Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer 2024 an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people, who have the ability to engage and inspire young students, and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves. 

We are currently recruiting English Language Teacher/ Creative Arts Teacher on a fixed term summer contract. 

Your role:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care
• Ensure all language tuition is appropriate to a camp environment in line with the Alpadia syllabus and course structure
• Have and demonstrate a sound knowledge and awareness of the use of English and the linguistic systems underlying it, providing appropriate models of both spoken and written English
• Ensure the content of the lessons considers the course objectives, the learning needs, and cultural backgrounds of the students
• Ensure each lesson leads to relevant learning outcomes, which are made known to students, and which are achieved through a coherent sequence of activities
• Ensure the teaching techniques are appropriate to the focus of the lesson and to the needs of the group and individual learners
• Ensure learning is promoted by the effective management of the classroom environment and resources
• Ensure students receive appropriate and timely feedback on their performance during the lesson
• Ensure lessons include activities to evaluate whether learning is taking place
• Ensure students are engaged and create positive learning atmosphere is created
• Show initiative to ensure the syllabus is adapted to meet the specific needs of our students, both at a class and individual level
• Encourage the sole use of the target language in classrooms wherever possible, both from the students and the other teachers
• Always represent ALPADIA in the best possible way, being polite and friendly to the students, both inside and outside of the classroom
• Engage positively in a reflective teaching approach and developmental observation process, embracing an “open-door” classroom policy
• Arrive at the centre, and ensure all lessons start and finish on time
• Actively participate in all staff meetings as necessary
• Attend, and where necessary contribute to, weekly Professional Development Sessions in a spirit of positive engagement
• Assist with placement testing as required
• Read, understand, and sign any relevant risk assessments as required
• Liaise with the Camp Manager/Academic Manager to resolve any instances of issues/questions/concerns raised by students, agents, parents, or other stakeholders
• Always maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety, and welfare, highlighting any issues to the Camp Manager or Academic Manager