Language in Action lleva ofreciendo experiencias reales de aprendizaje de inglés desde 2014. Creemos que el idioma se aprende mejor haciéndolo, por lo que nuestros programas dan vida al aprendizaje en el aula a través de actividades y experiencias culturales auténticas y atractivas en todo el Reino Unido.
Nuestros estudiantes no sólo mejoran su inglés, sino que ganan en confianza, independencia y comprensión cultural. Y las personas que trabajan con nosotros desempeñan un papel fundamental en la creación de ese entorno de apoyo e inspiración.
Como parte de Malvern International, un proveedor líder de educación global, Language in Action es un equipo amistoso y colaborativo con los recursos, la experiencia y la energía para ofrecer oportunidades emocionantes tanto para el personal como para los estudiantes. Si te apasiona la educación, te entusiasma trabajar con jóvenes y disfrutas de un entorno dinámico, aquí te sentirás como en casa.
Nuestra misión
Malvern La misión de International es preparar a los estudiantes para el éxito a través de experiencias lingüísticas, itinerarios universitarios y aprendizaje centrado en la carrera profesional, y ayudar a nuestros socios a crecer mediante servicios educativos innovadores.
Nuestros valores are passion, expertise, creativity, change-making and collaboration
- Line Manager: Director of Studies
- Line Manager Reports to: Centre Manager / Academic Manager
Responsible for:
Teaching English as a foreign language to international students, aged 12-18. Responsible for t h e welfare and safeguarding of all students in the classroom and any other activity if necessary.
Purpose:
To teach English to junior students following a syllabus and using materials provided by the school.
Teaching
- Prepare and deliver suitable lessons using the supplied teaching materials and adapt materials to suit students’ needs and abilities.
- Deliver lessons with the aim of achieving the objectives of the syllabus and to the standards set out by the DoS/Senior Teacher and outlined at the training day.
- Keep all academic admin and paperwork up to date, including attendance registers, lesson plans and Records of Work.
- Arrive on site 20 minutes before the scheduled lesson start time and be available for 10 minutes at the end of lessons whenever necessary.
- Attend a training day, or days, prior to the start of the course, and thereafter to attend staff meetings deemed necessary by the Director of Studies or the Centre Manager.
- Take a register at the beginning of each class. Pass information on absences to the DoS/Welfare officer directly.
- Keep clear written records of work covered and store this information in the designated place as instructed by the Director of Studies.
- Assist with all course-related administration, and the completion and distribution of end of course reports and certificates.
- Monitor the ability and progress of all students in your class, and raise any concerns regarding this, or other educational matters, with the Director of Studies.
- Encourage student participation through a positive and enthusiastic attitude about activities in which they are involved.
- Agree to be observed by a member of the Academic Management team.
- Dress appropriately to the role at all times.
General duties and Responsibilities
- Act in a professional and appropriate manner with all LiA/Malvern International’s agents, clients, students, activity leaders, host campus staff, and other LiA staff. Furthermore, not to engage in any activity which may bring LiA/Malvern International or the host campus into disrepute.
- Undergo online Safeguarding Training (Level 1) and online training for Prevent before the commencement of employment.
- Read, be fully conversant with, and act in accordance with the staff and Teachers’ handbook, company policies, relevant Child Protection documents and all risk assessments prior to the start of the period of employment. Remain vigilant in all matters of student welfare and report issues or concerns to an appropriate member of staff immediately.
- Garantizar el cumplimiento de las directrices de la empresa en materia de salud y seguridad dentro y fuera del campus.
- Ensure that teachers and students adhere to the code of conduct laid down by the company and report any incidents of misbehavior to the appropriate member of staff.
- Be involved in any activity necessary for the smooth running of the centre and to improve students’ experience.
- Take part in social activities and events as required from your line manager.
- Attend Fire drills on school premises and supervise students according to DoS guidelines.
- Be a positive and professional role model for the students, representative of the core values of Language in Action
Deberes de protección
- Supervise students during lessons and during breaks, and anytime it’s necessary.
- Work in accordance with our safeguarding policy and apply it to all activities.
- Check all students are present in class and report to DoS any absence, according to absence procedures.
- Ensure students are supervised by another member of staff before leaving.
- Liaise with the DoS daily to report any issue with students.
- Give students time to ask questions or report issues related to class/level etc. and liaise with DoS.
