Senior EFL Teacher

Accountabilities

To work closely with the DoS, helping the Teachers plan high-quality lessons to the expected standard, i.e. lessons that motivate the class and have variety, pace, and challenge all the students in line with the BSS ethos (see syllabus).
To assist with the smooth running of the EFL department
To teach as and when required, a maximum teaching contact time of up to 25 hours per week.
To assist with placement testing and administering exams.
To complete administrative duties such as maintaining accurate lesson plans, class profiles, registers, and weekly logs of work done.
To ensure that student notebooks are up-to-date, work is marked, mistakes have been corrected and students’ self-reviews have been completed.
To ensure that classroom displays are clear, vibrant, illustrative, and representative of the student’s weekly work.
To take responsibility for the safety, welfare, and behaviour of all students during the EFL programme time, being especially vigilant when taking students off-site
To assist with airport transfers on the weekend, where possible early return for extra prep time
To attend one 30-minute CPD session per week
To write weekly Progress Reports for all students (even if not leaving or if students change programme after just a few days)
To attend daily staff meetings
On a rota basis carry out mealtime supervision and wake-up duties
To follow guidelines as outlined in the Staff and EFL Handbooks and as explained by the Centre Manager / DoS
To carry out any other reasonable duties, including to help set up / pack up camp..

Key Skills

Native / near-native competence in English (written and spoken)
Professionalism: being of smart appearance appropriate to the role and using appropriate language
Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
Excellent communication skills, enthusiastic and friendly
Highly organised with excellent time management skills

Qualifications

First degree or equivalent
DELTA or Accreditation UK recognised equivalent or PGCE (in English or MFL), QTS (primary or secondary) are particularly welcomed.
CELTA/Trinity Cert. TESOL (or Accreditation UK recognised equivalent)
First-aiders, are particularly welcome.

Safeguarding

British Summer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, whether on or off duty. All staff are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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