Summer EFL Teacher - United Kingdom - Target English International

Description

We run junior summer courses for English language students aged between The majority will be Italian, but we also have students from Spain, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Argentina and Cyprus to name a few.

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.

Teachers are responsible for teaching 10-17-year-old students on our short summer courses which, in some of our centres lead to the Trinity College London Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE).

Teachers usually work mornings and afternoons on our zigzag timetable, teaching 4 x 1.All teachers receive an on-site induction with the Director of Studies (which includes Trinity exam preparation if teaching in a Trinity Centre).

The Target English International syllabus and a range of materials are available in each centre.

We focus on developing fluency skills and building student confidence in a friendly and stimulating environment. Our in-house syllabus is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In Bath, Hull and York our package includes entry to the Trinity Graded Exam in Spoken English (GESE).

The language course includes:
~ 15 hours of English language tuition per week (students take 20 lessons per week and each lesson is 45 minutes long)
~ Trinity College London GESE if in a Trinity Centre
~ Morning and afternoon teaching timetable, 09:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30 (exact times of classes may vary dependent on centre)
~ Enterprise English workshops sessions (age and level dependent B1 and above,16 years and over)focussing on preparing students for the world of work; Bath, York, Liverpool, Edinburgh, London Hatfield, London Harrow and Hull - Teaching only
30 contact hours over 5 days per week, Monday - Friday
Overall range £510 - £700 (depending on experience, qualifications and accommodation requirements).

Throughout your contract, you will accrue holiday pay, which you will receive at the end of your contract in addition to your weekly salary.

510 - £540 per week (dependent upon experience and qualifications), package includes accommodation and full board provided in addition to weekly pay, plus accrued holiday pay.

670 - £700 per week (dependent upon experience and qualifications), plus accrued holiday pay and lunch provided. Holiday pay is accrued and paid in addition to weekly wage at the end of the contract

• Accommodation and full board provided free of charge if required
• Gain experience in teacher management and the day to day running of a school
• Support from dedicated Academic Managers
• Access to online database of up to date teaching resources

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
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
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.

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.

If you have a work visa, please provide details (visa type, length, any restrictions):
Do you require any specific dates off during the summer (e.g.

for graduation)? 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:

Please supply details of all qualifications (A-Levels upwards, degree, teaching qualifications etc.) Other qualifications (e.g. sports coaching, first aid, Duke of Edinburgh, safeguarding, languages)
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 Experience
Teaching Mixed Nationality Classes Trinity GESE Exams Teaching Mixed Level Classes Creating your own Resources Residential Summer Schools
Enterprise English

We also offer Enterprise English Sessions in all centres; these are aimed at the business-minded student and focus on teaching interview skills, CV writing, and giving presentations, as well as other skills needed in the workplace.

Would you be interested in teaching Enterprise English?: * 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.

business English, teaching arts or crafts, CLIL, mentoring new members of staff, and also any areas where you would like to develop:

• The position for which you are applying involves contact with children under 18 and is termed 'regulated activity'. Do you hold a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) certicate or the overseas equivalent? (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.

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).

* If this is an application for your first job, one should be your school teacher or higher education lecturer.

Telephone number:

• Telephone number:

I am in possession of the certificates which I claim to hold and agree that if offered a position, 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.

* 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.

* 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)