About The Role
Contract Dates — 13 July to 7 August. Location: Crosfields School, Reading.
Job Description
Ultimate English Teachers deliver engaging English language lessons to international students aged 6‑12. Integrated into the Ultimate Activity Camp programme, our Day Camp students participate in activities alongside British children, fostering a multicultural exchange and immersive English learning environment. Teachers work on‑site from 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, student‑centred English lessons following the Ultimate English programme that encourage participation.
- Plan and teach four lessons per day, adjusting for student age, ability, and attendance across multiple weeks.
- If a fellow teacher is absent, coordinate class arrangements, merge groups by level, and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
- Check student proficiency on their first day and adjust class placements if needed.
- Ensure lessons are varied and tailored to individual student needs.
- Ensure student wellbeing during lessons, transitions, and breaks, following safeguarding protocols.
- Address student and parent queries professionally and provide feedback during check‑in.
- Support student safety during emergencies.
- Record attendance, lesson plans, incidents, accidents, and student progress.
- Manage administrative tasks like student registers, report writing and certificate preparation.
- Tell the Camp Manager any student concerns.
- Attend training sessions, including pre‑summer induction, and set up classrooms and technology.
- Process stock at the end of the summer using the provided stock list; liaise with the Day Camps Programme Manager about stock requirements.
- Comply with camp policies, acting as a positive role model.
- Display energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism throughout the summer.
- Provide feedback and reflections to the Day Camps Programme Manager at the end of the summer.
- Support in the supervision of activities as required.
Candidate Profile
All members of staff must bring key qualities, including:
- Approachable and empathic to students’ needs
- Enthusiastic and engaging
- Diplomatic, responsible and motivated
- Flexible within the summer school environment
Effective communication skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to manage discipline and behaviour in a firm, positive, constructive manner are also required.
Experience Required
Essential
- Completed undergraduate degree in any subject
- CELTA, Trinity Certificate or PGCE in Primary, Modern Foreign Languages or English
- Experience teaching children under 12
- Ability to work independently or as part of a small teaching team
Desirable
- Experience working with EFL and EAL children under 12
- Experience working in a summer school environment
DBS Clearance
The cost of a DBS clearance is ultimately to be met by the employee and will be deducted from pay at first opportunity. If a deduction is not possible, the employee will be invoiced. The Company reserves the right to require a new DBS check where deemed necessary.
Hours of Work
A normal working week will consist of up to 35 hours over five working days. Working day 08:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday.
Contract & Payment
Remuneration: Gross £730 per week, paid weekly in arrears, subject to statutory deductions. Holiday pay of 12.07% (£78.62) is included. Holiday is authorised only in exceptional circumstances, requested at least one month prior.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting protection of children. All employees must adhere to our comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
We operate a policy of equal opportunities and welcome applications irrespective of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.
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