Job description
We are looking for exceptional EFL Teachers to work at our stunning Bournemouth site set at Canford school in the Dorset countryide.
Set in a picturesque independent school, spanning over 250 acres, students have the opportunity to live and study in grounds which boast impressive facilities including the Layard Theatre, music school, sports centre and art studios.
With its vast open green lawns and woodland surrounding the historic campus buildings, Canford offers the perfect space for students and staff to be fully immersed in the Summer School experience. Every day students will use The Great Hall for dining and be mesmerised by the grand windows and minstrels gallery, a truly inspirational space.
The campus offers an excellent variety of sporting possibilities too. There are multiple tennis courts, netball courts and well-maintained football and cricket fields on the grounds. The Sports Centre (which staff are welcome to use) includes a double-court indoor sports hall, modern gym, a dance studio, as well as a heated indoor 25-metre swimming pool with 6 lanes.
A complete job description can be found on our website.
SBC is the first, and currently only, summer school provider in the UK to have achieved a perfect 15 Areas of Strength in a British Council inspection. In the EL Gazette ranking tables for UK Junior Courses, SBC has been ranked Number 1 in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. We are very proud of this achievement and will continue to grow and develop our courses to offer students extraordinary experiences.
Qualifications
All members of staff employed by SBC will be expected to bring certain key qualities to the operation. There must be a professional interest in working with young people and particularly international children. Safety and welfare of the students is of paramount importance at SBC and a practical enforcing of this belief should be a quality exhibited by all staff.
We look for staff who are:
Approachable & empathic to the needs of students
Enthusiastic & engaging
Diplomatic, responsible & motivated
Flexible within the summer school environment
Experience Required
Essential Requirements
-An undergraduate degree
-CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent
Desirable Requirements for EFL Teachers
-A PGCE in any subject
-Experience of residential international summer schools
-Experience of the UK boarding environment
-Experience of working within the education sector
Salary and Benefits
Ways we support our EFL Teachers:
-Fully paid DBS check
-Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
-All meals and accommodation included
-Staff Wellbeing Initiative
-Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
-Online safeguarding and working with international children training
-Professional, fun and supportive environment
-Allocated planning and preparation sessions
-CPD sessions and workshops with the Director of Studies
-Observations with feedback and Action Points
Remuneration:
Paid weekly, one week in arrears.
The basic rate for EFL Teacher is £597 (plus holiday pay)
Food and accommodation are included for all residential SBC staff.
-Experience of residential international summer schools
-Experience of the UK boarding environment
-Experience of working within the education sector
Salary and Benefits
Ways we support our EFL Teachers:
-Fully paid DBS check
-Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
-All meals and accommodation included
-Staff Wellbeing Initiative
-Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
-Online safeguarding and working with international children training
-Professional, fun and supportive environment
-Allocated planning and preparation sessions
-CPD sessions and workshops with the Director of Studies
-Observations with feedback and Action Points
Remuneration:
Paid weekly, one week in arrears.
The basic rate for EFL Teacher is £597 (plus holiday pay)
Food and accommodation are included for all residential SBC staff.
SBC SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Summer Boarding Courses is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to.
SBC EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT
We operate a policy of equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.
*Please note that given the short-term nature of these contracts at SBC and the duty of care we have to our students, holiday will only be authorised in exceptional circumstances and must be requested at least one month prior to taking leave. At the end of your contract, you will receive a payment for any holiday you are owed. If you take any holiday during your contract, then this will be deducted from your holiday allowance.
Job Types: Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 weeks
Salary: From £597.00 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wimborne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Can you confirm that you hold either a Celta, TrinityCertTESOL or equivalent TEFL qualification?
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- EFL teaching: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/05/2023
Expected start date: 07/07/2023