Overview
Locations: Hull, Bath, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Colchester, London – Harrow or Hatfield, United Kingdom.
We run junior summer courses for English language students aged 10-17. Students come from around the world; the majority are Italian, with others from Spain, Portugal, Poland, the Czech Republic, Argentina, and Cyprus, among others. Students typically stay for two weeks and participate in a mixed programme of lessons and activities/excursions run by Activity Leaders.
Mission
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.
Role overview
Activity Leaders are at the core of our activities programme. The role requires enthusiastic, personable and energetic individuals to help organise and prepare the social programme (varies by centre), run activities, take students on trips and excursions, and ensure that our students have a memorable, fun and safe time.
On weekdays students usually have classes in either the morning or afternoon. The rest of the time is spent with Activity Leaders on local visits, excursions or on-site activities. It is a busy programme and there is always something to do, so the ideal Activity Leader is well-organised, with a can-do attitude and is always happy to get involved. Working times will be allocated by your manager on a shift basis. Activity Leaders need to be flexible and willing to undertake a variety of tasks, as directed.
On-site activities are an important part of our programme, especially the Drama Workshop. Drama-Activity Leaders are people who are passionate about all things related to the theatre, possibly with experience and/or qualifications in this field. We want them to plan and lead our workshops, encourage our students to get involved in the workshops, while using English, and embrace their dramatic side!
The working week is 48 hours over 6 days. Shifts are split into morning, afternoon and evening and will include working each Saturday and Sunday, with one full weekday off per week. Due to the nature of Summer School there may be times when it could be necessary to work additional hours one week; time off in lieu will be given when the needs of the centre allow.
We encourage students to speak English at all times whilst on activities and excursions and Activity Leaders are expected to engage with all students and ensure that English is being practised.
To help prepare you for the role you will be required to complete a paid online Induction. Activity Leaders also complete online Safeguarding and online Prevent training.
Activity Programme
In each centre we run a busy, varied and exciting activity programme aimed specifically at teenagers. An important aspect of the activity programme is for students to learn about the local history and culture of the area in which they are staying and the UK in general. It is a key part of the Activity Leader’s duties to encourage use of English when on trips and activities.
In addition to excursions and local visits we also deliver a wide range of sports and other on-site activities.
Please read the job description prior to applying.
Salary and benefits
* Residential and non-residential positions available. Accommodation + full board can be provided as part of the package if required
* Weekly pay: Ages 18-20 £415 (Residential) or £500 (Non-Residential); Ages 21 and over £520 (Residential) or £630 (Non-Residential)
* Plus accrued Holiday Pay (paid at the end of the contract)
* Paid induction training
* 48 hours per week, worked in shifts across six days with one full day off
* Dates: mainly 4-week contracts for the month of July
* Safeguarding Training
* Opportunity to work in an international team
* Develop leadership skills
* Meet contacts for future work
* Opportunities for promotion to management
Eligibility to work in the UK
We are not able to sponsor work visas.
Are you eligible to work in the UK? 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 applicable applicants) 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, please provide copies of the relevant documents.
If you have a work visa, please provide details (visa type, length, any restrictions):
What dates are you available? Our contracts usually run for four weeks in July. We are occasionally able to offer some 2-6 week contracts as well. If you are offered a contract you will need to be available for the full duration of that contract with no more than one scheduled full day off given a week. 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 and employment history
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, 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.
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:
Areas of interest
Please let us know of any specific talents or skills you have, e.g. designing and running events or evening activities, leading sports, art, dance or drama sessions, mentoring new members of staff.
Uniform
If your application is successful we will provide you with a uniform. Please indicate your size below (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large).
Compulsory declarations
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 amendments. For this position you are not entitled to withhold information about police cautions, or any criminal convictions that would otherwise have been considered spent.
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?
If yes, please provide 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), Scottish PVG or the overseas equivalent? (Y/N)
If yes, please state the type of certificate and the date received:
Are you registered with the DBS or PVG update service? If you have signed up and paid for this service, we will not need to request another disclosure.
If yes, do we have your permission to use the update service to check whether the information contained on your DBS/PVG certificate is current? Yes No
All posts defined as regulated activity are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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 UK 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 to complete various data checks for my disclosure, in accordance with the terms of applicable guidance.
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 known 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.
I understand that, if my application is successful, data contained on this form may be disclosed to trusted third parties, including British Council inspectors.
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.
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?
Please tell us how you heard about Target English International:
Options: University Careers Service; My university department/tutor; Internet Search; Careers Fair; CELTA/Trinity Cert TESOL tutor; TEI website; Word of mouth; Other. If 'other' or 'word of mouth', please state where or who:
#J-18808-Ljbffr