Senior EFL Teacher, Kings London

The Senior Teacher’s main responsibility will be to support the teaching team. You will be responsible for developing materials for supplementary learning, maintaining the resources of the school and helping teachers use them effectively, organising lectures and Guided Self-Study sessions.

The Senior Teacher reports to the DoS who, in turn, is responsible to the Principal for the management of the college’s English provision.

The Senior Teacher’s specific tasks will vary with the demands of the department. Working alongside other teachers is one of the ways in which the Senior Teacher is expected to provide leadership and support.

Working and communicating with other teachers is a crucial element of this position, ensuring that teachers are aware of the support on offer and that, as a result, students’ learning needs are identified and met.

The Senior Teacher will be expected to be available to teach up to 28 x 45-min lessons per week, which may include cover as directed, although the exact details of the role’s teaching duties vary based on operational requirements. Any additional hours worked will be agreed with the DOS in advance and paid as ‘Non-Teaching Hours’.

It is understood that this list is not exhaustive and that these duties are likely to change and develop with experience and with the changing needs of the college.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicating, delivering and leading appropriately high standards of teaching and professional conduct for teachers.
• To assist in monitoring teachers’ performance, development and general welfare.
• To be fully aware of teachers’ responsibilities and duties, both inside the classroom and more widely as well as observe classes, both formally and informally.
• To support teachers; encourage and facilitate their self-development.
• To deliver, promote and help plan teacher training and development sessions.
• To lead in evaluating teaching materials and resources.
• To work with others to prepare for Ofsted and British Council inspections.
• To work closely with and provide cover for EFL Teachers.
• To assist in training teachers in how to use Interactive White Boards (IWB) and any new equipment or digital educational resources.
• To deputise for the DoS in his / her absence, in rotation with others.
• To provide leadership, under the supervision of the DOS, during the busy summer weeks, overseeing and organising summer teachers and monitoring the development and delivery of the summer programme.
• To develop and review provision of the VLE platform for students.
• To provide support to the EFL Coordinator in effecting admin tasks and duties.

Person Specification

Kings Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Essential

• University undergraduate degree
• DELTA (or equivalent TEFLQ)
• Native speaker competence in English
• IT literacy as the role involves use of Microsoft Office programs and IWB software.

Desirable

• Minimum three years' EFL teaching experience
• Experience of conducting developmental lesson observations
• Some academic management experience

Personal Qualities and Skills

• Good time management, organisational and administration skills
• Flexibility to respond and adapt to the demands of the job
• Understanding of customer service and sensitivity to different cultures
• Ability to deal sensitively and courteously with student problems and complaints
• Ability to work under pressure and work well with others
• Ability and willingness to teach or cover a range of levels
• Ability to take initiative and to recognise when and how to do so
• Energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour

Other requirements

• Any gaps in CVs must be fully explained.
• Original degree, TEFLI and TEFLQ certificates must be shown.
• This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Should your application be successful, a DBS check will be carried out.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send your CV to samantha.tring@kingseducation.com

Applications should be made: ASAP

Interviews will commence: As soon as application has been received and considered, therefore it is in your interest to apply as soon as possible

Successful appointment will be dependent upon:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Confirmation of right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references (including confirmation of no child safeguarding concerns)

Kings is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

It is Kings Education's policy not to communicate further with applicants other than those who are shortlisted for a position.