English for Academic Purposes Teacher (inc. IELTS)

ABOUT GUILDHOUSE SCHOOL

Guildhouse School, located in the heart of Bloomsbury in central London, is a boarding school for ages 15+ that provides an immersive international environment for ideas and creativity, where students are empowered to make a positive impact on our world. The school offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience, with small class sizes, to students from all over the world. Housed in three beautiful grade two listed buildings, the school is the first high school in Europe to have a Bloomberg Business Lab. Students at Guildhouse School are studying for A levels and University Foundation Programmes and preparing for admission to universities across the UK and abroad. We pride ourselves on our approach to high quality and personalised teaching and learning experiences, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. Our ethos and culture for students is ‘Work Hard, Aim High & Be Kind’.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Guildhouse School is seeking a passionate and engaging educator to join our faculty in a full-time teaching role. While your specialism is English for Academic Purposes (including IELTS), your skills in delivering engaging lessons and supporting student development are highly valued. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our academic programmes, inspiring students to develop their English skills. You will contribute to our English for Academic Purposes programme and play a key role in shaping our Academic English courses. We are looking for an individual who can cultivate a love for English for Academic Purposes in our students, utilising diverse and dynamic teaching strategies to meet their individual learning needs. In addition to classroom instruction, you will serve as a Form Tutor, providing pastoral care and guidance to a group of students.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and deliver engaging English for Academic Purposes lessons that stimulate curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and promote a deep understanding of all areas including reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Utilise a variety of assessment methods to monitor student learning, provide constructive feedback, and track individual progress. This includes setting and marking assessments, coursework, and examinations in accordance with school policy.
• Cultivate a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student well-being and academic success.
• Provide personalised feedback and guidance to students, and contribute to their overall development.
• Serve as a Form Tutor, offering guidance and support to students beyond academic matters, addressing their personal and social-emotional needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to refine and enhance the English for Academic Purposes curriculum, ensuring it remains relevant, engaging, and aligned with current research and educational best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, assessment results, and progress reports.
• Actively participate in school events, extracurricular & cocurricular activities, and departmental initiatives to enrich the learning experiences of our students.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong commitment to the ethos and mission of Guildhouse School.
• A proactive and innovative approach to teaching, demonstrating a passion for English and a dedication to student success.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude that inspires and motivates students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/agents.
• A proven ability to manage diverse learning environments and create an inclusive and respectful classroom culture.
• Excellent written and spoken English language proficiency.
• An ability to integrate technology into the classroom and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

REPORTING LINE

This position reports directly to the Head of English within the framework established by the Headteacher.

BENEFITS

• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China. Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities. We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media. The school is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).