English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher - EDINBURGH

Job description

Vacancies available at the following locations:

• Newbattle Abbey College, Edinburgh.
• Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh.
• Napier University, Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh.
• Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh.

- Experience: ENTRY LEVEL

- Degree Required

- Short Term/Summer job, Non-Residential

- Applicant must have right to work in United Kingdom

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teachers
St Andrew's College Language School teachers are responsible for the planning and teaching of effective EFL classes to 11-18-year-old students.

As an English Language Teacher, you are responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering the St. Andrew's College curriculum to a student body diverse in age, culture, language, and ability. Class sizes are a maximum of 18.

Teachers' hours are spread over a 35 to 42-hour working week depending on the campus and programme offered. Student class contact hours will, on average, be 30 -36 hours per week. Administration (e.g. meetings, updating records of work, etc.) and lesson preparation time, is included within the contracted week. The dates, days, and times may vary according to the needs of the campus.

Full lesson plans and materials are provided and have been specifically designed to fit the needs of our students and teachers. Lessons are task-based and communicative and integrate 21st Century skills, such as digital literacy, critical thinking and engagement with real-world issues and affairs.

We are dedicated to the development of our staff and want you to get the most out of your time working with us, so hold regular CPD sessions.

St. Andrew's College Language Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates are required to provide criminal checks including a valid PVG/Enhanced DBS Certificate and/or overseas police checks.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Awareness of the responsibilities of working with students under 18.
- Undergraduate (Level 6) Degree + Cambridge CELTA/Trinity CERT TESOL, or a QTS award if it is primary level, or secondary level English or Foreign Languages.
- Knowledge of the use of English and the linguistic systems underlying it.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken).
- Flexibility, in both teaching and non-teaching duties, and the ability to work well with other colleagues.
- Ability to work with IT systems, Google Drive, to maintain records and access resources.
- Smart and tidy appearance.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in both the teaching and welfare of students under 18.
- Experience of working with multicultural and multilingual groups.
- Experience of preparing students for English language exams, namely Trinity GESE.

Salary and Benefits

Teacher (Non-Residential): - £613 - £672 per week
(£687 - £753 per week including holiday pay)

Holiday pay: paid and accrued in accordance with UK laws and regulations and is paid at the end of the contract.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 2-6 weeks

Application deadline: 30/06/2024

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2-6 weeks

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Edinburgh (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Edinburgh: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2024
Expected start date: 01/07/2024