Cambridge CELTA in June 2024
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The main role of our EFL Teachers is teaching English to international students aged 10 to 17 at our junior school and 18+ at our adult school at a variety of language levels. It is important that our Teachers engage with the students and make sure that the students, in turn, engage with all aspects of the programme: classes, activities and excursions.
Concorde International are currently seeking qualified, enthusiastic and local EFL Teachers to join our teaching team at our Canterbury Centres from September 2023. As a CELTA Training School our dedicated Academic Managers provide ongoing support for newly qualified teachers.
• A recognised teaching qualification such as RSA / Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL or equivalent
• Qualification must contain:
- at least 100 hours of ELT/TESOL input,
- minimum 6 hours supervised teaching practice
- must be externally validated by a reputable examination body
- PGCE in relevant subjects, BEd, QTS or overseas equivalent
• Local to Canterbury (the post is non-residential)
• University degree or overseas equivalent
• Native or very near-native competency in English
• Knowledge of Canterbury and the surrounding Kent county
• Previous teaching experience with teenagers and young learners, especially within multinational classes
• Previous experience working in a challenging EFL environment
• Able to speak a second language
• Current first aid or RLSS lifesaving certificate
• Recent DBS check (formerly CRB)
• Relevant coaching and leadership qualifications
We are looking for high standards from all our teachers in the following areas
• Excellent knowledge of English grammar, idiomatic expressions and use of language
• Awareness and strategies for effective classroom management & discipline
• Clear and effective use of whiteboards and other teaching aids to facilitate student progress
• Ability to correctly model and drill vocabulary and structures using a variety of methods with an emphasis on achieving accurate pronunciation and intonation
• Utilising a wide variety of engaging, student-centred teaching methodology
• A good ability to focus on student errors and correct appropriately, in particular L1 interference and fossilised mistakes to ensure students benefit as much as possible
• Ability to provide clear and well-ordered instructions to language learners of all levels
• Efficient at planning and adapting lessons according to syllabus and students’ needs and pace of learning
• Clear, logical and well-ordered approach to teacher administration and record keeping
Academic Duties
Activities
While participating in afternoon and evening activities or excursions you will report to the Programme Manager, who is responsible for all non-academic activities.
The Programme Manager will inform you of the group’s weekly itinerary and explain to you any forthcoming programmes or activities at scheduled times.
On excursions you are to remain with the group the entire time. You will give out maps, itineraries and any other information that has been prepared for your group.
Competitive hourly rates for both teaching and activity duties, plus statutory holiday pay.
Concorde International is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, part-time or fixed term contract status, sexual orientation or religion in the allocation of duties between employees employed at any level with comparable job descriptions.
If you are applying from outside Europe, please note that Concorde International is unable to assist in any way with work permits or visas.
As part of our Safer Recruitment policy all applicants need to provide a full employment history (explaining any gaps) and minimum two referees whom we will contact directly. Each applicant will also undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which will identify any recent and historic criminal records, police cautions (even if deemed as ‘spent’) and this will be taken in to consideration for our final decision on suitability for recruitment. We will process your DBS through our external providers, Civil and Corporate.
