As an English Language Teacher, you are responsible for planning, preparing and delivering the St. Andrew’s College curriculum to a student body diverse in age, culture, language and ability. Working hours are spread over a 42-hour working week*.
*Working hours may vary according to the needs of the campus. Your working week will be 5 or 6 days. Campuses on a six-day teaching timetable, will include a Saturday.
The role incorporates the following:
- Foster a safe and positive atmosphere for both students and colleagues.
- Show initiative, take responsibility and set a good example for students both in and outside the classroom.
- Corridor safety, chaperoning classes to venues etc.
- Be prepared for and ready to integrate and include new students, making sure that continuous enrolment is taken into consideration and that new students are welcomed into classes.
- Be willing to try new approaches in lessons and utilise the potential of the resources in the classrooms.
- Use and exploit students’ books and any materials provided to students that St. Andrew’s College Language Schools deem essential.
- Work with teaching colleagues to share experience and knowledge.
- Include, in lessons, strategies for independent learning both inside and outside the classroom.
- Deliver student-centred lessons with a strong emphasis on developing oral communication.
- Set clear learning aims and ensure students know what they are learning and why they are learning it.
- Ensure students record their learning achievements in their books.
- Follow the company guidelines on board work.
- Be responsible for the resources provided to you and return them at the end of your teaching contract.
On the application form, you will be required to declare any criminal convictions and your eligibility to work in the UK.
In accordance with British Council accreditation criterion S4, you must provide a Disclosure (PVG from Disclosure Scotland /'Enhanced' from Disclosure and Barring Service in England) and that this must be dated within three months from the start date of employment. If you have been working abroad for more than 3 months, you must provide the equivalent 'police check' from that country. Whichever one you choose to supply, it must be specific to your suitability to work with under 18s. Disclosure checks made through St. Andrew’s College Language Schools are payable by the employee (£18 to £59). The Company reserve the right to deduct the cost of these checks as soon as the process has started and regardless of the completion of the process. Any employees appointed after 31st of May will automatically be required to complete a DBS check due to time constraints.
You must also provide an email address and contact telephone number of 3 referees who can verify your suitability for the post and suitability to work with those aged -18. One of which can be a character reference.
Please bear in mind that the procedure to receiving a Disclosure check can take up to 18 weeks. In the event your disclosure is still pending at the commencement of your employment, you must agree to comply with St Andrew’s College Language Schools, Safeguarding and Recruitment Policy.
All new Disclosure checks made through St Andrew’s College Language Schools are payable by the employee and will be deducted from your salary. This may range from £18 to £59 depending on the Disclosure you need.
