Senior EFL Teacher

British Summer School Limited; Ashurst Wood, Turners Hill; On-site; GBP 32,464 - 36,382; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior EFL Teacher to assist the Director of Studies in ensuring high-quality lesson planning and delivery. The role includes teaching responsibilities, administrative tasks, and student supervision. A competitive salary of £713.50 per week is offered, with accommodation deductions for residential staff. Candidates should have a relevant degree and English teaching qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must assist with planning and delivering high-quality lessons.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate lesson plans and student records.
• Expected to contribute to team meetings and progress reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons to motivate and challenge students.
• Assist with placement testing and exams.
• Supervise students during meals and activities.

Skills

Native / near-native competence in English (written and spoken)

Professionalism

Flexibility and adaptability

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Education

First degree or equivalent

DELTA or PGCE

CELTA/Trinity Cert. TESOL

Job description

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 usually during the peak period, 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

As directed by one of the management team, to capture footage using a British Summer School device (videography and photography) of lessons, activities, evening entertainment and excursions that can be used for our social media channels.

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.

KEy Information

JOB ROLE:
Senior EFL Teacher

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB:
To assist with DOS, to ensure all teachers are planning and delivering high-quality lessons to the expected standard.

REPORTING TO:
Director of Studies

Friday will be a later finish.

Saturday or Sunday 8 hours (Times will vary based on the needs of the school)

SALARY:
With a generous salary of £713.50 per week, plus 12.0% holiday pay.
Total Weekly pay £799.62 (Including Holiday Pay)

Accommodation Deduction :

An accommodation deduction of £74.62 will deducted for those staff that are residential.

LOCATION:
One of the below;

Worth, Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex, RH10 4SD

Oundle, New Street, Oundle, PE8 4GH

Uppingham, High Street West, Oakham, LE15 9QE