Full Stack Web Developer

Please note: applications via EasyApply will not be considered. To apply, email your CV & portfolio to careers@tefl.orgDepartment: Technology

Reports to: Head of IT / Managing Director

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

The TEFL Org is the leading provider of accredited TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification courses. With a global presence and a commitment to excellence, we empower individuals to teach English and make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We are an Employee Ownership Trust.

Role Overview

The Full Stack Web Developer will play a key role in developing and maintaining The TEFL Org’s digital platforms — ensuring our website, student dashboard, and related systems deliver a fast, seamless, and engaging user experience.

You’ll work across both front-end and back-end development, supporting new product features, integrations, and performance enhancements. This role combines technical depth with creative problem-solving, helping to modernise our stack, streamline workflows, and enable new functionality across marketing, learning, and customer experience systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain new features for The TEFL Org website, student dashboard, and internal tools.
• Collaborate with designers and marketing to implement responsive, accessible, and brand-aligned UI components.
• Optimise site performance, SEO, and Core Web Vitals to support visibility and lead generation.
• Support the redevelopment of content clusters and page templates in collaboration with marketing and brand teams.
• Develop and maintain API integrations between web, CRM, affiliate, and reporting systems (e.g., Klaviyo, First Promoter, Looker Studio).
• Support CMS migration from WordPress to a modern headless system (e.g., Sanity, Contentful, or similar).
• Contribute to the setup and maintenance of digital asset management (DAM) systems and related workflows.
• Implement automation scripts and AI-driven functionality to improve data visibility and operational efficiency.
• Maintain and extend back-end services using modern frameworks (Node.js, Python, or PHP, depending on stack).
• Manage databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or equivalent), ensuring security, efficiency, and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices and version control workflows (Git).
• Work closely with the Tech, Marketing, and Education teams to translate user and business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, outages, or performance issues promptly.
• Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and release management processes.

Key Skills & Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in full stack or web development roles.
• Strong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or similar).
• Solid back-end experience using Node.js, PHP, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with headless CMS systems (e.g., Sanity, Contentful, or Strapi).
• Understanding of API design and integration (REST, GraphQL).
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and deployment workflows (Netlify, AWS, or similar).
• Knowledge of SEO principles, accessibility, and responsive design.
• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and balancing project priorities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Fully remote working
• Company-wide bonus scheme
• Opportunities for professional development
• Health cash care plan and 5% pension contribution
• The chance to help shape the global future of English language teaching and travel