English Teacher

Inspire Institute of Sport; Vijayanagara; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Institute of Sport in Karnataka seeks an English Educator to support student-athletes' academic development while coordinating with coaches and academic staff.

The role focuses on English language and literature instruction for Grades 10-12 across boards, board exam prep, and delivery of public speaking modules. Experience with non-traditional learners and blended instruction is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in English, Literature, or Communication.
• B.Ed. (mandatory for teaching under school curricula).
• Prior experience teaching in school setup.
• Ability to create structured, outcome-oriented communication modules.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and Literature for Grades 10-12 across boards.
• Prepare students for board-level assessments.
• Design and deliver English communication and public speaking modules for IIS athletes.
• Classify athletes based on proficiency and create structured sessions.
• Contribute to IIS Newsletter through content creation and editing.
• Guide athletes for debates, media engagements, emceeing and institutional events.
• Coordinate with coaches, sports science and academic staff to align training with development.
• Collaborate with academic team to ensure content delivery and student tracking.

Skills

Fluent English & Hindi

Public speaking

Curriculum design

Student-athlete support

Technology proficiency

Assessment & feedback

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in English/Literature/Communication

B.Ed. mandatory

Tools

Google tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated English Educator to support the academic development of student-athletes. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to integrate English instruction with athletic schedules, and a commitment to helping athletes excel both academically and in their respective sports. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering literacy skills, critical thinking, and effective communication in student-athletes while ensuring their educational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and Literature for Grades 10-12 across multiple educational boards but a small group.
• Prepare students for board-level assessments.
• Design and deliver English communication and public speaking modules, tailored to the needs of IIS athletes.
• Classify athletes based on proficiency and create structured sessions accordingly.
• Focus on qualitative and quantitative outcomes in communication skill-building
• Contribute to the IIS Newsletter - content creation, editing, and mentoring
• Guide and prepare athletes for debates, media engagements, emceeing, and other institutional events
• Coordinate with coaches, sports science staff and academic staff to align communication training with athlete development
• Collaborate with academic team members to ensure consistency in content delivery and student tracking
• Work with event and media teams for smooth planning and representation of athletes in IIS activities
• Contribute to interdisciplinary sessions and life skill modules that involve communication, leadership, or presentation skills

Core Competencies and Skills

• Fluency in English and Hindi (spoken and written)
• Strong classroom presence and ability to train in public speaking and media interaction
• Experience in developing and delivering English communication modules, preferably for non-traditional learners
• Creativity in planning athlete-relevant, real-life communication tasks
• Patience and empathy in working with students managing academic and athletic pressures
• Flexibility in adjusting schedules and session plans around training demands
• Skill in providing both qualitative feedback and tracking quantitative progress
• Basic tech proficiency (Google tools, session logs, digital content delivery)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in English, Literature, or Communication
• B.Ed. (mandatory for teaching under school board curricula)
• Prior experience teaching in school setup
• Demonstrated ability to create structured, outcome-oriented communication modules suited for the IIS environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-4 years of teaching or communication training experience
• Freshers with strong communication skills and the ability to meet role expectations are also welcome
• Experience in speech training, debates, creative writing, or co-curricular mentoring is a plus
• Comfort with blended/hybrid instruction and performance-based evaluation methods