Contract Dates - 26/06/2024 - 17/08/2024
The Role
Think Global! teachers are at the heart of what we do, delivering high-quality, inclusive English lessons in a multicultural setting. They are instrumental in helping students become more confident English speakers, 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..
ABOUT EARLSCLIFFE
Located less than an hour from London on the train Folkestone is a beautiful coastal town with an exciting arts scene. Since 2002, Earlscliffe has been running courses for young people from all over the world to come together to learn English in Kent, the garden of England and gain a better understanding of each other’s cultures.
An open campus in Folkestones historic West End with a mixture of beautiful traditional and newly refurbished boarding houses and classrooms Earlscliffe is ideally placed within a five minute walk of beautiful pebble beaches.
Our courses at Earlscliffe strike the balance between serious study, fun activities and ‘added value’. We focus on delivering high-quality programmes in only one school where we have full control of all aspects of the course. Basing our curriculum on the 21st century learning skills of collaboration, critical thinking, communication and creativity, our students are motivated and stimulated not only by the course content but its relevance to their generation’s aims and concerns.
Ways we support our Earlscliffe EFL 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 EFL Teachers is £625 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 EFL Teachers will consist of up to 48.75 hours per week over six working days.
Main Duties:
• Design, prepare and lead activities and events
• Lead groups of students on excursions, following the pre-planned itinerary
• Ensure that the students are safe at all times during an activity or on an excursion
• Assist the management in the effective day to day running of the school
• Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of students in your care
• Adhere to all Health and Safety measures (including COVID safety measures, risk assessments and other policies and procedures)
• Help with student transfers to and from the airport for any arrivals and departures
• Be on call/overnight duty
General Duties:
The welfare of students is paramount to us. Every member of the team is expected to assist in maintaining the welfare and order within their boarding house.
• The allocated day’s house duty, including wake-up, supervising students to, from and while in the houses, making sure to support a welcoming and positive atmosphere in the boarding houses
• Help transfer students to and from the airport when needed
• Actively supervise and interact with students during meal and break times
• Empower students to successfully engage in the programme while helping develop independence, confidence and social skills
• As with all residential work, be able to show a large degree of flexibility
• Help ensure that the students do not breach the rules of the school
• Engage with the students at all times, in a friendly but professional manner
• Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency situation
Safeguarding Responsibilities
- Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of students in your care
- Attend on-site safeguarding training during induction week
- Carry out SBC’s safeguarding policy and ensuring others do the same.
- Develop positive relationships with students, earning their trust whilst maintaining proper professional boundaries,
- E.g. Not sharing personal information such as contact details or social media with students.
- Listen to students and being vigilant regarding the potential indicators of abuse.
- Report any potential concerns to the school's Designated Safeguarding Officer
Please see the attached Job description for a more complete list of the duties associated with the Earlscliffe Teacher role.