Teachers are responsible for delivering outstanding, communicative lessons to our learners, along with completing all necessary paperwork and academic admin, namely filling in registers, writing reports, and attending academic meetings. Additionally, teachers may participate in activities on a rota basis, attend to pastoral duties, as well as accompany students on excursions. They are required to adhere to BSC Rules and follow all BSC safeguarding policies. Teachers are also required to adopt welfare duties when required. The main duties and responsibilities are listed below

Duties

Academic
 

• Plan and deliver high-quality, communicative, and engaging lessons
• Teach 15 hours a week
• Follow the BSC syllabus
• Complete registers, records of work, and weekly plans in a timely manner
• Complete any necessary other administration e.g. observation paperwork, handing out student questionnaires, student reports
• Assist in the placement testing and induction of new students
• Attend and actively participate in academic meetings

 
  
 Child Protection & Safeguarding 
 

• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for and come into contact with. 
• Familiarise yourself with the BSC Young Learners safeguarding policy. 
• To adhere to the BSC Young Leaners Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. 
• Ensure student ratios are maintained in accordance with site rules BSC Young Leaners Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. 
• Complete online Safeguarding for Young Learners (Level 1) before arrival and complete an in-person refresher during on-site induction. 

 
  
 Other 
 In addition to the above, all Teachers are required to:       
 

• Attend onsite induction to be hosted by DOS   
• Work positively as part of a team. 
• Demonstrate a positive attitude. 
• Attend and participate in all centre team meetings. 
• On rare occasions, you may be asked to serve food. 
• Act according to accepted professional standards at all times. 
• Act in the welfare of the students at all times. 
• Make sure you are clean, neat and presentable during working hours. 
• Comply with the BSC uniform policy. 
• Comply with centre and BSC YL rules and regulations. 
• To carry out any duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Centre or Activities Manager.  
   

Required Experience & Skills

Essential 
 

• CELTA/ Trinity or B.Ed. in TEFL/TESOL
• High level of computer literacy, particularly MS Office, email, and use of databases 
• Excellent lesson planning skills 
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to work well in a team 
• Ability to remain calm under pressure 
• Enthusiasm for summer school life  
• Right to work in the UK/EU (depending on the respective centre)
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a summer school
• Experience of working with young learners

• Experience of working with multi-nationality students 
• Experience of working with young learners in an educational context
• Current valid First Aid certificate 
• Child Protection and Safeguarding training 
• Experience of British Council/Equals/ELT Council inspections 

 Conditions  
 

• Competitive weekly salary depending on qualifications, experience, and centre size.
• All accommodation and board is provided.  
• This post is offered on a residential basis. Working hours may be unsociable due to working some evening activities, and the times of student arrivals and departures.  
• All references will be followed up and any gaps in CVs will need to be explained.
• Reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason that they should not be employed in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. 
• Criminal background checks in the form of a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) for UK residents, Garda Vetting for Irish residents, PVG for Scotland, ‘Certificate of Good conduct’ for France, ‘Conduct Certificate’ Malta as well as a police check from your country of residence (if not a UK or Irish resident) will be requested.
• Proof of identity and qualifications will be required. Only those with the right to work in the UK/EU are eligible for any BSC YL position.

• Full product knowledge training will be provided

• A handbook will be provided giving insights and links to all relevant information

• On-going training will be provided on an individual and group need basis

All BSC colleagues must operate in line with our team-led Vision, Mission & Values as outlined below:

BSC VISION: To provide customers with steppingstones to their future by delivering outstanding and transformational learning experiences.

BSC MISSION: By believing that “Great Things Start Here” and standing behind all that this means. If we believe it, our customers will achieve it!

The above list of job responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope, grading of the post and at the request by management.
 
We are committed to providing a creative, rewarding and successful learning and working environment for our students and team. 
 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all interest in joining our team. Successful applicants will undergo our safeguarding checks in line with our Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy & our Recruitment Policy, including an Enhanced DBS Check, Barred List, Prohibition Lists check and overseas criminal records if applicable.
 
BSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young/vulnerable people and expects all team members to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including check with past employers to cover the last 5 years and the Disclosure and barring service. BSC may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media.