Subject Teacher - Introduction to STEM

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Bournemouth

Engineering, Mathematics, Science

£700 per week PLUS Holiday Pay

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Subject Teacher - Introduction to STEM

About The Role

Contract Dates - 05/07/2024 - 05/08/2024

The Role

SBC subject teachers are at the heart of what we do, delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons in a multicultural setting. They are instrumental in helping students become more confident, and equipped with 21st-century communication skills. Teachers promote a culture of respect and understanding and they encourage our students to love learning through fun and engaging lessons. At SBC, teachers play a huge role in enriching our students' experience, making their time with us truly unforgettable.

The Subject

Teach the foundational principles of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, equipping students with the problem-solving skills and analytical tools applicable across diverse sectors such as healthcare, information technology, and environmental science.

The Site

SBC Canford Summer School is located in the stunning campus of Canford School, near the seaside city of Bournemouth - which is the most popular city for learning English outside of London. SBC Canford's magnificent facilities are some of the best of any school in the country, offering students a chance to do a fantastic range of activities. SBC Canford is for students aged 11-15 and the capacity is approximately 290 students per week.

Ways we support our Subject Teachers:

Fully paid DBS check
Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
All meals and accommodation included
CPD and Appraisals
Staff Wellbeing Initiative
Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
Online safeguarding and prevent training
Professional, fun and supportive environment

Additional Role Specific Support

• Allocated planning and preparation sessions

• CPD sessions and workshops with Director of Studies

• Observations with feedback and Action Points

Remuneration: Paid weekly, one week in arrears. The weekly rate received for Subject Teachers is £700 PLUS any accrued holiday to be paid at the end of contract)* Food and accommodation are included for all residential SBC staff.

Working Hours: A normal working week for Subject Teachers will consist of up to 48.75 hours per week over six working days.

All teachers work a 13-session week, with a session being either a morning, afternoon or evening.

These 13 sessions are made up of 10 teaching sessions (5 mornings and 5 afternoons) and 1 academic session (for lesson planning, report writing, CPD workshops).

There are 2 further sessions which take place on a non-teaching day. These sessions fall on arrivals or departure days. Responsibilities may include: airport transfers, helping on check-in desks at the school, giving site tours, supporting house parents and activity staff on-site with student supervision.

All staff will receive one full day off per week.

Main Duties:

Acquaint yourself with the SBC syllabus, materials, and resources during the induction period.
Deliver lessons using the SBC syllabus and suitable materials.
Cultivate a student-centred learning environment that promotes 21st-century skills.
Set assignments as guided by the SBC syllabus.
Cater to individual needs, ensuring students reap the full benefits of their course.
Regularly review students' work, mark assignments thoughtfully, and provide constructive feedback.
Handle administrative tasks like maintaining class lists, recording work, registering students, and preparing certificates and reports.
Ensure a positive classroom atmosphere and encourage all students to participate.
Attend morning meetings with the Director of Studies and other sessions as requested by summer school management.
Join CPD (Continued Professional Development) workshops.
Plan for lesson observations, reflect upon them, and attend feedback sessions with the Director of Studies to discuss potential areas of improvement.

Please see the attached Job description for a more complete list of the duties associated with the Subject Teacher role.

About You

SBC PERSON SPECIFICATION

All members of staff employed by SBC will be expected to bring certain key qualities to the operation. There must be a professional interest in working with young people and particularly international children. Safety and welfare of the students is of paramount importance at SBC and a practical enforcing of this belief should be a quality exhibited by all staff.

We look for staff who are:

Approachable & empathic to the needs of students
Enthusiastic & engaging
Diplomatic, responsible & motivated
Flexible within the summer school environment

We expect all SBC staff to be able to communicate effectively with our students, using an appropriate level of language to suit the group. SBC staff must demonstrate patience, empathy and an emotional awareness towards students both individually and in within a group setting. We expect all staff to take control of students and to manage discipline and behavioural issues in a firm, positive and constructive manner.

Essential

• An undergraduate degree in physics, chemistry, mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, or a related subject.

• Experience teaching in an international environment

Desirable

• TEFLI status (CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL, or accredited equivalent)

• Experience of residential international summer schools

• Experience of the UK boarding environment

• Experience of working within the education sector

About Us

Founded in 2008, Summer Boarding Courses have united students from around the world through education. Delivering award-winning, future-focused courses that strike the perfect balance between academic and social enrichment.

Our courses unlock potential and ignite a spark for long-term success.

Our residential summer courses take place at some of the UK’s top boarding schools and university college campuses, including Eton College, Oxford University Colleges and Headington School. We carefully select our campuses to ensure that they provide the perfect environment for our students to live and study.

Over 15,800 students from 152 nationalities have been welcomed to study with us to date.

Whether it’s preparing for future studies, developing 21st–century skills or building confidence, the knowledge gained on an SBC course allows students to go forward and apply what they have learnt to other areas of their education and beyond; giving them the necessary skills to achieve their future goals.

The EL Gazette publishes a league table based on British Council inspections, and SBC have been ranked Number 1 from 2018 to 2023. We are very proud of this achievement and will continue to grow and develop our courses to offer students extraordinary experiences.

SBC is the only multi-campus summer school provider in the UK to have achieved a perfect 15/15 areas of strength by the British Council. A true hallmark of educational quality.

TO APPLY

We want to make sure we do all we can to set candidates up for success in this process. If you require any adjustments to help you at interview and/or you have any questions at all, please contact us at: [email protected]

Please note, as this post involves direct contact with vulnerable children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.

SHOULD YOU BE SUCCESSFUL

Any gaps in your CV will be enquired about and must be explained satisfactorily
You will have to prove your Right to Work in the UK
You will provide the details of two recent and relevant referees who we will contact and specifically ask about your suitability to work with children and any concerns.
You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), and equivalent if you live, or have lived, outside of the UK
You will be asked to state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children
Official identification and certificates will be required for our records

Please be aware that SBC may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet out safeguarding duties.

SBC SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Summer Boarding Courses is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to.

SBC EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT

We operate a policy of equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

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