Residential Summer School ADOS

The role of ADOS is one of high responsibility, directly concerned with the education and welfare of overseas junior students as well as the management of all academic staff on site. This requires the post-holder to engage in all aspects of summer school work as directed by the Centre Manager and the Academic Department at LAL London.

The ideal ADOS will be conscientious and organised with a high regard for the education of overseas junior students. They will have experience of managing a team of teachers, delivering effective teacher training and conducting developmental observations.

• To attend an expenses-paid induction day prior to the beginning of the contract (date and location to be arranged) and to have read and be fully conversant with the staff handbook, relevant Child Protection issues and all pertinent British Council requirements prior to the start of the period of employment (documents supplied prior to start of employment).
• To live on-site with board and lodging provided as part of the salary package, from three days prior to the start of the course until the last contracted day (which will include the night after students have left).
• To carry out all tasks concerned with the setting up, administration and closing down of the course as advised by line management.
• To act in a responsive manner to all academic requests/concerns put forward by staff, students and International Group Leaders.
• To brief teachers on all aspects of their responsibilities, including teaching and the leisure programme (activities and excursions).
• To organise and carry out training sessions for teachers.
• To observe lessons and give teachers feedback.
• To manage the academic staff as necessary to ensure all policies, procedures and deadlines are adhered to.
• To administer the placement testing and class allocation of all students.
• To maintain accurate class lists for all students and manage changes appropriately and promptly.
• To maintain accurate and up-to-date records of work, classroom registers, lesson plans and any other administrative records as required by the British Council and ensure that teachers do the same.
• To administer, explain and follow the prescribed syllabus and develop strategies for successful learning outcomes in accordance with directives from the Centre Manager and the Academic Department of LAL London.
• To ensure that all teachers are actively linking the academic programme with the leisure programme through meaningful activities in the classroom.
• To work with the Centre Manager in ensuring the teachers rota is adequate for the needs of the academic syllabus.
• To take responsibility for the successful academic outcomes of all students taught, administer the setting of progress tests and ensure that teachers do the same.
• To administer the issuing of individual student reports and attendance certificates to all students.
• To submit to periodic classroom inspections by line management, academic staff from LAL London and the British Council.
• To issue end-of-course feedback reports on the summer school and submit to appraisals by line management.
• To address any student, International Group Leader or Host site representatives issues, complaints or suggestions by ensuring that the relevant LAL staff are made aware.
• To appraise all members of the teaching staff and submit reports to the Centre Manager.
• To cover for teachers in the event of their sickness and/or absence, i.e. to prepare and teach dynamic and communicative lessons across a range of levels to multinational classes comprising students aged 9 – 17 years.
• To assist in daily administrative tasks as requested by line management.
• To be fully engaged in the rigours of summer school work.
• To protect the property and equipment of the designated host school and LAL, maintaining security and avoiding loss and/or damage in the residences.
• To act in a seemly and professional manner with all of LAL’s agents, clients and staff and not to engage in any activity which may bring LAL or the designated host school into disrepute.
• To dress in a manner commensurate with the roles demanded of the position; smart casual for the office and teaching.  Any uniform supplied by LAL is to be returned at the end of the course.
• To assist and/or teach Trinity Exam preparation, One-to-One or Intensive English (information and instruction will be given) where necessary.
• To ensure, when not on duty, that the Senior Teacher is apprised of all necessary information.
• To occasionally deputise for the Centre Manager in their absence.
• To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Centre Manager.

*Gross Basic salary refers to Basic Salary plus Contract Completion Bonus (£50) upon successful completion of your agreed contract). Board (£30) and Accommodation (£33.11) allowances have already been deducted from this figure.

**EFL teaching experience will not apply to work performed solely for LAL - see Loyalty Bonus

***Gross Basic plus holiday pay and qualifying points

In the event of a successful interview, the applicant will be offered the position and a reply in the first instance either by e-mail or in writing will be required.
A formal offer, confirming location, hours, dates and remuneration will be sent upon receipt of your e-mail acceptance of the position. This will need to be signed and posted and/or scanned and e-mailed by return.

Any offer of work is subject to a face-to-face interview on arrival, a satisfactory CRB disclosure or equivalent and favourable references.

An electronic version of the employee handbook, containing the general terms and conditions of employment, will be made available in advance, with acceptance of these terms to be signed at induction on your first day.