Job Description
Looking for the next step up? Our Senior Teacher roles could be just the thing if you’re looking to extend or move into a more senior teaching position.
Our senior summer school teaching roles are the perfect opportunity to earn over the summer. With small classroom sizes and teaching materials provided, we provide CPD, appraisals and observations, as well as an experienced and supportive academic management team.
Here at Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome over 6000 young students (aged 8-17) from all over the world, from late-June to mid-August. During their 7-14 day stay, we provide a vibrant activities and excursions programme, alongside stimulating English language lessons in the classroom. It's a great opportunity to work with a range of ages, levels of ability and students from a multi-cultural environment.
Our senior teachers teach, support the Assistant Director and Director of Studies with academic administration and support, and take part in leading our fun and exciting activities and excursions.
Our class sizes are small: 15 students on average
We support you: We provide your lesson materials to support our fun and varied syllabus as well as an experienced and supportive academic management team.
*Experienced Teaching staff completing a minimum of 4 weeks work during summer 2024 may be eligible to apply for free DELTA module 1 course, run by Stafford House International, London. *T&Cs apply.
Contracts: You can choose your contract of 4-6 weeks between July to mid-August. You must be available within at least 2 weeks in July, as this is our busy period. We may be able to support you with food and accommodation if you’d like to try a residential contract. See below for more information.
Locations: Bournemouth, Canterbury, and Central London
Hours: Our senior teacher role offers 42 hours over 6 days per week. The typical week may involve: 15 hours teaching, 25 hours supporting and leading excursions, 2 hours meetings/paperwork etc.
Pay: Residential Contract - £562.16 / Non-residential - £598.13 per week + holiday entitlement
If you'd prefer shorter hours over the summer or just to teach, please see our EFL teaching role, which offers more flexibility (16+ hours per week)
CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL or a PGCE in Primary or English Literature or MFL (essential)
3 years' full-time teaching experience
Degree or equivalent required
DELTA/ DipTESOL or equivalent MA qualification desirable
Experience of teaching using Interactive Whiteboards and Digital Teaching Platform is preferred
Experience of teaching Exam Preparation for Trinity GESE is desirable
Experience of working with young learner
Be collaborative, have a passion for teaching and EFL
Have a working knowledge of safeguarding practices
*You must already have the right to work in the UK. Why not read the full duties on our Job Description; this is available via our website + see our FAQs on our studyholidays.com website.
WHO ARE WE? Stafford House has over 70 years’ experience in providing international students with great English language study experiences in the UK. Our mission is to educate, inspire and help our students enjoy our locations, empowering them with confidence to realise their personal potential. Stafford House comprises 2 brands, Stafford House International and Stafford House Study Holidays.
We offer 7 fantastic study locations within the UK with a wide range of courses to choose from including English Language and activities, creative Art & Design, sports, and academic preparation courses.
Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING: CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form prior to interview and be subject to online checks which may include social media checks in addition to an enhanced DBS check (DBS process paid for by CATS Global Schools), references and if applicable, an overseas police check.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.
AND FINALLY
What are you waiting for? We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck!