Senior Teacher in Oxford

EF is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Senior TEFL English Teacher to join our Oxford International Language Campus and contribute to our mission of opening the world through education.

ASAP start
Full-time, Monday - Friday
One year fixed contract, with potential for permanent employment
Highly experienced academic team and award-winning materials
Potential for sponsorship of teaching qualifications

If you are passionate about shaping minds, adept at engaging diverse groups of students, and committed to fostering cross-cultural understanding, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching students of all levels and course types
• Assist the DoS and ADoS in the day to day running of the academic programme
• Take responsibility for certain areas of the academic programme
• Present themselves as a model of quality and professionalism
• Cover for absent colleagues
• Help and advise colleagues in their awareness and use of teaching resources and teaching methodology
• Actively participate in the schools’ in service training program and partake, where appropriate, in opportunities for professional development
• Assist the DOS and ADOS in conducting effective inductions of new teachers and giving advice on new procedures
• Observe teachers as directed by the DOS and ADOS, providing written, formal evaluations of observations as well as co-ordinating peer observations as required
• Assist the DOS and ADOS in identifying teacher needs and delivering CPDs in these areas
• Keeping record of books stock-check and prepare books for teachers every 6 weeks
• Managing the teachers’ resource library and students’ library
• Ensuring classroom resources are in good order
• Tracking submissions of teachers’ admin
• Co-ordinating and assisting with exams run in school
• Assist with intake of new students, including preparing test rooms, welcoming students and delivering speaking tests

Requirements:

• CELTA qualified/DELTA in progress or completed is desirable but not essential
• University degree or equivalent
• Passionate and professional
• Keen interest in up to date EFL methodology and developments
• A strong desire to develop within the EFL profession
• Able to encourage a positive and sharing attitude to both classroom and professional issues
• Sensitive to students’ academic & welfare needs
• Organised and thorough

All offers are subject to a clean background check and two references. Right to work in the UK at commencement of employment. C2 level of English.

Why you will love working with EF:

• Work in a truly international environment
• Regular social events
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
• Teacher ladder career progression scheme
• Teaching materials and curriculum provided
• Access to EF Hello language learning

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.