Maths & EFL Teacher

All duties are subject to change at the discretion of the Managing Director.

• To prepare and deliver high-quality lessons to the expected standard, developing an understanding of mathematical principles, concepts and methods in a way which encourages confidence, provides satisfaction and enjoyment, and develops a positive attitude towards mathematics


• To prepare and deliver high-quality EFL lessons to the expected standard, i.e., lessons that motivate the class and have variety, pace, and challenge all the students in line with the BSS ethos.


• To prepare and deliver Focus Maths lessons to increase students academic and theoretical knowledge in key maths topics.


• To prepare and teach up to 7.5 hours of Maths lessons each week


• To prepare and teach up to 17.5 hours of EFL lessons each week . The working day includes up to 3 hours of preparation and admin time (depending on course).


• To complete administrative duties such as maintaining accurate lesson plans, class profiles, registers and weekly log of work done.


• To liaise with other teachers and DoS on weekly planning.


• 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 students' weeks work.


• One excursion or airport duty on the weekend, where possible early return for extra prep time


• To attend one 30-minute CPD session per week


• To write weekly Progress Reports for all students (even if not leaving or if students change programme after just a few days)


• To assist the DoS with Placement Testing and administering exams if required


ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• To attend daily staff meetings


• To follow guidelines as outlined in the Staff and EFL Handbooks and as explained by the Centre Manager / DoS


• To carry out any other reasonable duties, including to help set up / pack up camp, All rotas and days off are arranged by the Centre Manager. Any issues or changes regarding the rota and/or days off must be approved by the Centre Manager.


• You are entitled to one 24-hour period off per week, due to the nature of your role this will usually be on the weekend.


• A typical working day is from 8.15 to 18:00 with up to 5 hours of teaching time and 3 hours of preparation time per weekday. When on wake-up duties, once or twice a week, your day will start at 7.15 (timings may very slightly depending on centre).


• You are required to attend one 30 minute CPD session per week.


• Due to the nature of the weekend activities (transfers and excursions) these are usually longer working days.


• You will be asked to sign the 48 hour working week opt-out agreement.
  
  Specialist Native / near-native competence in English (written and spoken)


• First degree or equivalent in a particular subject (Science or Maths)


• CELTA, Trinity TESOL or Accreditation UK recognised equivalent or PGCE (in English or MFL) are desirable but are not essential


• QTS (primary or secondary) are particularly welcomed


• Minimum of 1 year teaching experience