EFL Residential Teacher Job Description
Title:
EFL Residential Teacher
Job Type:
Residential, Full-Time
Reports to:
Director of Studies
Country:
Ireland
Location:
Galway
Dates:
July 2nd to July 14th ****
MISSION STATEMENT
Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry-leading, safe, educational and cultural programmes to students from around the world.
Students, families and agents choose MLA for its quality courses, trusted brand and meticulous attention to detail.
The MLA summer centre offers a unique blend of full-day and half-day excursions, an engaging activity programme and a specialised language pathway, breaking the barriers of traditional summer language courses.
MLA WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk.
Students should feel safe within all areas of our seasonal programme.
At all times we prioritise student safety and well-being, taking reasonable steps to protect children from harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and to uphold their rights.
Staff working with young learners go through a safer recruitment process, including interviews, reference checks and background checks in line with national regulations.
Staff must also provide evidence of qualifications and work experience as part of the process, in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy, Preventing Sexual Harassment policy and Prevent policy.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Plan and deliver the academic programme for EFL students.
Represent MLA values.
Report to the Director of Studies or Assistant Director of Studies.
Work six days a week (Monday to Saturday).
Residential employment includes all meals and accommodation.
2 weeks
July 1st to July 14th ****
Teachers deliver high-quality, communicative, Task-Based lessons as part of a teaching team, promoting student welfare and complying with the MLA Safeguarding Policy.
Lessons engage students through varied activities to develop skills and increase English use.
Working hours are variable and organised according to a rota in the centre.
Teachers are not required to go on excursions or pastoral care outside teaching and admin hours on teaching days but may be exceptionally requested to assist outside working hours.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Right to work in Ireland and a valid Garda Vetting certificate (and Criminal Record Check from your country of residence if based outside the UK).
Proven suitability to work with students under 18: at least 2 references.
CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL qualification, or a PGCE/QTS award related to YL/ESOL/English/Languages (or equivalent Ofqual recognised standards).
Other TEFL Level 5 certificates or TEFL certificates + proven observed experience considered.
A Level 6 degree or equivalent qualifications/experience.
AccessTEFL in progress (portfolio).
Experience of teaching EFL classes (including teaching practice).
Desirable
DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL / MA TESOL completed or in progress.
Master's Degree in ELT/TESOL (or related subjects).
EFL experience teaching teenagers.
EFL Summer School teaching experience in the UK.
Enhanced DBS/PVG registered on the Update Service.
First Aid Qualification.
Person Specification
Ability to develop positive relationships with students, earning their trust whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Self-motivated and passionate about teaching.
Ability to maintain organisation of classes, students, and curriculum.
Ability to use and supplement programme curriculum to facilitate excursion-based learning.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to be pleasant, polite and cooperative with fellow employees, Group Leaders, service providers and guests.
Represent MLA values and model them to colleagues and students.
SCHEDULE
Residential contracts are based on up to 42 working hours over a 7-day session with one day off per week.
You will be expected to cover up to 36 contact teaching hours and up to 6 hours of meetings, administrative duties and CPD sessions.
You may be exceptionally requested to assist outside working hours.
KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES – TEACHING
Prepare lessons with pre-made lesson plans and adapt them to your class composition.
Liaise with your co-teacher(s).
Teach EFL lessons at a range of levels indicated by the DoS.
Inspire and motivate students to improve their learning skills.
Differentiate student learning and scaffold learning to cater for mixed ability classes.
Provide a variety of teaching activities appropriate to student learning needs.
Support the work in the TASKtime book to help students achieve intended goals.
Be prepared to cover teach when necessary.
Assist with speaking level testing if required.
Co-ordinate with the DoS/ADoS to implement the "British Experience" into lessons and integrate extra-curricular activities into EFL teaching.
Leave classrooms secure and tidy after use and return any borrowed equipment.
Participate and contribute to weekly CPD sessions.
KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES – ADMINISTRATIVE
Complete attendance registers promptly and inform the DoS of any absent students.
Mark and record progress marks as instructed in the induction and demonstrated in the teacher's handbook.
Maintain complete up-to-date records related to your teaching in appropriate detail (e.g., lesson plans and work covered).
Prepare professional student reports free of typos and within agreed deadlines.
Liaise with your DoS to ensure the accuracy of student data.
Assist and support the completion of student feedback.
KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES – TRAINING & CPD
Complete all training courses and certificates during the MLA onboarding process before the commencement of your contract.
Attend an in-centre induction and take an active part in discussion and feedback.
Read and understand MLA policies sent during the recruitment process.
Adhere to the guidelines set out in your Handbook.
Set your own developmental goals for you to work on during your time with MLA.
Attend, assist and take an active part in CPD sessions.
Be open to feedback; all staff are observed in the first week of employment and have appraisals alongside goal-setting tasks.
Request guidance and actively seek professional development to improve your teaching skills.
Experienced teachers should be open to provide guidance and actively help peers seeking professional development.
Equipment & Facilities
Take responsibility for maintaining teaching resources and premises are kept neatly.
Report any damage to any classroom as soon as it is noticed.
Safeguarding & Welfare
Provide safety and welfare assistance to students.
Be vigilant for possible welfare problems of students.
Inform your DoS of any absences from your class immediately.
Report any issues which may be affecting students' safety, wellbeing and academic performance.
Be aware of relevant fire, health and safety issues in the classroom and around the centre.
Comply with all health and safety procedures at MLA.
Promoting the welfare of students and adhere to, and comply with the MLA Safeguarding Policy.
COMPENSATION
Residential Teachers EURO 600 weekly.
Holiday Pay (8%) will be added to rates.
Inclusive of holiday pay EURO 648 weekly (gross amount before PAYE deductions: Income Tax, PRSI and USC).
Residential rates include full board and lodging.
Paid training and induction.
Work as part of a strong team and gain experience.
Opportunities for professional development e.g., observations, team teaching.
Regular CPD sessions on a range of young learner topics.
*Please note that due to the logistics of the employment, you may be required to move to another centre where extra staff are required.
Only in this case will we cover all the travel expenses that may be incurred.
MLA REPUTATION & CODE OF CONDUCT
MLA Staff Code of Conduct
Actively support MLA in its mission to provide top quality programmes.
Provide courses that will support and enable the students to realise their potential and achieve their academic targets.
Comply with management requests to follow the guidelines of external organisations such as British Council in a timely and accurate manner.
Be dressed in a presentable professional way.
Start on time; if this is not possible you must inform your manager as early as possible.
Develop a good rapport with the students and Group Leaders and avoid absences as much as possible.
Follow the code of conduct specifically detailed in your Handbook.
MLA EQUALITY STATEMENT
MLA Move Language Ahead is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, marital status, being pregnant or on maternity leave, race (including ethnic or national origin, nationality and colour), nationality and colour, disability, sexual orientation or expression, religion, beliefs, or any other non-job-related criteria.
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