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Target English International

We run junior summer courses for English language students aged between 10 - 17. We have students from all over the world! The majority will be Italian, but we also have students from Spain, France, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Argentina, Morocco and Israel to name a few! Students usually stay for two weeks and take part in a mixed programme of lessons and activities/excursions which are run by Activity Leaders.

Our Mission:

At Target, we aim to provide our students with a comfortable and caring setting in the UK to improve their communication in English and develop skills for a more global society. We want our students to leave the course with a better understanding of UK culture and the inspiration to become life-long learners of English.

Overview of role:

Teachers are responsible for teaching 10-17-year-old students on our short summer courses which, in the majority of our centres (unless specified), lead to the Trinity College London Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE). Teachers usually work mornings and afternoons on our zigzag timetable, teaching 4 x 1.5 hour lessons a day. All teachers receive an on-site induction with the Director of Studies which includes Trinity exam preparation. The Target English International syllabus and a range of materials are available in each centre.

Our course
We focus on developing fluency skills and building student confidence in a friendly and stimulating environment. Our in-house syllabus is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In order to enhance the language learning experience and give the students a sense of academic achievement, our package includes entry to the Trinity Graded Exam in Spoken English (GESE).

The language course includes:

• Oral and written placement test to select class level and provide initial assessment for the Trinity GESE
• 15 hours of English language tuition per week (students take 20 lessons per week and each lesson is 45 minutes long)
• Trinity College London GESE
• Maximum 15 students per class*
• Morning and afternoon teaching timetable, 09:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30 (exact times of classes may vary dependent on centre)*
• Optional Enterprise English workshops focussing on the preparing students for the world of work; writing CVs, interview techniques and business role play

• Except in London Hatfield where classes are morning-only and there is a maximum class size of 18 students

Centre Specific Information:

Contracts: usually 4 weeks (some shorter contracts are available) and extensions are possible in some locations

Dates: end June to mid August

Bath, York, Liverpool, Edinburgh, London Harrow and Hull - Teaching only

30 contact hours over 5 days per week, Monday - Friday

No pastoral duties or activities

London Hatfield is Teaching + Activities OR Part-time teaching morning only

Teaching + Activities: 35 hours (15 contact hours + 20 hours activities) over 5 days per week, Monday - Friday

Part-time teaching, mornings only: 15 contact hours over 5 days per week, Monday- Friday (Non-residential positions only)

Salary range:

Overall range £450 - £645 (depending on experience, qualifications, location and accommodation requirements). Throughout your contract, you will accrue holiday pay, which you will receive at the end of your contract in addition to your weekly salary.

Residential salaries: £450 - £495 per week (dependent upon experience, qualifications and location), package includes accommodation and full board provided in addition to weekly pay, plus accrued holiday pay.

Non-residential salaries: £600 - £645 per week (dependent upon experience, qualifications and location), plus accrued holiday pay and lunch provided.

Hatfield non residential a.m. teaching only salaries: £310 to £340 per week, plus accrued holiday pay.

• Holiday pay is accrued and paid in addition to weekly wage at the end of the contract
• Accommodation and full board provided free of charge
• Gain experience in teacher management and the day-to-day running of a school
• Support from dedicated Academic Managers
• Access to online database of up-to-date teaching resources

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Safeguarding

In line with safer recruitment, where roles require responsibility for, or substantial access to, under 18s, our recruitment procedure includes the following:

• All references will be followed up
• Reference requests ask specifically whether there is any reason that [the applicant] should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18
• All gaps in employment history must be explained satisfactorily
• Proof of identity and right to work in the UK must be shown at interview
• Proof of identity and copies of qualification certificates must be sent to head office prior to starting work and original copies must be taken to the centre
• Suitability checks (Enhanced DBS checks or overseas equivalent) will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
• Staff will complete online Safeguarding and online Prevent training

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