Temporary Summer EFL Teacher (residential)
JOB DESCRIPTION
SKOLA/ICS has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checks.During interview all candidates will be asked to talk through their CVS, including periods when they were not working. Skola/ICS is committed to equal opportunities.
JOB TITLE
Temporary Summer EFL Teacher (residential)
REPORTING TO
Director of Studies
WORKING HOURS
2 ‘shifts’ per day (1 ‘shift’ = morning, afternoon or evening activity), plus two night duties.
WORKING DAYS
6 days per week
LOCATION
Skola Ascot. LVS Ascot, London Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8DR
SALARY
Dependent on qualifications and experience. Salary scales available upon request.
APPRAISAL
Short term staff appraised through lesson observation, informal means etc.
MAIN OBJECTIVE
To ensure a safe, rich and stimulating learning and living environment and instruct students within the prescribed curriculum, and work co-operatively with colleagues.
CONTEXT
This job is located at Skola, Ascot, where the postholder will be responsible for planning, delivery and monitoring of classes to our Summer School learners, as well as supervising out of class activities.
The postholder will play a full role in the every day life of the school, including duties, cover, and meetings.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Teach classes according to the curriculum guidelines up to 15 hours per week
- Prepare weekly schemes of work for the classes to be taught
- Work in conjunction with colleagues to ensure an interdisciplinary/ collaborative approach to learning takes place
- Maintain high quality learning within all subject areas being taught
- Differentiate lessons appropriately to ensure the learning of all students, thus facilitating the school’s inclusive policy
- Prepare learning strategies according to the curriculum in place
- Undertake regular training and update practice and methodology
- Participate in staff meetings, training days, parents evenings and school functions according to the published schedule
- Know way round the school building, including the location of the first aid box and fire exits, and ensure that students are familiar with fire regulations
- Keep the classrooms tidy and report any items damaged or missing to DOS
- Observe the school’s routines and procedures and act in accordance with the Teacher’s Handbook and notices or announcements made by school management
- Supervise, and where possible instruct, students in activities such as sports and games, trips and clubs according to the stated guidelines
- Supervise students on school excursions
- Assist with student airport arrival, induction and settling in
- Participate in regular staff duties outside of class time, according to weekly rota
- Provide cover as and when required by line manager
- Set and mark homework on a periodical basis
- Maintain safety of all students at all times within the school environment, prepare risk assessments where necessary
- Maintain school and class administration
- Keep notes on student progress, and write reports as when required, in electronic format
- Act in accordance with school’s child protection policies, monitoring and reporting on student welfare when appropriate
- Undertake any other reasonable requests made by line manager
- Offer all students equal opportunities to learn and maintain an environment in which no student is exposed to discriminatory behaviour
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE
Temporary Summer EFL Teacher (residential)
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree level qualifications in relevant subject area
- EFL/ESL qualifications
Desirable
- Coaching/training qualifications
- First Aid qualifications
- QTS
- PGCE or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience employing learner centred classroom strategies in relevant subject area
- Experience working in a collaborative environment
- Experience leading young people in extra curricular activities
Desirable
- Experience working outside the UK
- Experience of International Education
- Two years teaching post EFL qualification/initiation status with the appropriate age level/ subject
- Experience working in a residential environment
SKILLS
Essential
- Native Speaker level in written and spoken English
- Ability to provide dynamic, motivational, learner centred, interdisciplinary classroom activities
- High level of communication, teaching and presentation skills
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to differentiate lessons to a variety of learning styles and ability levels
- High level of time management skills
- Ability to maintain appropriate standard of discipline in classroom
- Ability to teach/coach/supervise extra curricular activities
- Ability to show initiative and contribute new ideas
- Ability to self brief in areas of curriculum and new pedagogical developments
- Ability to work collaboratively (in planning, delivery as well as non-academic aspects of the job)
- Ability to set a high standard of leadership in the classroom
Desirable
- Ability to lead and/or facilitate in-house training
- Ability to design and deliver papers and workshops at external conferences
- Ability to speak other languages
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding of other cultures
- Understanding of equal opportunities policies, and the impact that such a policy has on a class of students
- Knowledge of mixed culture teaching and learning
- Knowledge of a variety of pedagogical approaches, and ability to apply each one as and when required
Desirable
- Knowledge of the IBO and its Primary, Middle and Diploma programmes
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Essential
- Physically able to teach/ coach/ supervise extra curricular activities
OTHER ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Strong commitment to child protection and safeguarding
- Strong commitment to continuing professional and personal development
- Strong commitment to promoting the school to students, parents, colleagues and others
