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English Teacher

Employer
Oxford Spires International
Location
Oxford, South East
Salary
£100 per day FREE food and accommodation provided to residential staff
Closing date
Mar 30, 2023

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Job Role
Teacher / Instructor
Job Type
Contract

Senior English Language Teacher

£600 per week

FREE accommodation and board available!

We are looking for a Senior English Language Teacher who has a passion for teaching, plenty of enthusiasm and the ability to connect with young students in the classroom to work during the summer holiday.

Oxford Spires International provides exciting education and learning experiences for international students from overseas aged 8-17 years. We have roles available at the following sites:

  • Summer Fields School, Mayfield Rd, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7EN
  • Oxford Brookes University, Headington Hill Campus, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  • Cherwell College, St George's Mansion, George Street, Oxford OX1 2AR

Your Role

To deliver engaging EFL lessons to junior learners to a high professional standard and to ensure that each student has a safe, enjoyable and beneficial experience with Oxford Spires International.

Teaching

  • Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, communicative, and appropriate English lessons following the daily theme, using materials provided and/or your own resources
  • Deliver and oversee placement testing on the first day of classes, including marking, for all new students
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with fellow teaching staff and senior management to ensure that all students receive equal high standards of tuition
  • Complete training and attend meetings as required
  • Supervise airport arrivals and departures as necessary

Student Welfare

  • When required, assist with student supervision during break and lunch times (usually on a rota basis)
  • Complete any necessary paperwork, eg registers
  • All staff have a responsibility for implementing Oxford Spires International policies and procedures, and representing the school to the highest standard
  • Help to maintain student behaviour, safety and welfare, and be prepared to deal with an emergency situation or where a student is ill or injured
  • Take part in rota for supervision of activities and full day off site excursions
  • Engage with the students outside of classes and assigned activity sessions in a friendly and professional manner.

Essential requirements

  • CELTA, CertTESOL or equivalent qualification
  • Excellent spoken and written English language skills
  • Genuine interest in the teaching and welfare of students
  • Ability to create a positive rapport in the classroom
  • A flexible, co-operative and responsible attitude
  • Ability to work as part of a team, and also to use own initiative

It would be an advantage if you have

  • Previous experience of working with young people at an EFL summer school/residential School Programme
  • Previous teaching experience in a multilingual classroom
  • DELTA, DipTESOL, PGCE or Masters in TEFL
  • A First aid certificate
  • A full, clean driving license

We are an equal opportunities employer and appreciate all interest in joining the Spires Team.

All staff are subject to strict safeguarding checks in line with our Safeguarding and Recruitment Policies which include obtaining an Enhanced DBS and overseas criminal checks, if applicable.

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