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EFL Teacher

Pay: Competitive rates of pay + Full board accommodation provided
Job Type: Activity staff/Resort Rep, Sports Instructor/C....
Location: United Kingdom 15 residential and two non-residential centres across the UK United Kingdom Residential
Category: Gap/Temp And Parttime/Holiday
Available from: Jun 2017
Finishes on: Aug 2017
Type of work: Full Time And Part Time, Indoor , Evening Work, Daytime Work
Job reference: E02389639
Education, Sports 2017-02-15 2017-05-11

Job Description

Job title: Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (EFL Teacher)

Reports to: Director of Studies (DOS) and Senior EFL Teacher (SEFL)

Location: 15 residential and 2 non-residential centres across the UK

Contract and remuneration:

1. Four weeks with a possible extension

2. Non residential teachers:

Half days contract: 21h, including 15h of contact teaching; full days contract: 42h, including 30h of contact teaching

Residential teachers: full days contract 42h, including 30h of contact teaching

3. Full board and accommodation provided free of charge for all residential staff, lunch provided for non-residential staff at residential centres

Job overview:

The EFL Teacher’s key responsibility is the preparation, co-ordination and teaching of English as part of the academic programme. All EFL Teachers report directly to the DOS or SEFL and work closely with them to assist in the student testing, timetabling, progress monitoring and administration of EFL classes.

Job tasks:

Teaching and Academic:

· Teach up to 30 hours a week and lead Conversation Club (whenever required), prepare lessons (2 ½ hours a week), attend CPD sessions (1-2 hours a week) and help with recreational activities and excursions (8 hours a week)

· Arrive punctually for classes (i.e. before the lesson begins)

· Assist the DOS with student testing and placement

· Teach English to a high standard following the syllabus set out in the Ardmore Language Schools’ workbooks and academic programme

· Prepare and deliver lessons with the aim of achieving the objectives and outcomes of the Ardmore Language Schools’ syllabus

· Use teaching techniques that are appropriate to the level and needs of the students making every effort to create a positive learning environment enabling students to participate purposefully in the lessons

· Make lessons stimulating and enjoyable with particular emphasis on the practical use of the English language (e.g. speaking and listening skills)

· Administer and mark course assessments tasks as well as marking Placement and Exit Tests

· Maintain excellent class administration including lesson preparation, class registration and monitoring student progress and ensure that this is submitted each week

· Advise the DOS of any student who is misbehaving in class, absent from lessons, or any student welfare concerns (e.g. bullying, students who are withdrawn, not joining in) with particular attention to individual students

· Ensure that, in the lesson prior to an excursion, students are prepared and informed about their forthcoming excursion (e.g. class discussion, pre-excursion lesson handouts, etc.)

· Complete individual student Progress Reports where necessary and issue final certificates to students

· Be willing to share best practice with colleagues and attend Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions organised by the DOS

Other Duties:

· Accompany and supervise students on a full day excursion (when necessary, on a rota basis)

· Assist with activities or residential welfare duties and meal duties when required

· Respond to general emergencies at all times

· Maintain proper levels of student behaviour, safety and welfare when on duty

· Teach exam preparation courses where required

Person specification:

Essential

Desirable

Age

18 or over

Criminal Check

Enhanced DBS or CRB certificate

Education/training/

qualifications

First Degree and

CELTA or Trinity TESOL, or PGCE, or other *

DELTA

First Aid Certificate

Safeguarding Children Level 1 certificate

Experience

Min six hours of observed teaching practice as part of the training course

Previous experience in summer school environment

Previous experience in teaching young learners

Personal attributes

Smart appearance, team player

Native English speaker

Sensitive to cultural differences

Skills and abilities

Clear communicator with a natural ability to explain different aspects of English language

Punctual and organised

Flexibility, adaptability and enthusiasm

Other

Eligible to live and work in the UK


*Other TEFL qualifications (validated by an external body to include a minimum of six hours’ observed teaching practice) and considerable experience in the field of EFL teaching will be reviewed and considered.

Qualifications

  • Due to the natural of this role involving working with children, applicants must be over 18, please confirm
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