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SalaryEstablished in 1996 and ever-growing, Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion, broaden students’ horizons and inspire their futures. By joining Alpadia for Summer 2024, you will be a part of our growing, diverse, and vibrant team welcoming international students from around the world.
We also aim to provide a developing and enriching experience for our employees and to help you develop personally and professionally.
Tasks
- Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care
- Ensure all language tuition is appropriate to a camp environment in line with the Alpadia syllabus and course structure
- Have and demonstrate a sound knowledge and awareness of the use of English and the linguistic systems underlying it, providing appropriate models of both spoken and written English
- Ensure the content of the lessons considers the course objectives, the learning needs, and cultural backgrounds of the students
- Ensure each lesson leads to relevant learning outcomes, which are made known to students, and which are achieved through a coherent sequence of activities
- Ensure the teaching techniques are appropriate to the focus of the lesson and to the needs of the group and individual learners
- Ensure learning is promoted by the effective management of the classroom environment and resources
- Ensure students receive appropriate and timely feedback on their performance during the lesson
- Ensure lessons include activities to evaluate whether learning is taking place
- Ensure students are engaged and create positive learning atmosphere is created
- Show initiative to ensure the syllabus is adapted to meet the specific needs of our students, both at a class and individual level
- Encourage the sole use of the target language in classrooms wherever possible, both from the students and the other teachers
- Always represent ALPADIA in the best possible way, being polite and friendly to the students, both inside and outside of the classroom
- Engage positively in a reflective teaching approach and developmental observation process, embracing an “open-door” classroom policy
- Arrive at the centre, and ensure all lessons start and finish on time
- Actively participate in all staff meetings as necessary
- Attend, and where necessary contribute to, weekly Professional Development Sessions in a spirit of positive engagement
- Assist with placement testing as required
- Read, understand, and sign any relevant risk assessments as required
- Liaise with the Camp Manager/Academic Manager to resolve any instances of issues/questions/concerns raised by students, agents, parents, or other stakeholders
- Always maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety, and welfare, highlighting any issues to the Camp Manager or Academic Manager
Qualifications:
- TEFL qualification (Essential)
- First Degree or equivalent (level 6)
- CELTA, Trinity Cert. TESOL or equivalent
- DELTA or Dip TESOL – (Desirable)
- A competitive salary, equivalent to c.£35,000 per annum pro-rata
- A great summer work-life balance with only 15 – 18.75 contact hours,
- A Monday to Friday timetable, with no working hours after 13:00 (13:30 on Wednesdays)
- A prepared, yet flexible, course requiring minimum preparation
- A dedicated academic management team and support staff to ensure a smooth summer experience
- No residential, activity or supervision responsibilities beyond the classroom
- CPD sessions with qualified Academic Managers
- Small manageable class sizes with a fantastic nationality mix
- Attractive bonus options for returners
- The possibility of career progression within Kaplan International Languages
- An inclusive organisation with positive student and staff feedback
