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If you are passionate about helping students, then we could have the perfect role for you.
We offer a varied range of interesting roles and EFL jobs. At Celtic English Academy, we value everyone within our organisation. Our staff turnover rate is low and some of our staff have been with us since day one. Our staff often want to stay with us to grow and develop their careers. Working for Celtic is more than just an EFL job, it is a great opportunity to have a career in a vibrant, dynamic and ever-growing global industry.
We have an excellent core team of teachers and support staff. However, we often need to recruit additional team members for various EFL jobs and roles during busy periods.
Celtic cares about its staff, students and sustainability. We were the first English language teaching centre to become a Real Living Wage employer in the UK. We are the first and only private organisation recipient of the Gold Level Fairplay Employer Award with Chwarae Teg and we have a Green Growth Pledge with the Welsh Government. We care about equality, diversity and sustainability.
Why work for us?
Some of the benefits of working for Celtic include:
- We are a Real Living Wage Employer
- We are a Gold Award Standard Fairplay Employer
- Regular social occasions such as the annual Christmas meal and seasonal events
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible employment arrangements whenever possible
- Training & CPD opportunities for teaching and support staff
Our values
We are particularly interested if you share the same core beliefs as us. We believe that our team should be:
- Welcoming, friendly & sociable
- Experienced, professional & student focused
- Understanding, encouraging & good at listening
To find out more about us, visit the Who We Are page.
Current Vacancies
Take a look at our current vacancies and find out how you can become part of our team
All year round - Cardiff centre
CAFÉ OPERATIONS/BARISTA & CONTENT CREATOR
Deadline: 18th March 2026
As Café Operations/Barista and Content Creator you will help create a vibrant and friendly hub within the academy. You will manage the daily running of the café, support student wellbeing through positive interactions and help bring the student experience to life through engaging social media content and seasonal activities.
To apply, click here: Application form
Summer positions - Junior Summer Camps
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Deadline: 31st March 2026
As an Operations Assistant, you will be a key member of the Junior Programme leadership team. You will support the planning, setup and delivery of our summer centres, working closely with the Centre Manager and wider team to ensure that students and staff feel supported, safe and well-informed throughout the programme.
To apply, click here: Application form
SUMMER DIRECTOR OF STUDIES (MONMOUTH & MAYFIELD)
Deadline: 24th April 2026
We are looking to recruit a Summer Director of Studies for our Summer School based in Mayfield (Sussex, England).
This role is ideal for an experienced Director of Studies who enjoys supporting teachers, delivering high-quality learning experiences, and creating a positive educational environment for young people.
To apply, please click here: Application form
EFL TEACHERS FOR OUR JUNIOR SUMMER CAMPS (MONMOUTH & MAYFIELD)
Deadline: 28th May 2026
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.
We are looking to recruit EFL Teachers for our Summer School based in Monmouth (Wales) and Mayfield (Sussex, England).
Teachers will provide students aged 11-17 with English language lessons every weekday morning.
To apply, please click here: Application form
SUMMER ACTIVITY LEADERS
Deadline: TBC
We are looking for enthusiastic and confident people to plan and run activities for international students. If you have experience working with young people and enjoy being active and energetic, you will be great as part of the team.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Speculative Applications
You could submit a speculative application for one of our EFL jobs. To do this, please send your Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter to [email protected]. We will keep speculative applications on file. However, we do encourage you to regularly keep an eye on this page, where you will find information about our current vacancies or upcoming opportunities and EFL jobs with us.
Teachers and Academic Staff
Teachers – EFL Teaching Jobs
We have a core team of teachers that work year round. We also recruit additional teachers during the high season or for group stays. To provide our students with the best possible experience, we can only consider applicants who have:
- An externally validated TEFL certificate (e.g. Trinity Cert TESOL or Cambridge CELTA). This should include a minimum of 100 hours of input and at least 6 hours of observed teaching practice.
- A first degree or equivalent.
We particularly welcome interest from applicants who hold either the Trinity Dip TESOL or Cambridge Delta. For more information about teaching at Celtic, please email [email protected]
Internships
Internships
We recognise that everyone has to start somewhere. An internship with Celtic can help give students or graduates a chance to experience the world of work. An internship with us can be a valuable experience, especially if you are interested in working long term in the EFL industry or a related field.
We always value the time that interns spend with us and the contributions that they make to our organisation. We often recruit our interns through speculative interest. If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected].
We also offer an Internship Programme.
Support Staff
▶ About our Support Staff
We have a large office team at Celtic. This means we can offer a high staff to student ratio. Therefore, we are able to deliver the quality service and personal attention that we promise to give to each student. Our office roles include:
- Admissions and Student Support Services
- Accommodation Management
- Marketing, Finance and HR
Keep an eye on our current vacancies or you can speculatively email [email protected] with your CV and a covering letter.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
We expect all staff to actively engage in looking after under 18s safely.
Please note that all staff at Celtic English Academy must adhere to the Academy’s commitment to safeguarding. Any offer of work will require:
✔ Satisfactory references
✔ A valid, enhanced DBS check.
Reference requests will ask if there is any reason why the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Any gaps in CV must be explained satisfactorily. Proof of identity and qualifications will be required during the recruitment process.
You can also find out more about Celtic English Academy and its employees on our LinkedIn page.
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