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EFL Teacher

25 March 2024•12 views

Expires in 28 days

Starting date: ASAP
Working Hours: 23 hours per week
Job Purpose
On behalf of an English language school based in Italy, we are looking for 6 teachers to teach English to individuals and groups of junior and adult students following a syllabus and using materials appropriate to the students and course type.
We are looking for serious people who are really interested in moving to Italy for a few months.
Selected teachers will be offered a 2 month contract (June-July 2024) with the possibility to extend the contract up to March 2025.
CLASSES ARE RUN IN PERSON
Main duties and responsibilities
Teaching
Prepare lessons using materials from the syllabus as directed but also adapting and supplementing as required to meet student needs
Teach both adult and junior classes, face-to-face and online
Deliver a range of lesson types, including but not limited to General English, Business English, exam preparation, English Plus courses with the aim of achieving the objectives of the course syllabus and to the standards set out by the Academic Management Team (AMT)
Use classroom technology to enhance students’ learning experience
Effectively manage students and their behaviour (with the support of the AMT)
Encourage student participation through a positive and enthusiastic attitude about activities in which they are involved
Teach morning, afternoon and evening classes as well as some weekends (by prior agreement with the AMT)
Provide online testing when required, occasionally outside normal working hours (by prior agreement with the AMT)
Provide academic support for students, as appropriate, through consultations and tutorials, demonstrating a willingness to offer extra advice outside normal class hours
Select, prepare and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for international students and contribute relevant materials to the to the teachers’ shared resource drive
Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, for example, the Director of Studies, as required
Administrative
Attend weekly staff meetings (usually at lunch time).
Keep an accurate record of student attendance and lateness and alert the AMT to any absences where required
Complete a weekly scheme of work at the start of each week, and record of work for what has been taught after each lesson
Complete student reports at the end of their course and at any other times requested by the AMT
Complete and record progress test, and tutorials with students
Monitor and assess students’ ongoing progress as required, e.g. testing, tutorials
Conduct placement tests for new students and participate in student induction
Complete any other administrative tasks required for the smooth running of the school
Other
Attend staff induction prior to the start of the contract
Be a positive and professional role model for the students
Dress appropriately to the role at all times
Abide by the school systems and procedures as outlined in the Teacher Manual
Contribute positively to the inclusive atmosphere of the school by working collaboratively with students and staff.
Person Specification
Statutory requirements
Eligibility to live and work in Italy (Italian fiscal code or EU members)
Undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure 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
Other relevant teaching qualification (such as CELTYL)
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 with teenagers and young learners
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 flexibility to teach mornings and afternoons
Personal qualities
Adopts a highly professional approach to work
Adopts a collaborative approach to working
Is resilient, flexible and responds positively to new challenges and actively seeks solutions
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
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.