Are you a passionate Bulgarian speaker who enjoys inspiring young people to celebrate their language and culture?
ACS International School Cobham is seeking a Bulgarian Home Language Enrichment (HLE) Tutor to deliver a 1 hour weekly co-curricular programme for students aged 4–14 who speak Bulgarian at home. This is a rewarding opportunity to help children develop confidence in their home language while strengthening their connection to Bulgarian culture in a welcoming and supportive school environment.
The Role
Working closely with the Home Language Enrichment Coordinator, you will plan and deliver engaging weekly lessons that:
- Develop students’ conversational Bulgarian and grammatical accuracy
- Celebrate Bulgarian culture, traditions, festivals and history
- Create a welcoming “home away from home” where students can connect through their shared language and heritage
- Work towards an end-of-year project to be shared with families.
You’ll also:
- Maintain student attendance records
- Complete required school safeguarding and compliance training
- Manage the programme within an agreed budget
- Build positive relationships with parents and the wider school community.
Requirements We’re Looking For:
Essential
- Native or home-speaker level fluency in Bulgarian
- Strong knowledge of Bulgarian culture and history
- Academic experience
- A proven track record of professionalism and reliability.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or relevant degree/certificate
- Recent teaching experience
- Experience working with children aged 4–14
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with parents
- Competent using Apple Mac computers.
Position Details
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Location: ACS International School Cobham, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1BL
Hours: 1 hour per week (day to be agreed), term time only
Salary: Competitive hourly rate (shared with shortlisted applicants). The role is paid over 52 weeks to include training and meeting time.
Safeguarding:
ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of ACS are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to pre-employment compliance checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
