Planning, Administration & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate records related to teaching and assessment, including attendance, punctuality, progress reports and assessment outcomes.
• Alert the AMT to student absences or concerns in line with school procedures.
• Complete weekly schemes of work and records of work taught after each lesson.
• Complete student reports at the end of courses and at other times as requested by the AMT.
• Populate the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with relevant learning materials and resources.
• Select, prepare and share appropriate teaching materials for international learners, contributing to the teachers’ shared resource drive.
• Carry out any additional administrative tasks required for the effective and efficient running of the school.

Quality Assurance & Professional Practice

• Participate in lesson observations conducted by the AMT for quality assurance and professional development purposes.
• Support teacher training activity by allowing observation from TESOL trainees as part of OIEG’s teacher training provision.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, usually scheduled at lunchtime.
• Teach morning, afternoon and evening classes, as well as occasional weekends, by prior agreement with the AMT.

Professional Conduct & Development

• Attend staff induction prior to the commencement of the contract.
• Complete all required training, including online welfare and safeguarding training and any additional non-teaching training required by OIEG.
• Act as a positive and professional role model for students, representing and promoting the core values of OIEG.
• Attend CPD sessions provided by OIEG and take active responsibility for ongoing professional development, with support from the AMT.
• Dress appropriately and professionally at all times.
• Adhere to school policies, systems and procedures as outlined in the Teacher Manual.
• Contribute positively to the inclusive and collaborative ethos of the school by working effectively with students and colleagues.

Person Specifications

Statutory requirements

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Undergo an Enhanced PVG check or overseas equivalent.

Qualifications

• Recognised ELT qualification, e.g. Trinity CertTESOL or Cambridge CELTA.
• Undergraduate degree (*not a requirement for a candidate with a Level 7 qualification or working towards this qualification).
• Level 7 ELT qualification, e.g. Trinity Diploma TESOL/Cambridge Delta (Desirable).
• Other relevant teaching qualification (such as CELTYL) (Desirable).

Experience and knowledge

• Demonstrable English language proficiency (CEFR C2, IELTS 8.5).
• Demonstrable knowledge of effective language teaching and learning strategies.
• Experience of delivering English language lessons to groups of junior and adult students.
• Experience of working in a Language Teaching Organisation (e.g. language school, university language centre) (Desirable).
• Experience of working with students from a diversity of cultures and language backgrounds (Desirable).
• Experience of teaching IELTS/FCE/CAE/Business/ EAP courses (Desirable).
• Experience of working with teenagers and young learners (Desirable).

Skills and abilities

• Ability to use different strategies for effective classroom management and commitment to student-centred learning.
• Ability to develop and adapt materials to suit students’ needs.
• Willingness and ability to use a variety of teaching strategies and methods.
• Commitment to the welfare of students.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment in which the teacher manages cultural differences.
• Willingness and ability to effectively teach learners of different ages.
• Ability to differentiate in class according to age, ability, learning preference.
• Willingness and ability to teach effectively online and face to face.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach mornings and afternoons.

Personal qualities

• Adopts a highly professional approach to work.
• Customer-focused.
• Adopts a collaborative approach to working.
• Resilient, flexible and responds positively to new challenges, seeking solutions.
• Strong cultural awareness and knowledge.
• Empathetic and able to deal with people from a range of nationalities and cultures.
• Acts with integrity at all times.
• Is reliable and punctual.
• Has a strong interest in their own professional development.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and ability to cope with changing priorities.

Disclaimer

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.