English Language Teacher - Oxford

Recruiter
Ultimate Activity
Location
Oxford
Salary
Competitive
Posted
08 Apr 2017
Closes
02 May 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
TEFL Teacher - Oxford

Summary of Position:

The role of TEFL teacher is to deliver English lessons to children in ability classes of up to 12 students on one of our residential or day camp locations across the UK/ You will be required to assist in the preparation of these lessons although all resources will be provided. The main aim of the English programme is to achieve full integration between International and British children, who will also be attending camp.

Day Camp

Day camp teaching roles involve being part of the activity instructor team with our partner company Ultimate Activity Camps, who run programmes for British and international children aged 4 - 14. Teaching is most likely to take place from 9.00 - 12.30, after which your role will be to support international students in their activity groups. Experience with young learners (4+) is preferable for this role.

Residential

Teaching roles on our residential camps are similar in that of day camps, lessons will take place in the morning but with students aged 8 - 16. A higher level of pastoral care will be expected due to the nature to nature of residential courses. Part of the role involves supporting and delivering activity sessions. Residential positions include full board and accommodation provided for the length of your contract.

Duties and Responsibilities:


Deliver engaging English lessons for classes of up to 12 children aged between 10 and 16 in ability level groups from beginner to advanced
Support other staff on camp to integrate children into the activity programme
Ensure all policies and procedures on camp are adhered to by yourself and the children in your care, including health and safety, and safeguarding procedures
Take a pastoral role welcoming new children into your group and liaising with the Camp Manager, Academic Manager and/or parents as necessary
Monitor student progress and provide written feedback to parents in report form at the end of each student's time on camp
At all times behave in a manner that reflects the expectations of Ultimate Activity Camps
Show the required energy, enthusiasm and professionalism for the duration of the season, acting as an ambassador for Varsity International and behaving as a suitable role model for children


Requirements:

CELTA/TESOL qualified or PGCE (Primary, English or MFL) or equivalent. Experience in teaching English to foreign students, preferably of primary school age, (4-11)


Experience of teaching EFL to children of different nationalities, ability and age.
Experience of holiday summer schools or activity camps desirable
Flexible, team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges on camp.


Hours: Day Camp: 8.30 - 17.30 Monday - Friday

Residential: shift patterns from Sunday - Saturday (at least one full day off a week)

Contract: Seasonal work available in Summer School Holidays