Job description
What are you doing this summer?
Our EFL Summer School Teachers are welcomed into our professional English teaching team at Stafford House Study Holidays, based in Canterbury, Cambridge, London Uxbridge, Central London, Bournemouth, and Oakham.
We welcome a diverse mix of international students into our classrooms giving you the opportunity to teach English as a Foreign Language in a multicultural environment.
As well as classroom teaching, you will be an active part of the holistic teaching we offer. This includes supporting students’ welfare with some residential duties (if residential) and leading activities and excursions, to interesting locations and places of interest.
We’re proud of how many teachers return to our summer schools each year, describing their time with us as a fun, immersive teaching experience.
Why choose us?
- Ideal opportunity to gain or further your CELTA or PGCE teaching experience as you will be welcomed and supported by a highly experienced teaching team
- This is an especially attractive opportunity for NQTs, as we offer weekly CPD sessions. We further support you with observations and appraisals
- Ready-made lesson materials with comprehensive teacher notes available for you to use
- Optional full-board residence, based in one of our schools in Canterbury, Cambridge, London Uxbridge, Bournemouth, or Oakham (not central London)
- 42 hours over 6 days per week (made up of 15- or 30-hours teaching + teacher admin time, welfare of student time and/or leading excursions/activities) (Bloomsbury -32 hours teaching only, 5 days per week)
- Visiting interesting sites while leading excursions as part of our immersive learning experience
- Opportunity to teach in a multicultural environment
- Career opportunities reaching beyond our summer schools, in our year-round schools in Cambridge, Canterbury and London
- Basic rate of £472.50 per week for residential positions and £511.06 for non-residential positions (42 hours per week). For non-residential positions at London Bloomsbury ONLY, £472.50 per week (32 hours) Plus 12.07% of the gross pay in lieu of any unspent holidays. Increments available, per week – 1 full year of post-CELTA teaching experience £5; 3+ full years of post-CELTA experience £15. DELTA or recognised equivalent £40
Some of what you need to become part of the Stafford House Teaching Team:
- CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL or a PGCE in Primary or English
- Degree or equivalent required
- DELTA/ DipTESOL or equivalent MA qualification desirable
- Experience of teaching using Interactive Whiteboards and Digital Teaching Platform is preferred
- Experience of teaching Exam Preparation for Trinity GESE is desirable
Who are we? For more than 70 years we have been providing high quality English Language and activity courses for young learners. We offer 6 fantastic study locations within the UK with a wide range of courses to choose from including English Language and activities, creative Art & Design, sports, and academic preparation courses.
Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING
Stafford House and CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to safer recruitment Pre-Employment Checks in line with KCSIE guidelines which includes an enhanced DBS check (DBS process paid for by CATS Global Schools), 2 references and if applicable, an overseas police check.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values - Pioneering, Persevering, People - we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to ensure we offer respect and understanding to all communities.
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What are you waiting for? We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck!