Jobs at International Summer School Eastbourne

Do you like working with children? If you do, read on. This work is all about looking after children and working professionally to give them a memorable and enjoyable experience when they stay at our centre.

Residential work

All our students and nearly all of our staff live at the centre in single sex accommodation. All staff are involved in the pastoral care required in a residential setting. For example, staff ensure students are settled in their rooms at night and up in time for breakfast in the morning and deal with any problems that occur. The students safety is the most important thing. Therefore we only employ people who accept this and are prepared to put themselves out to ensure it happens. Staff are expected to be courteous, friendly and professional whatever the situation. We also expect our staff to be sensitive to and respond to the interests and needs of the students who come from many different countries and cultures. Working at International Summer School is challenging and tiring but also unforgettable and a lot of fun.

Working with children

All staff applying to International Summer School at Moira House Eastbourne will have stringent checks made as to their suitability to work with children. These checks will include the following:

• All references will be checked.
• References will include a specific enquiry as to whether there is any impediment to the prospective staff member being employed in a situation where he/she will have responsibility for, substantial access to and the care of children.
• CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checks will be made on staff employed on our courses.
• Proof of all relevant qualifications will be required and photocopies taken of the original certificates.
• Any gaps in applicants' CVs must be explained satisfactorily.

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Positions

Course Director

Previous experience of similar work preferred. Responsible for every aspect of the smooth running of the Summer School. High quality team leadership and management of staff and students essential. Ability to solve every sort of problem and handle every sort of pressure essential. Must be flexible to respond to customer demands. Excellent PR and administrative skills also required. Most demanding role. You set the standards that others must follow. Safety of up to 200 students is your responsibility. Attention to detail essential, nothing must be forgotten. Responsibility for administration of budgets. No specific qualifications required. Speaking different language(s) extremely useful.

Director of Studies

Leads team of EFL teachers and ensures smooth running of whole EFL programme. Must work closely with Course Director. System and resources already in place but improvements always welcomed. Must be highly organised to cope with large numbers on weekly enrolment. Set and maintain classroom standards for teachers (observing everyone) and students. Administer testing, class placement, class changes, staff time-tabling, exit reports/certificates. Solve teacher and student classroom problems. Be flexible to respond to customer demands and unexpected changes. Be warm, supportive and professional. Should have RSA Diploma or equivalent and experience with young learners.

Social Organiser

Leads and co-ordinates Activity Programme including excursions. Must work closely with Course Director. Must have high quality team leadership and management skills for staff and students. Must be a super-efficient organiser with attention to detail. Safety of students and ensuring safety procedures are followed is essential. Ability to enthuse and excite students with varied Activity Programme including sports, arts, games and entertainments. Must ensure programme is carried out on time and with professionalism. Administer Activity Programme budget. Must be flexible to respond to customer demands. No specific qualifications required. Experience of many sports and understanding of their safety aspects useful.

Teachers (EFL and Activities)

Teaching classes maximum size 12. Provide positive and controlled classroom learning environment, concentrating on speaking and listening skills. Carry out entry testing for students and write leaving reports. Respond to guidance given by Head of EFL following observation. Prepare, lead and support Activity Programme sessions enthusiastically. Encourage all students to participate fully and ensure controlled and safe environment for all sports and activities. Supervise students on excursions. Carry out daily residential welfare duties including being responsible for some student rooms, getting students up, putting them to bed. Give full pastoral support to students when required and be part of duty rota. Carry out weekend airport transfer duties. Follow direction from all senior staff. CELTA or Trinity College TESOL Cert or equivalent required. QTS teachers also required with experience of appropriate age students. Specialist sports' and First Aid qualifications a great advantage.

Some non-residential posts available.

Other positions include Activity Leader and Activity Assistant.

More detailed job descriptions will be provided when contracts are offered.