Summer Academic Coordinator

EF Education First; York; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Are you passionate about education? Bold, confident, and charismatic? Eager to take the next step in your teaching career and develop your managerial and administrative skills? If this describes you, EF Education First invites you to join us in our mission of opening the world through education as an Academic Coordinator!

EF Education First’s mission is opening the world through education.

A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.

Your Role

The Academic Coordinator will work with our vibrant and diverse academic team, supporting the Academic Manager and ensuring the smooth administration of our academic program. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your skills in education administration and take on leadership responsibilities in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

This is a live-in position where accommodation and full board is provided at no extra cost. Roles run from May/June – August/September 2025.

Responsibilities

• Administer academic programs efficiently
• Deliver high-quality customer service to students in the Academic department
• Manage timetables for students and teachers
• Conduct regular checks on teacher administration, providing feedback
• Cover teacher absences
• Handle student enquiries and problems
• Assist in attendance monitoring, including checks, follow-ups, and issuing attendance letters
• Share the emergency phone duties on rota

Requirements

• TEFL qualified or equivalent
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Strong with Microsoft Office, Excel and administration
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Enjoy working in a busy and varied environment
• Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure
• Experience working with kids and teens (preferred)
• Clear DBS check and two references
• Right to work in the UK

Why you will love working with EF York

• Work in a truly international environment
• Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
• Global career opportunities
• Wealth of academic materials and curriculum provided
• Summer camp canteen
• Free accommodation available if necessary
• Based in one of England’s most beautiful and historic cities

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.

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