EFL & Creative Arts Teacher (Non-Residential Fixed Term Summer Contract)
1. Contract
Company Description
Alpadia Language Schools develops language skills through summer courses in English, French and German for juniors across Europe. Alpadia enjoys a premium reputation being part of the Kaplan International Languages group. All our schools are in exclusive locations and provide a fantastic setting to thrive.
Established in and ever-growing, Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion, broaden students’ horizons and inspire their futures. By joining Alpadia for Summer, you will be a part of our growing, diverse, and vibrant team welcoming international students from around the world.
We also aim to provide a developing and enriching experience for our employees and to help you develop personally and professionally.
Job Description
Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people, who have the ability to engage and inspire young students, and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves.
We are currently recruiting English Language Teacher/ Creative Arts Teacher on a fixed term summer contract.
Your role:
2. Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care
3. Ensure all language tuition is appropriate to a camp environment in line with the Alpadia syllabus and course structure
4. Have and demonstrate a sound knowledge and awareness of the use of English and the linguistic systems underlying it, providing appropriate models of both spoken and written English
5. Ensure the content of the lessons considers the course objectives, the learning needs, and cultural backgrounds of the students
6. Ensure each lesson leads to relevant learning outcomes, which are made known to students, and which are achieved through a coherent sequence of activities
7. Ensure the teaching techniques are appropriate to the focus of the lesson and to the needs of the group and individual learners
8. Ensure learning is promoted by the effective management of the classroom environment and resources
9. Ensure students receive appropriate and timely feedback on their performance during the lesson
10. Ensure lessons include activities to evaluate whether learning is taking place
11. Ensure students are engaged and create positive learning atmosphere is created
12. Show initiative to ensure the syllabus is adapted to meet the specific needs of our students, both at a class and individual level
13. Encourage the sole use of the target language in classrooms wherever possible, both from the students and the other teachers
14. Always represent ALPADIA in the best possible way, being polite and friendly to the students, both inside and outside of the classroom
15. Engage positively in a reflective teaching approach and developmental observation process, embracing an “open-door” classroom policy
16. Arrive at the centre, and ensure all lessons start and finish on time
17. Actively participate in all staff meetings as necessary
18. Attend, and where necessary contribute to, weekly Professional Development Sessions in a spirit of positive engagement
19. Assist with placement testing as required
20. Read, understand, and sign any relevant risk assessments as required
21. Liaise with the Camp Manager/Academic Manager to resolve any instances of issues/questions/concerns raised by students, agents, parents, or other stakeholders
22. Always maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety, and welfare, highlighting any issues to the Camp Manager or Academic Manager
Qualifications
Qualifications:
23. TEFL qualification (Essential)
24. First Degree or equivalent (level 6)
25. CELTA, Trinity Cert. TESOL or equivalent
26. DELTA or Dip TESOL – (Desirable)
27. PGCE in Creative Arts
Skills & Experience
28. Excellent communication skills (Essential)
29. Ability to motivate and enjoy working with large groups of children/teenagers (Essential)
30. Excellent organisational skills (Essential)
31. Ability to work well in a team (Essential)
32. Positive, flexible and adaptable attitude towards team working and teaching (Essential)
33. Excellent interpersonal skills with a client focused approach (Essential)
34. Experience of teaching in summer camps (Desirable)
35. Experience of teaching junior students (Desirable)
Additional Information
We offer you:
36. A competitive salary.
37. A great summer work-life balance with only 15 – 18.75 contact hours,
38. A Monday to Friday timetable, with no working hours after 13:00 (13:30 on Wednesdays)
39. A prepared, yet flexible, course requiring minimum preparation
40. A dedicated academic management team and support staff to ensure a smooth summer experience
41. No residential, activity or supervision responsibilities beyond the classroom
42. CPD sessions with qualified Academic Managers
43. Small manageable class sizes with a fantastic nationality mix
44. Attractive bonus options for returners
45. The possibility of career progression within Kaplan International Languages
46. An inclusive organisation with positive student and staff feedback