Trinity Exam Co-ordinator (Hull, York and Bath)
We run junior summer courses for English language students aged between 10- 17. We have students from all over the world! The majority will be Italian, but we also have students from Spain, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Argentina and Cyprus to name a few! Students usually stay for two weeks and take part in a mixed programme of lessons and activities/excursions which are run by Activity Leaders.
Our Mission:
At Target English International we aim to provide our students with a comfortable and caring setting in the UK to improve their communication in English and develop skills for a more global society. We want our students to leave the course with a better understanding of UK culture and the inspiration to become life-long learners of English.
Overview of role:
Job Title: Trinity Exam Coordinator
Line Manager:Director of Studies/Centre Manager
Pay rate: Competitive salary plus full board accommodation if required and holiday pay
Dates:June to August. Fixed term contracts of 5 - 7 weeks
Hours: As required (typically 40hoursper week)
The Trinity Exam Coordinator (TEC) is responsible for the successful managing and implementation of the GESE Trinity Exam at the centre. The TEC will liaise with teachers, group leaders, Head Office Exam Coordinator as well as Trinity examiners to ensure the smooth organisation and running of the Trinity exam.
Our staff are without doubt our most valuable asset and our students frequently say the staff are one of the best things about their study holiday. We welcome new applicants but also value our returning staff, and to both we offer an attractive package that includes:
* Full-board accommodation if required
* Holiday pay
* Full induction on-site. (Managers are alsorequiredto attend our 2 day induction weekend held at the University of Hull before the start of your contract)
* £10 a week returner’s increment (up to a maximum of 3 years)
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This description is intended as a guide only to the main duties of your job and the principal terms of employment.
Safeguarding
In line with safer recruitment, where roles require responsibility for, or substantial access to, under 18s, our recruitment procedure includes the following:
* All references will be followed up
* Reference requests ask specifically whether there is any reason that [the applicant] should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18
* All gaps in employment history must be explained satisfactorily
* Proof of identity and right to work in the UK must be shown at interview
* Proof of identity and copies of qualification certificates must be sent to head office prior to starting work and original copies must be taken to the centre
* Suitability checks (Enhanced DBS checks or overseas equivalent) will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
* Staff will complete online Safeguarding and online Prevent training
National Insurance Number (UK applicants only):
Eligibility
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SPONSOR APPLICATIONS FOR WORK VISAS
You will be requested to present your passport or ID at your interview. Original proof of identity documents (and of the right to work in the UK for those applicable) must be produced on your arrival at the centre.
EU citizens who have previously worked in the UK may be eligible for the Frontier Worker Visa, which makes them eligible to work in the UK.
If you have a work visa to work in the UK, please note that we will require copies of the relevant documents.
Are you eligible to work in the UK?*
If you have a work visa, please provide details (visa type, length, any restrictions):
What dates are you available? Our contracts usually run from the end of June to the end of July. We are occasionally able to offer some 6 - 7 week contracts as well.
Please state your availability from June - August
Start date:*
Which centre would be your first choice? Please note although we try to place candidates in their centre of choice, this cannot be guaranteed.*
Do you require any specific dates off during the summer (e.g. for graduation)? We will try to accommodate any requests, however during busy periods this may not be possible.* Yes No
If yes, please state the dates and reasons below:
If you are currently studying please tell us the college/university name and address, the name of the course that you are undertaking and the date you expect to complete this period of study:
QUALIFICATIONS
Please supply details of all qualifications (A-Levels upwards, degree, teaching qualifications etc.) including name of institution, qualification/subject, awarding body and dates.
Please use a different line for each qualification.*
Other qualifications (e.g. sports coaching, first aid, Duke of Edinburgh, safeguarding, languages)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Please note that in order to proceed with your application, your FULL employment history is required. Please also include any voluntary/unpaid work. If your attached CV includes your full employment history, you may just write 'see attached CV' in this section.
If at any time you were out of employment, please complete the next question, accounting for and giving reasons for gaps.
Please begin with your current/most recent post and then working chronologically backwards.
