English Language Teachers Summer 2012

Category: EFL / ESOL / ESL Teacher, Director of Studies / Academic Director, Summer School Teacher Country: Europe - UK

About Us

International Quest is one of the largest providers of English language tuition to 11-17 year olds. Our junior summer courses have been specially designed to cater for the needs of students who travel to the UK and Ireland to learn and improve their general English language skills.

Job Description

If offered a position with International Quest you will be responsible for delivering stimulating and communicative lessons following the International Quest Syllabus. You will be provided with our full support including teachers’ handbooks, syllabuses, daily lesson guidelines and a variety of teaching materials to assist in planning your classes.

Duties will include:
• Attending an induction training session before the course starts or on arrival at the centre
• Following the IQ syllabus and using the materials you have been given (text books, syllabus and lesson guidelines) in a communicative method
• Helping with placement and grouping of students
• Preparing students for Trinity GESE exams
• Reporting to the Teaching Manager and cooperating with the Centre Director, any senior academic staff, International Quest head office staff and British Council inspectors
• Attending staff and progress meetings as and when required
• Completing a class register for each class with records of student attendance
• Assisting with the completion of course certificates and attending the award ceremonies
• Reporting student absences or sickness to the Centre Director’s representative at the beginning of each lesson
• Notifying the Centre Director or Teaching Manager of any persistent misbehaviour
• Helping ensure that all aspects of the programme, both academic and social, run smoothly and efficiently
• Being observed at least once during your contract for quality control and professional development
• Dressing smartly and behaving professionally at all times
• Leaving classrooms clean and tidy at the end of each lesson
• Making sure that books, CDs, CD players and any other teaching materials are returned to the Teaching Manager at the end of each teaching day

Junior Vacation Courses

Most students who take part in one of our courses receive 17.5 hours of English language tuition each full week together with an activity and excursion programme. On campus, students enjoy a range of sports, activities and other entertainment such as themed discos, talent shows, blind date and quiz competitions. Our excursion programme consists of a variety of full-day and half-day trips which allow students to visit sites and areas of local or national cultural interest within reach of their centre. This combination helps to create a memorable programme of recreational activities and provides valuable additional opportunities for students to practise their English with new friends from around the world.

International Quest currently has positions available in the following locations:

London – Brunel University
London - University of Hertfordshire
Portsmouth – University of Portsmouth
Oxford – Oxford Brookes University
Edinburgh – Queen Margaret University
Newport - University of Wales
Swansea - Swansea University
Stoke - Staffordshire University
Birmingham - Aston University
Telford - University of Wolverhampton
Derby - University of Derby

Please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements

Essential:
• Degree
• CELTA or Trinity TESOL or QTS/PGCE in English and MFL may be considered
• Available for the whole month of July
• Native or native level English speaker
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Ability to motivate and encourage

Desirable:
• At least 2 years teaching experience
• Previous experience of working in a summer school
• Previous experience working with minors
• Knowledge and experience of Trinity GESE exams
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management and planning
• Proven ability to work well in a team

How to apply:

Simply fill out our application form by clicking here

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