The Language Training Co. are looking for EFL teachers to join our friendly teaching staff from June 2024. The successful applicants should be highly motivated, proactive, and with a positive “can-do” attitude.
BENEFITS:

• A competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Great opportunities for professional development
• Potential for year-round work
• Residential position available from 7th July to 23rd August
• Low/High season pay

Job overview
As a teacher, you are responsible for planning and delivering engaging English lessons based on an assigned textbook. You may be asked to teach on any one of our courses depending on experience and qualifications (adults (16+) and/or juniors (11-15) at levels ranging from Beginner to Advanced) using up-to-date teaching methodologies and approaches. This job will also involve organizing and delivering educational and cultural activities for our students throughout the year.
Responsibilities
Teaching:

• To plan and deliver engaging English lessons which benefit learners inside and outside the classroom, using the assigned textbook as the foundation for lesson planning and teaching.
• To plan lessons well in advance, demonstrating an understanding of the curriculum, objectives and student needs.
• To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of teaching materials and the neat and tidy appearance of classrooms, staff room, and common areas.
• To assist students with enquiries and requests.
• To set homework on a regular basis and return it to the students in a timely manner.
• To ensure that lessons and breaks start and finish in accordance with the school timetable

Administrative:

• To keep accurate daily records of planning and work done, attendance registers and other associated records.
• To prepare, administer and mark oral and written tests as set out by the school’s policy.
• To provide students with written feedback bi-weekly.
• To attend and contribute to staff meetings.

Safeguarding:

• To adhere to all LTC policies and procedures and to implement our Safeguarding policy at all times.
• To highlight to senior management areas of concern, e.g. health and safety matters, issues of student welfare, poor or troublesome student behaviour or attendance, and to assist senior management in resolving these areas of concern.
• To be proactive in the care and welfare of students and where necessary in support of other members of staff.
• To be aware of incidents of bullying or anti-social behaviour and to deal with them in an appropriate manner according to school policy.

Residential position*

• To teach up to 30 hours per week

On a rota with other members of the residential team:

• To assist with breakfast/dinner duty, and night duties
• To assist with provision of pastoral care in the residence
• To participate in evening activities

*Please note this role is subject to the government offset for accommodation of £69.93 per week.
Person Specification

• First Degree or equivalent (Level 6 Qualification) or TEFLQ Diploma – Cambridge DELTA or equivalent in the absence of a degree
• TEFLI Certificate – Cambridge CELTA or equivalent
• PGCE in Primary/Secondary/MFL
• QTS
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible
• Good time management skills
• Ability to use own initiative and plan lessons independently
• Reliable, responsible, punctual, professional

Safeguarding statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees need to provide 2 references and 2 proofs of ID. All references will be followed up, gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and appropriate criminal checks (enhanced DBS check or equivalent Police check) will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
We require all candidates to present original certificates and documents on arrival to the interview.
The school is responsible for all students under the age of 18 and all members of staff have a duty of care to the students at the Language Training Co. and are expected to:

• Create a safe and secure environment.
• Treat all young learners and vulnerable adults equally, with respect and dignity.
• Ensure the activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Pay: £17.50-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• TEFL certificate (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/12/2024
Expected start date: 03/02/2025