Key responsibilities


Ensure all language tuition is appropriate to a camp environment and in line with the ALPADIA curriculum.

Have and demonstrate a sound knowledge and awareness of the use of English and the linguistic systems underlying it, providing appropriate models of both spoken and written English.

Ensure the content of the lessons considers the course objectives, the learning needs and cultural backgrounds of the students.

Ensure each lesson leads to relevant learning outcomes, which are made known to students, and which are achieved through a coherent sequence of activities.

Show initiative to ensure the syllabus is adapted to meet the specific needs of our students, both at a class and individual level.

Ensure that there is an appropriate variety of teaching techniques, activities, task types which motivate and appeal to different learner types.

Ensure that there are opportunities for differentiation.

Ensure that the ALPADIA teaching resources are exploited to support learning outcomes and maximise learning.

Ensure students are engaged and a positive learning atmosphere is created.

Ensure that students are praised appropriately and encouraged to experiment with the language.

Ensure that there are opportunities for production.

Encourage the sole use of the target language in classrooms wherever possible, both from the students and the other teachers.

Ensure students receive appropriate and timely feedback on their performance during the lesson.

Ensure lessons include activities to evaluate whether learning is taking place.

Ensure that the outside world is brought into the classroom with authentic resources and examples when appropriate.

Ensure learning is promoted by the effective management of the classroom environment and resources.

Always maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare, highlighting any issues to the Camp Manager or Academic Manager.

Liaise with the Camp Manager and the Academic Manager to resolve any instances of issues, questions or concerns raised by students, agents, parents or other stakeholders.

Always represent ALPADIA in the best conceivable way, being polite and friendly to the students, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers at all times.

Understand procedural documents and ALPADIA policies relevant to the role.

Be familiar with all British Council inspection criteria relevant to the department.

Actively participate in all staff meetings as necessary.

Attend and where necessary contribute to, weekly Professional Development Sessions in a spirit of positive engagement.

Be proactive about both your personal and professional development including attendance/completion of all compulsory training sessions and to actively participate in any training offered.

Engage positively in a reflective teaching approach and developmental observation process, embracing an open-door classroom policy.

Write lesson plans when requested by the Academic Manager for formal observations, inspections or professional development purposes.

Arrive at the centre and ensure all lessons start and finish on time.

Complete the attendance within 5 minutes of each lesson starting and report any absences according to camp procedures.

Assist with placement testing as required.

Read, understand and sign any relevant risk assessments as required.

Undertake other duties as deemed necessary by line manager.