Efl Teacher And Activity Leader (Teacher And Activity Leader)

Teacher and Activity Leader

Teacher and Activity Leaders are required to plan and teach effective EFL lessons, complete relevant administration and participate fully in the activities, sports and excursions.

Person specification:

Essential Skills, Qualities and Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (level 6).
• CELTA / Trinity Cert TESOL / Qualified Teacher Status in English/ Modern Languages/Primary.
• A desire to work with young people from different cultures.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of 2 reference checks.
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable).

Desirable Experience working with young people

• Knowledge of the local area.
• Creative ideas.
• Interest in sports or relevant activities.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.
• Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Course:

• Responsible for reading and adhering to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook, Teacher Handbook and maintaining good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
• Attend the company and academic inductions and assist with the Centre set up as required.
• Attend the pre-summer online training.
• Complete the Safeguarding and Prevent online training courses.
• Attend the team induction and assist with the Centre set up as required.

During the Course:

• Safeguard the welfare and protection of the students in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
• Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the Centre as required.
• Assist with placement testing and the marking of tests.
• Attend and contribute positively to all team meetings.
• Prepare lessons to a high standard to suit the needs of the students using the materials provided.
• Create a positive learning environment and take all necessary measures to ensure students get the most out of the lessons and enjoy themselves.
• Place great emphasis on oral communication both inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain discipline and ensure that students understand what they have to do.
• Complete all class registers, work records, reports and certificates as required.
• Feedback regularly to your Course Director and Centre Manager.
• Be punctual for all lessons, activities and excursions.
• Be observed by the Course Director/Senior Academic Leadership and by other interested parties (notified in advance).
• Organise and supervise sports, activities, excursions, mealtimes and lights out as required on a rota basis.
• Ensure the success of the activities by participating fully and encouraging the involvement of students.
• Read, understand and sign off to all risk assessments for excursions.
• Lead excursions when required and ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times.
• Ensure that all activity equipment and materials are in place for the start of an activity and returned at the end.
• Follow the dress code in the Teacher Handbook all times.
• Maintain an entirely professional manner at all times and in all dealings with students, Group Leaders and the team.
• Deal quickly and effectively with student and Group Leader queries and where necessary report any problems to the appropriate member of the management team.
• Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.

Post-Course:

• Complete exit feedback at the end of your contract.

Working Hours:

A Teacher/ Activity Leader is required to work 22 sessions per fortnight based on a six-day working week. A session is defined as approximately three hours teaching, an afternoon activity, an evening activity or a half-day excursion (a full-day excursion is two sessions). Teacher/ Activity Leaders will teach at least once on the days lessons take place. Airport transfers may be considered as one or two sessions depending on the duration. In some centres teaching may take place at weekends and it may be necessary for teachers to work on six consecutive days.

Salary and Benefits:

• Full-board accommodation provided at no additional cost to you.
• All salaries are paid monthly in arrears.

Weekly Salaries:

• Newly Qualified (TEFLI, no experience): £460
• 12 months + experience: £470
• 3 years + experience or TEFLQ: £480

Available Centres and Dates (excluding Induction)

• Clifton College, Bristol: 7th July - 18th August 2024
• Dean Close School, Cheltenham: 3rd July - 31st July 2024
• Chester University: 30th June - 11th August 2024
• King’s College, London – Waterloo Campus: 1st July - 26th August 2024
• Reaseheath College, Nantwich: 5th July - 2nd August 2024
• Queen Mary University of London: 16th June - 11th August 2024
• Queen Anne’s School, Reading: 7th July - 4th August 2024
• Bootham School, York: 8th July - 5th August 2024

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 2 months

Salary: £460.00-£480.00 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Teacher and Activity Leader