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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Qualification

• A University degree
• Cambridge CELTA, Trinity Cert TESOL
• be externally validated by a reputable examination body
• contain at least six hours’ supervised teaching practice (i.e. teaching practice where a qualified and standardised assessor observes the trainee teacher teaching real students and gives feedback on his or her performance)
• contain at least 100 hours of ELT/TESOL or language teaching input.

• Native or near native level of English
• ICT skills, e.g. production of reports, correspondence, inputting / updating information
• Demonstrable knowledge of effective language…