Residential Summer School EFL Senior Teacher

The role of Summer School Senior Teacher is one of responsibility, directly concerned with the education and welfare of overseas junior students. Whilst performing the same duties as a Residential Teacher, the Senior Teacher is also expected to assist the ADOS in ensuring the successful running of the academic programme. This will involve keeping abreast of all relevant administrative details and issues whilst maintaining an open flow of information between all academic staff. The Senior Teacher will also be expected to act as cover ADOS when necessary.

The ideal Senior Teacher will be conscientious and organised with a high regard for the education of overseas junior students. They will be both a fun and energetic teacher and a competent administrator. They will also keep the flow of communication open within the academic department to ensure that all parties are apprised of all relevant information.

LAL use our own course book, written and designed by our academic staff across the globe to help our teachers provide unforgettable lessons.  Newly qualified teachers will find themselves fully supported by our detailed syllabus, resources and academic management team, while the more seasoned teacher will be allowed a greater degree of freedom in the classroom.

• To live on-site and/or in a host family (to be discussed at interview), 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 assist the ADOS in the placement testing and class allocation of all students.
• To actively encourage and maintain open communication between all academic staff
• To assist teachers in actively linking the leisure programme with meaningful lessons/activities in the classroom.
• 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.
• To prepare and teach dynamic and communicative lessons across a range of levels to multinational classes comprising students aged 9 – 17 years for a minimum of five teaching sessions a week (one further session will be allocated for preparation and administration). 
• To take responsibility for the successful academic outcomes of all students taught including the setting and marking of progress tests.
• To follow the prescribed syllabus and develop strategies for successful learning in accordance with directives from line management. 
• To write individual student reports for all students taught.
• To submit to periodic classroom inspections by line management and the British Council.
• To issue end-of-course feedback reports on the summer school and submit to appraisals by line management.
• To 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 be fully engaged in the rigours of summer school work.
• To actively participate in excursion and activity sessions both on and off-site as required by line manager.
• To assist in daily administrative tasks as requested by line management, including meal monitoring.
• 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 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, LAL uniform for activities/sports and excursions. Any uniform supplied by LAL is to be returned at the end of the course.
• To assist and/or teach Trinity Exam preparation, Intensive English or One-to-One lessons (information and instruction will be given) where necessary.
• To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Summer Schools Operations Manager, Centre Manager and/or ADOS.
• To occasionally deputise for the ADOS.

*Gross Basic salary refers to BasicSalary plus Contract Completion Bonus (£40) 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.