UKLC bootham school - Sport and Activity Instructor UK Language Courses Employee Review

All in all I've thoroughly enjoyed working as a Summer School Full-time English Teacher for UKLC over the past three years at Chester University and Reaseheath College campuses. What I particularly like about UKLC is the thorough and intensive induction programme over the initial 3 days covering company values and policies, along with the computer system enabling you to effectively use multimedia in the classroom from your first day of teaching. Basically, you are well supported to use the tools for the job from day one. Moreover, Head Office provide an Introduction to UKLC on day one of the programme, enabling you to participate in teambuilding activities, making you feel as one of the team and facilitating working with your colleagues immediately. All classroom material is prepared and uploaded onto the IT system by the UKLC academic team and I find the material more than adequate and well geared with its multitude of activities to B1 and B2 levels (ie) intermediate and upper intermediate levels. This is ideal when you are teaching classes 6 hours a day and you can plan your lessons quickly. From a paternalistic point of view, accommodation is comfortable and practical and the meals also provided in the package suits all tastes. The support you receive on site is exemplary as there is always a member of staff available to solve any issues.

I have very few issues to report, but it could be arranged that staff are allowed to arrive at site and move into their accommodation the day prior to commencing Summer School to enable staff to become more familiar with their surroundings prior to starting the induction programme.

Summer 2025 was my fourth summer with UKLC and every time I come back, I realize the same thing: it’s always about the people. Yes, there have been different days: sunny days and rainy days, peaceful moments and times of challenge, but I realize what really matters is how we see, hear, and support each other through this. Working as a Course Director is both demanding and deeply rewarding for me: from answering hundreds of students' questions to collaborating with group leaders and teachers, managing schedules, creating Excel worksheets, organizing logistics and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. But I am sure, every task becomes meaningful only when it’s built on teamwork and empathy! For me, the heart of it all is the human connection. The smiles, the quick chats in the hallway, the shared laughter after a long day, those moments remind me why I love what I do. After four amazing summers, I can honestly say I’ve learned so much, and it's not just as a teacher, but as a manager and most of all, as a person. I’ve learned to trust more, to stay calm when things get hectic and to cherish the small, genuine moments that truly matter. Because in the end, this job isn’t about perfect plans or flawless days, it’s about the people who are beside me, who lift me up, and make every single day worth it.

can be sometimes quite busy and fast-paced