EFL Teacher - Uppingham School
Accountabilities
All duties are subject to change at the discretion of the Managing Director.
To prepare and deliver high-quality lessons to the expected standard, i.e., lessons that motivate the class and have variety, pace, and challenge all the students in line with the BSS ethos.
To prepare and teach up to 4 hours of lessons each weekday (20 contact hours per week). The working day includes up to 2.5 hours of preparation and admin time. Lessons may include, Core English, Digital Marketing, Life Skills, Academic English, Business English, Learning and Innovation
Depending on the Programme, to prepare and teach the following.
Focus Professional (One or more of the following subjects) - Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Leadership, Media & Communications
Focus Communication, these lessons are designed to help students develop the skills required to communicate more freely, naturally, and confidently in English in academic, recreational, and professional contexts.
Focus Academics, these lessons are designed to develop and expand knowledge and understanding of some key concepts and topics in one of five academic specialisms to help them prepare for future academic study. The specialisms available are Business, Maths, Humanities, Science, Writing, Engineering
To complete administrative duties such as maintaining accurate lesson plans, class profiles, registers, and weekly logs of work completed
To liaise with other teachers and the Director of Studies on weekly planning.
To ensure that student notebooks are up-to-date, work is marked, mistakes have been corrected and students’ self-reviews have been completed.
To ensure that classroom displays are clear, vibrant, illustrative, and representative of the student’s work.
To take responsibility for the safety, welfare, and behaviour of all students, being especially vigilant if taking students off-site or outside of the classroom
To carry out break time, and mealtime supervision along with assisting the House Parents with wake-up duties
To assist with airport duties one day each weekend, where possible early return for extra prep time
To attend one 30-minute CPD session per week
To write weekly Progress Reports for all students (even if not leaving or if students change programme after just a few days)
To assist the DoS with Placement Testing and administering exams if required
Assist with the setup of the centre during the opening weekend, so that when the first students arrive, the school is ready, tidy, and fully branded.
As directed by one of the management team, to capture footage using a British Summer School device (videography and photography) of lessons, activities, evening entertainment and excursions that can be used for our social media channels.
Any other duties as reasonably requested by a member of the centre management team or Head Office
Key Skills
Professionalism: being of smart appearance appropriate to the role and using appropriate language
Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours.
Excellent communication skills, enthusiastic and friendly
Experience dealing with international students.
Highly organised and responsible character with excellent time management skills
Qualifications
Native / near-native competence in English (written and spoken)
First degree or equivalent
CELTA, Trinity TESOL or Accreditation UK recognised equivalent or PGCE (in English or MFL)
DELTA, CELTYL, or QTS (primary or secondary) are particularly welcomed.
Minimum of 1 year teaching experience
Safeguarding
British Summer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, whether on or off duty. All staff are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
KEy Information
JOB ROLE:
EFL Teacher - Uppingham
KEY PURPOSE OF JOB:
To prepare and deliver high-quality lessons to the expected standard, i.e. lessons that motivate the class and have variety, pace and are challenging
REPORTING TO:
Director of Studies
HOURS:
08.45 am – 18.00 pm Mon- Fri
Plus and addition 2.5 hours a week to assist with morning duties
Friday will be a later finish.
Saturday or Sunday 8 hours (Times will vary based on the needs of the school)
SALARY:
With a generous salary of £691.19 per week, plus 12.0% holiday pay.
Total Weekly pay £774.62 (Including Holiday Pay)
Accommodation Deduction:
An accommodation deduction of £74.62 will deducted for those staff that are residential.
LOCATION:
Uppingham, High Street West, Oakham, LE15 9QE