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EFL Teacher - Kingswood School, Bath
12/07/2023 to 09/08/2023
£334.56 to £550.96 per week

About Concorde International
Concorde International has been welcoming students from all over the world for more than 50 years. The school was founded in 1972 and has always aimed to provide high quality service and academic standards. Our success is largely due to the commitment and professionalism of our staff, and it is important that we uphold these values, in the classroom and in our interaction with clients.

Essential Requirements

• A recognised teaching qualification such as RSA / Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL or equivalent (Qualification must contain at least 100 hours of ELT/TESOL input, minimum 6 hours supervised teaching practice and must be externally validated by a reputable examination body) or PGCE in relevant subjects, BEd, QTS or overseas equivalent.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK (we cannot assist in any way with work permits or visas)
• University degree or overseas equivalent

Desirable Requirements

• Native or very near-native competency in English
• Knowledge of the summer school location for which you are applying
• Previous teaching experience with teenagers and young learners, especially with multinational classes
• Previous experience working in a challenging summer school environment
• Able to organise activities such as drama, arts & crafts, talent shows or sports activities
• Able to work with computers
• Able to speak a second language
• Current first aid or RLSS lifesaving certificate
• Recent DBS check (formerly CRB)
• Relevant coaching and leadership qualifications

Teacher Knowledge
We are looking for high standards from all our teachers in the following areas which will be assessed at interview;

• Excellent knowledge of English grammar, idiomatic expressions and use of language
• Awareness and strategies for effective classroom management & discipline
• Clear and effective use of whiteboards and other teaching aids to facilitate student progress
• Ability to correctly model and drill vocabulary and structures using a variety of methods with an emphasis on achieving accurate pronunciation and intonation
• Utilising a wide variety of engaging, student-centred teaching methodology
• A good ability to focus on student errors and correct appropriately, in particular L1 interference and fossilised mistakes to ensure students benefit as much as possible
• Ability to provide clear and well-ordered instructions to language learners of all levels
• Efficient at planning and adapting lessons according to syllabus and students’ needs and pace of learning
• Clear, logical and well-ordered approach to teacher administration and record keeping

Please note that applicants may be required to complete a post-interview task should any of the above requirements are deemed not to have been met or demonstrated.

Before your teaching commences:

• Download and familiarise yourself with the Teacher Academic Handbook before induction.
• Download and familiarise yourself with the appropriate training videos after induction and revisit as often as needed.
• Teacher inductions are mandatory and attendance is a contractual obligation.

Academic Duties

• You will report to the management team in your centre, who will allocate duties to you.
• You will teach a set number of hours per week according to the academic schedule in your centre.
• Pair-teaching is central to the academic programme. It is therefore essential that you liaise and plan together throughout the course.
• Each week, you will teach from the prescribed syllabus and academic schedule available from your Academic Manager in each centre.
• All teacher administration (such as lesson plans, schemes of work, reports & student forms) will be completed to a high standard and on time.
• It is crucial that you attend all meetings for information, updates and clarification. A rota and meeting schedule will be on display in your centre.
• Attendance of the weekly Teacher Development Workshop is compulsory.
• You are expected to follow the guidelines set out in more detail in the Teacher’s Handbook.

Activities

• While participating in afternoon and evening activities or excursions you will report to the Activity Managers and Senior Activity Leaders.
• The Activity Manager / Centre Manager will inform you of the weekly rota and itinerary for the forthcoming activity programme.
• You are required to do a certain number of activities per week according to your contract.
• On excursions you are to remain with the group the entire time. You will give out maps, itineraries and any other information that has been prepared for your group under the guidance of the appointed excursion leader.
• You will be provided with a Concorde International polo shirt which you are required to wear while participating in the activity programme and on excursions.

General

• You will familiarise yourself with, understand, and adhere to Concorde International’s Child Protection Policy. This will be made available to you during your on-site induction.
• ID badges will be worn at all times.
• You will follow the advice given to you concerning Health and Safety regulations in order to safeguard students, colleagues and visitors to the site.
• You will perform your duties in a professional manner and dress appropriately for your position. You will also maintain a high standard of behaviour, setting an example of sobriety, and treating all students fairly, with due attention to propriety. It is a fundamental principle of Concorde Intl. that students learn best in a relaxed, friendly and participatory environment, and you will promote this atmosphere both inside and outside the classroom.
• Summer centres are very busy places and there may be duties to perform in addition to those detailed above. Flexibility and common sense are fundamental attributes for this position.

Duties at Residential Centres

• All staff on Teacher Plus Activities contracts can be allocated to residential duties to include meal time and break time supervision.
• Teachers provided with accommodation are reminded that the main purpose of employing residential staff is to provide security and welfare for our residential students.
• Residential Teachers are employed to work 15 hours of activities and/or excursions per week, some of which will include residential duties (break and quiet time supervision, bed times and on occasion, laundry assistance). This will be included on the rota.
• Residential offset allowance of £60.90 per week will be deducted from your weekly total pay

Remuneration
All rates of pay for teachers include a development & planning workshop as detailed in the following section
Teaching Only (20 Hours Teaching)
Teaching Only (TEFL I) £334.66
Teaching Only (TEFL Q) £394.66
Teaching + Activities (Non Residential - 20 hours teachiing + 11 Hours of Activities)
Teaching + Activities (TEFL I) £449.28
Teaching + Activities (TEFL Q) £509.28
Teaching + Activities (Residential - 20 hours teaching + 15 hours of Activities)
Teaching + Activities (TEFL I) £490.96
Teaching + Activities (TEFL Q) £550.96

Teacher Inductions and Meetings
All teachers will need to attend a full-day academic induction and half-day site induction prior to the commencement of the course.
The inductions are paid at 11 hours X £10.42 per hour, total £114.62 paid at the end of your contract.
There is a compulsory Teacher Development and Planning Workshop each week paid at 3 hours X £10.42 per hour per week.
The teaching rate allows for staff to be at school at least 15 mins prior to starting teaching in order to attend any short meetings, collect notices, collect students as needed, and to check the classroom is ready for teaching. The teaching rate includes lesson preparation time, minimal marking, and associated academic administration (e.g. schemes of work, writing reports etc.).

Holiday Entitlement
Teachers will accrue paid holiday entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per annum pro-rata to be either taken off during your contractual period or at the end of your contract.

Equal Opportunities

• Concorde International is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, part-time or fixed term contract status, sexual orientation or religion in the allocation of duties between employees employed at any level with comparable job descriptions.
• If you are applying from outside of the UK, please note that Concorde International is unable to assist in any way with work permits or visas.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: £334.66-£550.96 per week

Application question(s):

• Do you have a recognised teaching qualification such as RSA / Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL or equivalent (Qualification must contain at least 100 hours of ELT/TESOL input, minimum 6 hours supervised teaching practice and must be externally validated by a reputable examination body) or PGCE in relevant subjects, BEd, QTS or overseas equivalent.
• Do you have a University degree or overseas equivalent?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 12/07/2023

Job Type: Contract

Salary: £335.00-£551.00 per week