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EFL Teachers and Business English Teachers

Deadline: Fri 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 UTC
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  • Deadline: Fri 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 UTC
  • United Kingdom: Reading.
  • Padworth College
  • Experience: 1 YEAR
  • Number of positions: 5
  • Degree Required
  • Short Term/Summer job, Residential

Job Summary

Details of Position

Residential and Non-residential positions available

Available Positions
- Teacher of Business English
- Teacher of Business
- Teacher of EFL

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time
Duration - 40 days (Thursday 26th June to Monday 4th August (inclusive))


Residential Salary - £660 - £720 per week depending on qualifications and experience
(£739.66 - £806.90 per week including holiday pay)

Non-Residential
£600 - £680 per week depending on qualifications and experience
(£672 - £762.08 per week including holiday pay)




About Padworth College and Summer School

Padworth College is an independent boarding and day school located in the charming village of Padworth, near Reading in the United Kingdom. The College provides a supportive and nurturing environment for students aged 14-19, offering a range of academic programmes designed to prepare students for university and future career opportunities.

Padworth's summer school is unique because it is organised by the school itself. It offers a variety of academic options and modules for students aged 14-17 during the summer months of July and August. The focus is not only on academic development, but also on character building. We aim for everyone in our community, including staff and students, to cultivate five important character virtues: being a team player, being kind, being self-disciplined, being engaged, and being reflective. Our ultimate goal is to encourage creativity, boost confidence and independence, and create lasting memories in a safe and supportive environment.



Responsibilities:

Academic

-become familiar with the PSS syllabus, materials and resources for your specific subjects during induction period.

- plan and deliver high-quality lessons to international students in line with the project-based curriculum provided.

- support Director of Studies, organising, setting up and running the Hackathons

- leading and showing enthusiasm when on Business visits and University taster days, ensuring these are kept academic in nature

- foster a positive classroom environment that encourages student participation, interaction, and learning

- develop creative and stimulating teaching materials and resources that cater to a range of abilities and learning styles

- utilize a variety of teaching strategies, technologies, and methodologies to ensure an engaging and dynamic learning experience

- monitor and assess student progress to provide timely and constructive feedback

- create and maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued and supported

- collaborate with the Summer School Head of Sport and Activities and other staff members to support and participate in extracurricular activities, excursions, and cultural events

- ensure adherence to our safeguarding and health and safety policies

- maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and any incidents or concerns

- arriving promptly for each lesson and teaching until the end of the class

- managing student behaviour and promoting good conduct both in and outside the classroom

- providing cover if necessary to enable teachers to conduct peer observations

- providing cover for sick/absent teachers in liaison with the Director of Studies

- supporting teachers with general lesson preparation and planning

- assisting the Director of Studies in keeping the staff work room organised and tidy

- responding to ad-hoc academic management tasks as and when they arise in conjunction with the Director of Studies



Enrichment

- take part in one half-day university taster day/business HQ visit followed by an excursion as well as one full-day excursion each week and attend the relevant briefings for these days.

- collaborate with the Summer School Head of Sports and Activities and other staff members to support in any extracurricular activities, excursions, and festivals

- assisting or leading on a maximum one evening trips per week between 19:00-22:00 (Cinema, Bowling, Ice-Skating) as per activities rota. More details will be given at orientation training.

- ensure adherence to our safeguarding and health and safety policies at all times

- supporting on arrivals and departures day. This may include going to the airport for student arrivals/departures or staying on campus for teambuilding activities or departures duties.

- remaining professional at all times when representing the college on or off campus

Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree. Preferably in a relevant subject area (e.g., English, Languages, TESOL etc)

-A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, CELTA, DELTA). 120-hour TEFL qualifications are not accepted unless recognised as a Level 5 by Ofqual

-Proven experience in teaching international students, preferably in a summer school or similar educational setting

-Excellent knowledge and understanding of teaching methodologies, and assessment methods

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, colleagues, and parents

-Flexible and adaptable approach to teaching, with the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a diverse student body

-Enthusiasm for cultural exchange and the ability to create a supportive and inclusive environment for students from different backgrounds

-Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines

Salary and Benefits

Residential
£660 - £720 per week depending on qualifications and experience
(£739.66 - £806.90 per week including holiday pay)

Non-Residential
£600 - £680 per week depending on qualifications and experience
(£672 - £762.08 per week including holiday pay)

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We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Summer School Teachers (both Business and English) to join our summer team. The Summer School Teachers will be responsible for delivering engaging and interactive lessons to international students, aged 13-17, who will be attending our residential summer school program. The teachers will work closely with the Director of Summer School, Director of Studies, and other staff members to create a memorable and educational experience for the students.

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