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. Working hours are spread over a 42-hour working week*.
- Working hours may vary according to the needs of the campus. Your working week will be 5 or 6 days. Campuses on a six-day teaching timetable, will include a Saturday.
The role incorporates the following:
- Foster a safe and positive atmosphere for both students and colleagues.
- Show initiative, take responsibility and set a good example for students both in and outside the classroom.
- Corridor safety, chaperoning classes to venues etc.
- Be prepared for and ready to integrate and include new students, making sure that continuous enrolment is taken into consideration and that new students are welcomed into classes.
- Be willing to try new approaches in lessons and utilise the potential of the resources in the classrooms.
- Use and exploit students’ books and any materials provided to students that St. Andrew’s College Language Schools deem essential.
- Work with teaching colleagues to share experience and knowledge.
- Include, in lessons, strategies for independent learning both inside and outside the classroom.
- Deliver student-centred lessons with a strong emphasis on developing oral communication.
- Set clear learning aims and ensure students know what they are learning and why they are learning it.
- Ensure students record their learning achievements in their books.
- Follow the company guidelines on board work.
- Be responsible for the resources provided to you and return them at the end of your teaching contract.
On the application form, you will be required to declare any criminal convictions and your eligibility to work in the UK.
You must also provide an email address and contact telephone number of 3 referees who can verify your suitability for the post and suitability to work with those aged -18. One of which can be a character reference.
Attend an induction before the start of the contract with the academic management team on-campus.
Induction will be paid at the rate of £12.71 / hour. This payment will be made on completion of agreed contract and on return of all company resources and property.
