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Target English International
We run junior summer courses for English language students aged between 9 - 18. We have students from all over the world. The majority will be Italian, but we also have students from Spain, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Argentina and Cyprus to name a few. Students usually stay for two weeks and take part in a mixed programme of lessons and activities/excursions which are run by Activity Leaders.
Our Mission:
At Target English International we aim to provide our students with a comfortable and caring setting in the UK to improve their communication in English and develop skills for a more global society. We want our students to leave the course with a better understanding of UK culture and the inspiration to become life-long learners of English.
Overview of role:
Teachers are responsible for teaching 9-18-year-old students on our short summer courses. Teachers usually work mornings and afternoons on our zigzag timetable, teaching 4 x 1.5 hour lessons a day. All teachers receive an on-site induction with the Director of Studies and the Target English International syllabus and a range of materials are available in each centre.
Our course
We focus on developing fluency skills and building student confidence in a friendly and stimulating environment. Our in-house syllabus is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The language course includes:
- Oral and written placement test to select class level
- 15 hours of English language tuition per week (students take 20 lessons per week and each lesson is 45 minutes long)
- Usual maximum 18 students per class
- Morning and afternoon teaching timetable, 09:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30 (exact times of classes may vary dependent on centre)
- Enterprise English workshops sessions (age and level dependent B1 and above,16 years and over) focussing on preparing students for the world of work; writing CVs, interview techniques and business role play
- Some lessons will focus on improving students' knowledge and understanding of Cambridge Exams at either KET, PET or FCE level
Centre Specific Information:
Contracts: usually 4 weeks (occasionally some shorter contracts are available) and extensions are possible in some locations
Dates: end June to mid August
Bath, Liverpool, Edinburgh, London Hatfield, London Harrow, Colchester, Norwich, Dorset and Hull - Teaching only
30 contact hours over 5 days per week
No pastoral duties or activities
Salary range:
Overall range £550 - £750 (depending on experience, qualifications and accommodation requirements).
Throughout your contract, you will accrue holiday pay, which you will receive at the end of your contract.
Residential salaries: £550 - £580 per week (dependent upon experience and qualifications), package includes accommodation and full board provided in addition to weekly pay, plus accrued holiday pay.
Non-residential salaries: £720 - £750 per week (dependent upon experience and qualifications), plus accrued holiday pay and lunch provided.
Benefits:
-Holiday pay is accrued and paid in addition to weekly wage at the end of the contract
-Accommodation and full board provided free of charge if required
-Gain experience in teacher management and the day-to-day running of a school
-Support from dedicated Academic Managers
-Access to online database of up-to-date teaching resources
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Safeguarding
In line with safer recruitment, where roles require responsibility for, or substantial access to, under 18s, our recruitment procedure includes the following:
- Reference requests 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
- All gaps in employment history must be explained satisfactorily
- Proof of identity and right to work in the UK must be shown at interview
- Proof of identity and copies of qualification certificates must be sent to head office prior to starting work and original copies must be taken to the centre
- Suitability checks (Enhanced DBS/PVG checks or overseas equivalent) will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
- Staff will complete online Safeguarding and online Prevent training
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