EFL Director of Studies

Earn £18.52 per hour (our pay system is benchmarked, transparent and fair)

Full Time Fixed Term Contract August 2026

Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.

Made by adventure

PGL is shaping the next generation through extraordinary residential adventures. Our award-winning programmes help children discover the fun of being outdoors, promote wellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills for life. Will you join the adventure?

We’re part of something bigger

We’re proud to be part of PGL Beyond, a network of educational travel brands which empowers young people to explore, grow and thrive – through exceptional experiences that go beyond the classroom. Together, we’re making a difference.

Make a difference as an EFL Director of Studies

We’re searching for an EFL Director of Studies to oversee our successful and popular English Language Programme, combining classroom based English language lessons, excursions and our famous PGL outdoor activities, to bring learning to life!

There are a wide range of nationalities from across Europe and Asia that we have visit our Centres. You will have overall responsibility for the running of fun, safe and well-structured courses on centre, through managing a team of EFL teachers (including potentially teaching some sessions yourself) – all of you contributing towards an enriching experience for our guests and their tour leaders / agents.

Albeit you’ll be bringing your teaching expertise to PGL you will get plenty of support to get you up to speed on how we approach our programmes through a 4-day induction, an annual CPD review meeting and central assistance from our Academic Manager. In addition, you will benefit from pre-written courses for your teaching team to deliver (A1-B2 level) making this an ideal first step into academic management.

Is this you?

• Hold a Cambridge DELTA/Trinity Diploma, TESOL/TEFL Q, PGCE plus CELTA or equivalent qualification
  
• Experienced in delivering classroom based learning.
  
• Previous line management experience; setting tasks and objectives and ensure these are delivered to high standards
  
• Organised, self-motivated and diligent.
  
• Excellent communication and people skills.
  
• Full UK driving licence desirable and happy to travel and work between a number of our beautiful centres.
  
  

Above all, it’s our core values of FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK and RESPECT that unite us.

A place to thrive

No matter your background, ethnicity, age, neurodivergence or anything else … PGL is a place to be yourself, have fun, use your valuable skills for good and celebrate what makes you brilliantly unique.

• On top of your 20 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays), you’ll also enjoy your birthday off, have paid volunteering days to help worthwhile causes and the option to purchase additional holiday.
  
• A career with ongoing growth, aided development, mentoring, multiple pathways and opportunities to work across different UK or French locations.
  

• 24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub alongside our Employee Assistance Program
  
• Sector leading family friendly policies and a contributory pension
  
• Access to our financial wellbeing platform where you can borrow or save directly from your salary.
  
• Free/discounted PGL breaks for your family & discounts at 800+ retailers.
  

For a full Job Description please click here

For any enquiries specific to this role please email stacey.williams@pgl.co.uk.

We hire the best talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; so, we are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone and are happy to provide helpful adjustments to make it easier to complete. Simply email or call us with detail around the adjustments you need. However, our top priority is the safety of the guests on our centres. Therefore, all centre based employees and some specific Head Office employees must undergo an Enhanced criminal record check (known as DBS or PVG), which we pay for. You will need to provide a 5-year address history and ID (such as passport/birth certificate). Convictions related to violence, drugs, or safeguarding may affect your application. Not all convictions will disqualify you, as we assess each case individually.