Especificación de la persona
Esencial:
Qualification
- A University degree
- Cambridge CELTA, Trinity Cert TESOL
- Cualquier titulación equivalente en ELT/TESOL:
- be externally validated by a reputable examination body
- contain at least six hours’ supervised teaching practice (i.e. teaching practice where a qualified and standardised assessor observes the trainee teacher teaching real students and gives feedback on his or her performance)
- contain at least 100 hours of ELT/TESOL or language teaching input.
- Cualquier titulación equivalente en ELT/TESOL:
Requisitos legales
- someterse a un control de antecedentes penales mejorado (DBS) o equivalente en el extranjero
- Requisitos para trabajar en el Reino Unido
Experience and knowledge
- Native or near native level of English
- ICT skills, e.g. production of reports, correspondence, inputting / updating information
- Operate relevant equipment / ICT packages (e.g. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, IWBs)
- Demonstrable knowledge of effective language teaching and learning strategies
Deseable:
- Dip TESOL/DELTA or equivalent
- Summer school experience
- Experience of working with students from a diversity of cultures Experience of working with teenagers
Skills and Experience
Professional attitude to teaching; excellent teaching skills; highly organised; energetic, motivated and personable; excellent communicator; strong awareness of cross-cultural considerations; a professional approach to problem solving; diplomacy and tact; enjoys working with children and teenagers. Ability to work under pressure and in a stressful environment; Reliable and punctual.
Room and Board
Where full-board accommodation is provided, an accommodation offset fee between £99 – £149 a week (depending on centre location) will be deducted from the monthly salary.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description, teachers who are provided with full board accommodation are expected to:
- Attend all leaving ceremonies.
- Eat with students and/or colleagues regularly during mealtimes in the school canteen
- Arrive to work earlier to assist DoS/Senior Teacher in setting up classrooms, upon request.
- Look out for and report any safeguarding/student welfare issues during their stay in the residence halls.
Please Note
This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision. Short-term language courses, by their very nature, require a degree of flexibility. There will be other duties and requirements associated with your job and, as a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake various other duties as may reasonably be required. Cover for teachers, in the event of absence, will be provided by the Senior Teacher first, then the Director of Studies, as outlined in our Absence Policy.
Retribución y condiciones
Hourly rate: £18.00 (gross rate).
Working hours will vary from centre to centre, and according to student numbers, but a typical teaching week will be over 30 contact hours. Lesson breaks (max 20 mins per lesson) are paid.
Holiday and Holiday Pay
Due to the short nature of the contract the company stipulates that all holiday must be taken after an agreed date, in which case contracts will be extended to cover this period or paid out in lieu of holiday where it is not possible for the employee to take vacation at this time. Holiday will be accrued in accordance with UK laws and regulations. The precise amount of holiday due to you depends on the number of hours you work but based on a 32.5-hour week – you will accrue approximately 4.4hours’ holiday per week or 35.5 hours/4.5 days over the course of an 8-week employment term.
Safe Recruitment Policy
Lengua en Acción se compromete a salvaguardar y promover el bienestar de sus alumnos menores de 18 años y espera que todas las partes interesadas y los miembros del personal compartan este compromiso.
Language in Action operates a strict safer recruitment according to our safer recruitment policy and all staff will have checks made on their suitability to work with children prior to confirmation of employment. All applicants will be required to supply an up-to-date CV (all gaps will be investigated) and the contact details of 2 suitable references (including former employers) which will be followed up prior to employment. The referees will be asked specifically about the applicant’s suitability to work with children.
Se exigirá a todo el personal que se someta a una comprobación DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) mejorada, a menos que facilite detalles de su suscripción al DBS Update Service. Los solicitantes que vivan en el extranjero deberán someterse a las comprobaciones policiales locales pertinentes. Si los solicitantes han vivido más de 3 meses en diferentes países en los últimos 5 años, deberán presentar un certificado de antecedentes penales de cada Departamento de Policía de cada país.
Se pedirá a todo el personal que presente una prueba de identidad y todas las cualificaciones pertinentes (sólo originales); se tomarán fotocopias para nuestros archivos. También se les pedirá que firmen una "Declaración de idoneidad para trabajar con niños" para declarar que no tienen prohibido trabajar con menores.
Las ofertas de empleo están sujetas a dos referencias satisfactorias y a una comprobación satisfactoria del DBS o de la policía.