Are you a qualified EFL Teacher? Do you enjoy getting involved in trips, sports and activities? Do you want to help us give our students a great time? Your motivation, professionalism and flexibility will ensure that they, and you, enjoy the whole summer school experience.
Join us at one of the top ranked residential summer schools in the UK. We offer a friendly, professional, rewarding environment and have positions available from the beginning of July.
THE ROLE
Our teachers deliver fun and effective lessons that promote active engagement
of all the students to improve their confidence, accuracy and fluency in spoken
English. There is a pre-planned syllabus and materials along with strong
academic support.
It is very important that our students are happy and well-looked after in all
areas of the programme and they really enjoy interacting with their teachers
outside of the classroom as well as in lessons. That is why we are looking for
EFL teachers who not only have a passion for teaching but who will fulfil their
supervision, airport, recreation, excursion and welfare duties as
enthusiastically and professionally as they do their academic ones.
WHO YOU ARE
In addition to the essential/desirable qualifications and experience detailed below,
you will have:
- a willingness to throw yourself into the role
- the desire to help create a great experience for our students
- a genuine interest in the safety, welfare and happiness of our students
- the ability to motivate and stimulate the students both in and out of the
classroom
- enthusiasm and a sense of humour
- flexibility and commitment to the team
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
- a comprehensive pre-course paid induction
- an experienced Senior Staff team (mostly from mainstream state or independent
schools)
- a non-teaching Director of Studies and Senior Teacher
- pre-planned syllabus and materials
- extensive EFL resources
- structured observations with oral and written feedback
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING
Thames Valley Summer Schools is committed to safeguarding and protecting the
welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this
commitment. As part of our commitment:
- All references will be followed up
- Referees will be asked specifically if there is any reason why you should not
be allowed to work with under 18s
- Any gaps in your employment history will need to be explained
satisfactorily
- Proof of identity and qualifications will be required and photocopies of the
original certificate will be taken
- All candidates are required to hold or undergo a Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check and/or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct from their
local police (if based overseas)
Essential:
- British Council recognised EFL teaching qualification, e.g. Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent (weekend TEFL courses and online courses, with no observed teaching practice, do not meet British Council standards).
- a University Degree (level 6)
- a native speaker level of English
We welcome applicants with a PBEd/PGCE (Primary Education, English or MFL)
Desirable:
- applicants with specialist Young Learner qualifications
- previous residential experience, especially with children
We have an average of over 60% staff returning each summer. Although experience is preferred, we also welcome applications from newly qualified teachers.
If you are not an EU citizen, you must have a valid work permit for the UK.
WHO WE ARE
We're one of the top two residential multi-centre summer schools
in the UK (based on British Council rankings published by the EL
Gazette). For more than 40 years, we've been helping young people
from all over the world to improve their spoken English, get a
taste of UK culture and gain valuable life experience. We take
great care in choosing our residential centres, which are all based
at beautiful and prestigious boarding schools, and we take equal
care in choosing the right staff to look after these young
people.
OUR SCHOOLS
We pride ourselves on choosing high-quality schools and we look
at everything they have to offer, from their location to the range
of facilities. We have courses at:
- St Georges School, Ascot
- Epsom College
- St. John's School, Leatherhead
- Rugby School
- Sevenoaks School
WHAT OUR STAFF SAY
"Thoroughly enjoyable three weeks! Excellent facilities,
excellent staff and excellent kids! Would certainly love to be a
part of another TVSS course in the future!" Paul - 2017
"It's been a very good year, once again! I always enjoy the
experience, because of the great people I get to work with, the
well-run course and the excellent location and facilities." Mike
2001 - 2017
"Excellent support from management and staff. Students seemed to
have a really positive experience and it was really great fun and
rewarding to teach them." Mark - 2017
"TVSS gives you a chance to progress, experience responsibility and
work to your strengths. I have really enjoyed seeing the students'
progress and I love the way that TVSS looks for new opportunities
and encourages returning staff to get involved in those
opportunities. I would not work for any other summer school."
Lorraine 2014 - 2017