EFL Teacher (TEFL Band 1)
Providing excellent English Language tuition.
All Summer Camp locations
Role Overview
As an EFL teacher, your primary responsibility will be to provide excellent English language instruction. With the support of the Director of Studies, you will be expected to plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, and participate in creating a secure and positive atmosphere that fosters learning and enjoyment. All our classes are based on a curriculum especially designed for our students. Furthermore, EFL Teachers will support students in other aspects of their daily routine while with Exsportise.
All EFL Teachers (6-10 per venue):
To prepare and deliver high-quality lessons to meet the Company's motto (Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”) and aims. The Exsportise language programme aims to be meaningful, dynamic, interactive, and reactive to students' needs, with an expectation that teachers ensure lessons are engaging, relevant, and fun.
To complete administrative duties such as maintaining accurate lesson plans, class profiles, registers and weekly logs of work done.
To liaise with other teachers and DoS on weekly planning and respond to feedback.
To ensure that clear learning outcomes are known to learners at the start of every lesson and are ticked off once achieved to demonstrate learning throughout the classes.
To ensure that student notebooks are up-to-date, work is marked, mistakes have been corrected, and students' self-reviews have been completed.
To ensure that classroom displays are clear, vibrant, illustrative and representative of the student's weekly work.
To take responsibility for all students' safety, welfare, and behaviour during the EFL programme.
Band 1 EFL Teachers:
Maximum teaching contact time of up to 3 hours per day, 15 hours per week
One excursion or airport duty day on the weekend
One day off per week, usually either Saturday or Sunday
Up to 3 hours of prep and admin time per day plus allocated meeting and CPD time.
You may be “buddied” up with a Band 2 teacher. Depending on the needs of the students and your experience, your teaching may include taking the entire lesson or elements of it or working with certain students who would benefit from additional support.
You will usually be part of a CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) / Project lesson and either a grammar/lexis or skills (reading, speaking, and listening) lesson.
Depending on the number of EFL students per week, you may be asked to split your time between the EFL department and assisting with the evening entertainment programme.
About you
All staff are responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the centre. Our top priority is the safety of children and maintaining the highest standards. We require staff members to exhibit high personal standards and to be friendly, positive, and approachable while maintaining a professional and calm demeanour. Staff should be adept at handling sensitive situations, adhering to confidentiality and data protection guidelines, serving as good role models, maintaining professional boundaries and contributing to a positive summer school environment.
We look for Team Members who are: (Personal Specification & qualifications)
We are looking for TEFL, DELTA or CELTA-qualified Teachers to be part of a supportive and passionate English as a second language teaching department that helps inspire young students.
Native / near-native competence in English (written and spoken)
First degree or equivalent
CELTA, Trinity TESOL or Accreditation UK recognised equivalent, or PGCE (in English or MFL), QTS (primary)
Highly organised with excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills, enthusiastic and friendly
Willing to embrace the residential summer school culture
Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
Professionalism: being of smart appearance and using appropriate language
Desired:
At least 1 year’s teaching experience
Young Learners specialism
Previous residential summer school experience
Experience of teaching mixed nationality groups
Ways we support our English Teachers:
Paid, job-specific training before student arrival (induction programme)
On-going support from Head Office and our experienced Director of Studies, and external support from our Academic Advisor (1-1 sessions available throughout the summer)
We want to give you the best, so we provide modern and spacious learning environments with state-of-the-art equipment and technology
Buddy system - be paired with a Band 2 (or returning teacher) who can help you learn and adapt to the summer camp environment
Free coffee and tea - we know our teachers love Coffee, so we have a dedicated machine for the EFL department at each venue!
Fully paid Enhanced DBS check
CPD and appraisals
Wellbeing initiative - 24/7 Welfare and Medical support
All meals and accommodation included
Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on-site and via phone/email
Safeguarding and prevent training
Supportive team working environment
To Apply
All EFL Teachers (6-10 per venue):
To prepare and deliver high-quality lessons to meet the Company's motto (Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”) and aims. The Exsportise language programme aims to be meaningful, dynamic, interactive, and reactive to students' needs, with an expectation that teachers ensure lessons are engaging, relevant, and fun.
To complete administrative duties such as maintaining accurate lesson plans, class profiles, registers and weekly logs of work done.
To liaise with other teachers and DoS on weekly planning and respond to feedback.
To ensure that clear learning outcomes are known to learners at the start of every lesson and are ticked off once achieved to demonstrate learning throughout the classes.
To ensure that student notebooks are up-to-date, work is marked, mistakes have been corrected, and students' self-reviews have been completed.
To ensure that classroom displays are clear, vibrant, illustrative and representative of the student's weekly work.
To take responsibility for all students' safety, welfare, and behaviour during the EFL programme.
Band 1 EFL Teachers:
Maximum teaching contact time of up to 3 hours per day, 15 hours per week
One excursion or airport duty day on the weekend
One day off per week, usually either Saturday or Sunday
Up to 3 hours of prep and admin time per day plus allocated meeting and CPD time.
You may be “buddied” up with a Band 2 teacher. Depending on the needs of the students and your experience, your teaching may include taking the entire lesson or elements of it or working with certain students who would benefit from additional support.
You will usually be part of a CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) / Project lesson and either a grammar/lexis or skills (reading, speaking, and listening) lesson.
Depending on the number of EFL students per week, you may be asked to split your time between the EFL department and assisting with the evening entertainment programme.