Please use a different paragraph for each employer.*
Please give dates of any time period that you were not in employment or education and explain what you were doing in this time:
Teaching and Management Experience
Please check the boxes if you have experience of the following. Please note previous residential summer school experience is essential for this position: Teaching Mixed Nationality Classes Trinity GESE Exams Teaching Mixed Level Classes Supporting and Mentoring teachers and junior members of staff Summer Schools Management Experience in Residential Summer Schools
SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Referring to the job description, please tell us why you would like to work for Target English International and what skills and qualities you would bring to the role you have applied for, detailing any previous management/summer school experience:*
AREAS OF INTEREST
Please let us know of any specific talents or skills you have e.g. exam preparation, teaching business English, event organisation, mentoring new members of staff:*
COMPULSORY DECLARATION OF ANY CONVICTIONS, CAUTIONS, REPRIMANDS, WARNINGS OR BIND-OVERS
The position for which you are applying involves contact with children under 18 and is termed ‘regulated activity’. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments (England and Wales). For this position you are not entitled to withhold information about police cautions, bind-overs, or any criminal convictions that would otherwise have been considered “spent” under the Act.
Do you have any previous/current criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, warnings or bind overs, are you on any barred lists in the UK or abroad, or are you currently the subject of any police investigations following allegations made against you?* Yes No
If yes, please give details, including dates and circumstances, in the space provided below. The information you provide will be treated in confidence. It is a criminal offence to give false information.
Do you hold a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) certicate or the overseas equivalent? (Y/N)* Yes No
If yes, please state the type of certificate and the date received:
Are you registered with the DBS update service? If you have signed up and paid for this service, we will not need to request another disclosure.* Yes No
If yes, do we have your permission to use the DBS update service to check whether the information contained on your DBS certificate is current? Yes No
All posts defined as ‘regulated activity’ are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). If your application is successful, we will ask the DBS for a Disclosure and you must declare below to give your consent before this can take place.
The cost of the DBS check will be shared 50/50 between Target English and the employee, with each party to contribute approximately £25 (subject to change). This will be deducted from the first payroll of the summer.
Please note: If you are a non-UK national or a UK national who has lived outside the UK for the last 5 years you must also provide us with a Police Certificate of Good Conduct (or similar) from your country (or previous country) of residence that is less than six months old.
I give my permission for the DBS (on behalf of Target English International) to complete various data checks for my disclosure, in accordance with the terms of the Home office Circular 44/86DHSS/circular 10/862 protection of children (disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children).* Yes No
Please supply details of two referees, one of whom should normally be your current/most recent employer. If this is an application for your first job, one should be your school teacher or higher education lecturer. Neither referee should be a relative or friend.
REFEREE 1 DETAILS
Name and Title:*
Relationship to you:*
Address:*
Telephone number:*
E-mail Address:*
Length of time know to you:*
May we approach this referee prior to interview:* Yes No
REFEREE 2 DETAILS
Name and Title:*
Relationship to you:*
Address:*
Telephone number:*
E-mail address:*
Length of time known to you:*
May we approach this referee prior to interview:* Yes No
APPLICANT DECLARATION:
I confirm that the information I have provided in this form and elsewhere in connection with my application is true and complete. I have not withheld any facts relevant to my application. I declare that I have read and understood the job description. I understand that misleading statements may be sufficient for cancelling any agreements made. I am in possession of the certificates which I claim to hold and agree that if offered a post, I will provide copies of these following acceptance of the position.* Yes No
I understand that, if my application is successful, data contained on this form may be disclosed to trusted third parties, including British Council inspectors.* Yes No
I understand that if I accept an offer of employment, and the DBS check has already been started, if I subsequently withdraw from the application process or do not complete the whole contract, Target English International will seek reimbursement for the check plus an admin fee.* Yes No
Your personal details will be recorded in order to process this application and make relevant recruitment decisions. Please see the Target English International Privacy Policy for more information.
If you accept an offer of employment and successfully complete a contract, would you be happy for Target English International to contact you with news, information and job opportunities following the end of your contract?* Yes No
Please tell us how you heard about Target English International:* University Careers Service My university department/tutor Internet Search Careers Fair CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL tutor TEI website Word of mouth (please state the name of referrer below) Other (please state where below)
If 'other' or 'word of mouth', please state where or who:
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