Ministay Teacher and Activity Leader
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Teacher and Activity Leaders are required to plan and teach effective EFL lessons, complete relevant administration, and participate fully in the activities, sports, and excursions.
Person specification:
Essential Skills, Qualities and Qualifications
* Educated to degree level (level 6).
* CELTA / Trinity Cert TESOL / Qualified Teacher Status in English/ Modern Languages/Primary.
* Native English speaker / near native level of English.
* A desire to work with young people from different cultures.
* Energy and enthusiasm.
* Adaptability and flexibility.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Enjoy working as part of a team.
* Full right to work in the UK.
* Minimum of 2 reference checks.
* Enhanced DBS Check.
* Overseas Police Check (if applicable).
Desirable Skills, Qualities and Qualifications
* Knowledge of the local area.
* Creative ideas.
* Interest in sports or relevant activities.
* Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.
* Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people.
Responsibilities:
Pre-Course:
* Responsible for reading and adhering to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook, Teacher Handbook and maintaining good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
* Complete the Safeguarding and Prevent online training courses.
During the Course:
* Safeguard the welfare and protection of the students in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
* Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the Centre as required.
* Assist with placement testing and the marking of tests.
* Attend and contribute positively to all team meetings.
* Prepare lessons to a high standard to suit the needs of the students using the materials provided.
* Create a positive learning environment and take all necessary measures to ensure students get the most out of the lessons and enjoy themselves.
* Place great emphasis on oral communication both inside and outside the classroom.
* Maintain discipline and ensure that students understand what they have to do.
* Complete all class registers, work records, reports and certificates as required.
* Feedback regularly to the Operations Coordinator.
* Be punctual for all lessons, activities, and excursions.
* Organise and supervise sports, activities, excursions, mealtimes, and lights out as required on a rota basis.
* Ensure the success of the activities by participating fully and encouraging the involvement of students.
* Read, understand and sign off to all risk assessments for excursions.
* Lead excursions when required and ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times.
* Ensure that all activity equipment and materials are in place for the start of an activity and returned at the end.
* Follow the dress code in the Teacher Handbook at all times.
* Maintain an entirely professional manner at all times and in all dealings with students, Group Leaders, and the team.
* Deal quickly and effectively with student and Group Leader queries and where necessary report any problems to the appropriate member of the management team.
* Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.
Working Hours:
A Teacher and Activity Leader works 22 sessions per fortnight based on a six-day working week. A session is defined as a morning/afternoon activity, an evening activity, or a half-day excursion (a full-day excursion is two sessions). Generally, a session includes a half-hour break. Airport transfers may be considered as one or two sessions depending on the duration. In some centres, teaching and activities may take place at weekends and it may be necessary for teachers to work on six consecutive days.
Salary and Benefits:
* Full Board Accommodation provided at no additional cost to you.
* All salaries are paid monthly in arrears.
* Weekly salary of £460.
Available Centres:
* Cheshire Campus, Crewe (residential)
* St Swithun's School, Winchester (residential)
* Newbattle College, Edinburgh (residential)
* University of Chester Homestay (non-residential only)
* Queen Anne's School, Reading (residential)
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