EFL Teacher

Language in Action has been delivering real-world English learning experiences since 2014. We believe that language is best learned by doing — so our programmes bring classroom learning to life through authentic, engaging activities and cultural experiences across the UK. Our students don’t just improve their English; they grow in confidence, independence, and cultural understanding. And the people who work with us play a key part in creating that supportive, inspiring environment.

Responsible for:

• Teaching English as a foreign language to international students, aged 12-18.
• Responsible for the welfare and safeguarding of all students in the classroom and any other activity if necessary.

Teaching

• Prepare and deliver suitable lessons using the supplied teaching materials and adapt materials to suit students’ needs and abilities.
• Deliver lessons with the aim of achieving the objectives of the syllabus and to the standards set out by the DoS/Senior Teacher and outlined at the training day.
• Keep all academic admin and paperwork up to date, including attendance registers, lesson plans and Records of Work.
• Arrive on site 20 minutes before the scheduled lesson start time and be available for 10 minutes at the end of lessons whenever necessary.
• Attend a training day, or days, prior to the start of the course, and thereafter to attend staff meetings deemed necessary by the Director of Studies or the Centre Manager.
• Take a register at the beginning of each class. Pass information on absences to the DoS/Welfare officer directly.
• Keep clear written records of work covered and store this information in the designated place as instructed by the Director of Studies.
• Assist with all course-related administration, and the completion and distribution of end of course reports and certificates.
• Monitor the ability and progress of all students in your class, and raise any concerns regarding this, or other educational matters, with the Director of Studies.
• Encourage student participation through a positive and enthusiastic attitude about activities in which they are involved.
• Agree to be observed by a member of the Academic Management team.
• Dress appropriately to the role at all times.
• Act in a professional and appropriate manner with all LiA/Malvern International’s stakeholders.
• Undergo online Safeguarding Training (Level 1) and online training for Prevent before the commencement of employment.
• Be fully conversant with, and act in accordance with the staff and Teachers’ handbook and company policies.
• Ensure that the company’s health and safety guidelines are followed on and around campus.
• Ensure that teachers and students adhere to the code of conduct laid down by the company and report any incidents to the appropriate member of staff.
• Be involved in any activity necessary for the smooth running of the centre and to improve students’ experience.
• Take part in social activities and events as required from your line manager.
• Attend Fire drills on school premises and supervise students according to DoS guidelines.

Safeguarding Duties

• Supervise students during lessons and during breaks, and anytime it’s necessary.
• Work in accordance with our safeguarding policy and apply it to all activities.
• Check all students are present in class and report to DoS any absence, according to absence procedures.
• Ensure students are supervised by another member of staff before leaving.
• Liaise with the DoS daily to report any issue with students.
• Give students time to ask questions or report issues related to class/level etc. and liaise with DoS.

Person specification

• A University degree.
• Cambridge CELTA, Trinity Cert TESOL.
• Be externally validated by a reputable examination body.
• Contain at least six hours’ supervised teaching practice.
• Contain at least 100 hours of ELT/TESOL or language teaching input.

Experience and knowledge

• Native or near native level of English.
• ICT skills, e.g. production of reports, correspondence, inputting / updating information.
• Demonstrable knowledge of effective language teaching and learning strategies.
• Dip TESOL/DELTA or equivalent.
• Experience of working with students from a diversity of cultures.
• Experience of working with teenagers.

Skills and Experience

• Professional attitude to teaching; excellent teaching skills; highly organised; energetic, motivated and personable; excellent communicator; strong awareness of cross-cultural considerations; a professional approach to problem solving; diplomacy and tact; enjoys working with children and teenagers.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a stressful environment; Reliable and punctual.

Room and Board

Where full-board accommodation is provided, an accommodation offset fee between £99 – £149 a week (depending on centre location) will be deducted from the monthly salary. In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description, teachers who are provided with full board accommodation are expected to:

• Attend all leaving ceremonies.
• Eat with students and/or colleagues regularly during mealtimes in the school canteen.
• Arrive to work earlier to assist DoS/Senior Teacher in setting up classrooms, upon request.
• Look out for and report any safeguarding/student welfare issues during their stay in the residence halls.

Please Note

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision. Short-term language courses, by their very nature, require a degree of flexibility. There will be other duties and requirements associated with your job and, as a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake various other duties as may reasonably be required. Cover for teachers, in the event of absence, will be provided by the Senior Teacher first, then the Director of Studies, as outlined in our Absence Policy.

Pay and Conditions

Hourly rate: £18.00 (gross rate). Working hours will vary from centre to centre, and according to student numbers, but a typical teaching week will be over 30 contact hours. Lesson breaks (max 20 mins per lesson) are paid. Applicants must have a UK bank account.

HOW TO APPLY

Language in Action is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and operates a strict Safer Recruitment policy requiring all staff to undergo checks of their suitability to work with children prior to confirmation of employment. All applicants will be required to supply an up-to-date CV and the contacts of two suitable referees (including at least one former employer) which will be contacted prior to employment. Any gaps in employment will be investigated. Referees will be asked specifically about the applicant’s suitability to work with children. All staff will be required to sign a ‘Suitability to Work with Children’ declaration stating that they are not barred from working with minors.