delivers a top-quality course. You will complete reports on the students and be involved in some excursions and activities.

Ideally you will have at least one year of relevant teaching experience, however anyone who has taught English in the past will be considered.

2025 dates: Tuesday 1st July to – Mon 28th July

The course is residential with full board.  Competitive Salary.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups. We are recruiting on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the role prior to the advertised closing date.   Interviews will be online. 

If you’re excited to learn more, please contact giss@gordonstoun.org.uk or call the office on 01343 837821. 

Please complete the following application form Application Form – New Senior Staff

Closing date: 15 June 2025

About the School

Gordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18. Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too. It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.