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Exsportise Summer Schools runs residential English language summer courses combined with Sports, Music and Dance for 9- 17-year-olds. Our programmes allow students to improve their practical and spoken English by attending structured English lessons as well as engaging in a sport of their choice.
Exsportise’s motto is “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
All staff are expected to provide an acceptable high standard of language learning opportunities to all students through EFL lessons, specialist activities, social and cultural exposure. Based on British Council Inspections, Exsportise has been awarded EL Gazette 2023-24 “Centre of Excellence” status.
Why Exsportise? - Benefits (EARN, LEARN & GROW):
- The chance to work and teach in a fast-paced and energetic multi-national environment (65+ nationalities)
- A 2-3 day paid (pro-rata) induction programme designed to prepare you for camp life
- Free full board accommodation – each member of staff is given their own room in one of the camp’s boarding houses
- One full day off per week plus up to a third of each working day off
- Use of the centre’s sports and general facilities in your free time (gym, grounds & social areas etc)
- Grow in a personal and professional capacity (Ex-olympians, professional and international coaches and players, and English teachers with worldwide experience)
- Initial contracts are normally up to 4 weeks. Contract extensions may then be offered and depend on performance and student numbers.
- Small Class sizes (maximum 14 students)
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
Exsportise EFL Administrators are highly organised, excellent communicators, enthusiastic, adaptable, friendly and professional in all aspects of their work to help deliver a successful programme that brings the best out of young learners.
Required:
- Competence in English (Written and Spoken)
- First University degree or equivalent (related degree preferred)
- Highly organised with a good eye for detail and excellent time management skills
- Able to deal well with pressure
- Enthusiastic, friendly, and to be able to respond sensitively to any pastoral matters
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, database experience (training provided) and sound knowledge of Google Drive
- Professionalism: being of smart appearance appropriate to the role and using appropriate language
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
- UK work permit/Visa required - WE CAN NOT SPONSOR VISAs
Desired:
- TEFL Background
- Previous residential Summer School experience
MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work closely with the Director of Studies (DoS), assisting them with administrative duties (ensuring all paperwork is complete and up to date) and ensuring the EFL department is run efficiently.
- To manage all points of contact in the EFL office (phone and email) and to deal with parents and agents politely and efficiently. The EFL Office has to be staffed at all times during lessons. This includes being in daily contact with Head Office.
- To remind EFL teachers to complete their administrative tasks, e.g. class profiles, weekly log/plan, lesson plans, and progress tests with results (and check that they have been done).
- To liaise with the Administrators regarding student feedback (distribution and analysis of feedback questionnaires) and assist in resolving any issues.
- To ensure student placement scores are recorded, and end-of-week EFL reports and certificates are completed for all students and added to students’ notebooks to take home.
- To set up the teaching computers, printers, interactive whiteboards, etc., by liaising with the venue’s IT department.
- To ensure classrooms are set up each week and have the image of “Exsportise School”. This includes covering up existing work done by the host school students, decorating walls and noticeboards, photocopying student material, and ensuring stationary is in stock.
- To use the information provided by Head Office to create EFL registers and liaise with DoS / Administrators to handle any requests for changes.
- To ensure students who have booked additional exams (Linguaskill) have their log-in details, are taking their exam before the end of their stay and have been given their exam certificate to take home with them.
- To assist with placement tests and exam invigilation as well as break time supervision.
- To ensure all Company records relating to the EFL department (e.g. incident & accident reports, complaints log, fire drill reports, etc) are kept up to date at all times.
- To act as a cover teacher (if suitably qualified/experienced)
- To assist with the evening events programme in case EFL lessons are only offered in the mornings or afternoons, instead of both.
- To manage and maintain all EFL equipment, restock and organise repairs where necessary, and sign company property in/out to staff (e.g. keys/walkie-talkies).
- To work closely with other welfare staff to ensure the welfare of all children and staff. Any concerns should be reported to the Centre Manager / Welfare Manager immediately.
- To provide an inventory at the beginning and end of camp for all EFL equipment
Additional Duties:
- To attend daily staff meetings and EFL CPD meetings and take minutes of such meetings.
- To follow guidelines as outlined in the Staff Handbook and as explained by the Centre Manager
- To help set up / pack up camp as required and assist with the administrative side of staff induction
- To assist student check-in and check-out, including meeting parents and responsibility for collecting passports, travel documents and pocket money and ensuring these are being locked away safely.
Working Conditions/Time Off:
- You are entitled to one 24-hour period off per week, usually during the week
- You will be asked to sign the 48-hour working week opt-out agreement.
- You will be provided on-site accommodation, usually in single rooms with shared bathroom facilities.
- 3 buffet-style meals are provided by the schools’ catering departments, and, by prior arrangement, most special dietary requirements can be catered for.
- As part of the onboarding process, you will be asked to attend an online meeting before our courses start.
2024 Venues:
- Clayesmore School (Dorset)
- Oundle School (Northamptonshire)
- Seaford College (West Sussex)
- Teikyo School (Buckinghamshire)
- Worth School (west Sussex)
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 weeks
Salary: £615.00 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Language training provided
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Shuttle service provided
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have a TEFL background (Nice to have)?
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
