Daniel Steele

Local Leader, Isle of Wight Homestay 2005 - 2008

EF started out for me as a stop-gap between my academic years while at university, but I can safely say that the decision to work with EF has been nothing short of life-changing. The mixture of cultures and personalities ensure that I am always learning and meeting great new people, and I have made many friends for life. The job can be hectic, but this is eased by having a fantastic group of co-workers who are all pulling together in the same direction to make EF summers the best summers possible.

Holly Hirst

Local Leader, Bognor Regis Residential & Edinburgh Residential 2004

Local Leader, Somerset Global Village & Rookesbury Residential 2005

Local Leader, Keele Residential 2006

Local Teacher, Somerset Global Village & Keele Residential 2007

Centre Manager, Rookesbury Residential 2008

I have worked for EF for 5 years, 4 as a local leader and 1 as a centre manager. I started on the recommendation of a friend and I've never looked back. I kept coming back because I loved the constant challenges offered by the job - whether in the form of teaching, arranging sports and activities or the everyday challenges of working with teenagers and young people who, moreover, don't speak your language! The last three years I've been involved with the Fantasy and Magic Camp which has always been incredibly fun. It's great watching English come alive for the kids through the medium of their favourite books, films and characters. For me it's been a great opportunity to expand my creativity and enjoy a range of new experiences, including playing quidditch!

Ashley Sharif

Activity Leader, Brighton Homestay 2007 & 2008

Activity Organiser, Brighton Homestay 2009

This is without a doubt the most dynamic, challenging and enjoyable job I’ve ever had. The variety of people you work with and activities you go on means that with every new group and new excursion comes a new set of experiences. Working with groups of students is a two way learning process which involves both students and leader. It has been extremely rewarding to teach students about the UK while simultaneously learning about their own respective countries and cultures. Working with EF, I have made some great friends, gained some invaluable skills and have had a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to next season already.

The applicant must have a strong interest and proven ability in the target subject.

The subjects are:

• Acting (For Oxford Homstay and Residential applicants)
• Fantasy and Magic (For residential applicants only)
• Fashion (for London Homestay and Residential Centre applicants)
• Football (Brighton and the Isle of Wight Homestay and Residential applicants)
• Street Dance (For Torquay Homestay and Residential applicants)

Brad Vernon

Activity Leader & Teacher, Torquay Homestay 2005

Activity Organiser, Torquay Homestay 2006 & 2007

Centre Manager, Torbay Global Village 2008

Activity Organiser, Oxford Residential 2008

Activity Organiser, Australia 2009

Working with EF has been everything I expected and more. Growing up in Torquay I saw the blue shirts showing the students around town for as many years as I can remember and decided when I was old enough that’s what I would do..... So I did! I have worked for both homestay and residential from teaching to leading and from Activity Organiser to Centre Manager, each job every bit as rewarding, challenging and exciting as the one before and soon I start my next EF adventure in Perth, Australia. Work hard and EF will take you further than you ever imagined! Can’t wait to get going again!

Jenny Weidstam

Course Leader 2001, 2002, 2003

Centre Manager, Somerset Global Village 2004, 2005

Centre Manager, Oxford Residential 2006, 2007 & 2008

Central Operations Team, London 2008 - Present

I enjoy working with people from all over the world; the friendships that develop during a summer are unique. The satisfaction when the students return home and have had the time of their lives is spectacular, and to be a part of that is great! One of the biggest challenges is that you never really know what to expect and need to be prepared for every eventuality. But that is also one of the best parts of the job! I have gained so much experience; in running a team, in planning and organisation and learning to work under pressure. I would find it hard to believe that you could achieve so much in any other job. EF also offers great career progression, I started out as a Course Leader and I now work in Head office in London. Go for it! You'll work hard but you will have the time of your life while you're doing it!

Kim Price

Local Leader, Torquay Homestay 2006

Course Director, Torquay Homestay 2007

Central Operations Team, London 2007 - Present

My EF career has been a whirlwind of challenges, rewarding experiences and meeting fantastic new people. Working as a Local Leader was the most addictively enjoyable job I had ever done and playing a hands-on role in the running of the school as Course Director was even better! I’m now working with the Central Operations Team in London and everyday brings an exciting new challenge. Working with EF is fun, satisfying and enriching – it teaches you things that other jobs don’t even come close to.

Andrew ‘Taz’ Taylor

Local Leader, Torbay Global Village & Torquay Homestay 2006 & 2007

Accommodation Officer, London Homestay 2008 - Present

I began my journey with EF in 2006 working as an Activity Leader for two consecutive years in both Torbay Global Village and Torquay. When I was offered the chance to work within the Accommodation department for London I grabbed it with both hands. After a very busy but rewarding summer I now look forward to the year ahead with enthusiasm and anticipation. My experience with EF has taught me skills I never knew I had and I have found the opportunities that the company has to offer are endless!

A terrific opportunity for those that deliver under pressure and want to gain leadership experience. As airport ground service Operations Co-ordinator you will lead your own team of 10 members based at London Heathrow airport to facilitate the group arrival and departure of EF students. You and your team will be the face of EF at Heathrow airport. Your main responsibilities: organize day-to-day operations across London Heathrow terminals; manage your team members’ shift patterns; act as the main point of communication with internal and external contacts regarding students’ arrival and departure; liaise with UK transportation team and handle any emergency situations that arise.

As Operations Co-ordinator you will join our UK & Ireland Transportation team and play an essential role to provide high level of customer service and ensure a smooth running logistical operation during our summer season. Your responsibilities will include: providing extensive administrative support to the transportation team and acting as the main point of contact with internal and external contacts with regards to London hotel reservations; updating and maintaining the London hotel reservation related information in EF Language Travel’s internal operative system; handling any queries that arise and creating accurate reports.