Kaplan International Colleges – Teacher

World Leaders in International Education

Job Title: Teacher

Location: Kaplan International

Duration of contract: 30/06/2010 – 01/08/2010 (with possible extension to 15/08/2010)

Working hours:

15-22.5 hours teaching per week

Teachers working on the residential course will also lead activity sessions and be involved in student supervision during their working day and their maximum working week will be 48 hours.

Job description:

As part of a team of Teachers and other centre staff, you will:

  • Teach classes of up to 15 students
  • Prepare lessons and complete necessary paperwork
  • Supervise students
  • Liaise with foreign group leaders, as required by the Center Manager or director of studies
  • Attend teachers meetings and development sessions

You’ll also be required to:

  • Keep your eyes open for any welfare issues
  • Keep the teacher in charge or DoS up-to-date with any issues with your students.
  • Ensure children know what to do in the event of a fire or other emergency
  • Provide a warm welcome for students on their first day at the center
  • Create a appropriate learning environment for your class
  • Keep smiling and enjoy your Kaplan International experience

It’s a highly sociable job in a fun environment, with young learners from a range of countries. You’ll need to love working with children and really enjoy being part of a team!

Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may also be asked to perform other reasonable and related duties, and the Company reserves the right to revise or modify this description as required.

How will it help my CV?

Developing your interpersonal skills, honing your ability to think on your feet and providing you with experience working across different cultures and nationalities – all great assets to add to your CV!

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Accommodation

Staff choosing to work on the Residential course may be required to live on site and if so, you’ll be sharing a comfortable twin room with a colleague. If you do share a room, we’ll give you an extra £25 per week. If you choose to work on the Homestay course accommodation can be arranged for you on request.

Candidate Profile

Essential

Desirable

Teaching qualification

Experience of summer camps

Experience of working with children or young people

Language skills

Initiative

Knowledge of First Aid

Good team player

Interest and experience in activities e.g. football, dancing, drama, art, etc

Dealing with difficult situations

Positive attitude


Salary range

Homestay course: From £204.30 to £243.15 per week, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Residential course: From £270 to £310 per week, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

You will also be entitled to 0.6 days paid holiday per week worked which may be taken at the end of the working period and during the contract in exceptional circumstances only. Over a 4-week contract this gives you 2.4 days paid leave and over a 6-week contract, 3.6 days paid leave.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete an online application form by clicking here.