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THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
UK
Full-time
EAL TEACHER - ISS
PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Attainment

Essential

Desirable

An appropriate TEFL qualification (CELTA or equivalent): applicants
with the DELTA, or CELTYL, are particularly welcomed
                                                  and/or
Degree  or  equivalent  (Level  6  on  the  Ofqual  register  of  regulated
qualifications) with QTS in English, MFL or primary level

X

HSE First Aid Certificate

Full UK driving licence

Experience/Knowledge

X

X

Essential

Desirable

Previous summer school and/or boarding school experience

Passionate about the welfare of children

Demonstrated understanding of health and safety and safeguarding

A minimum of 2 years of previous EFL experience teaching children in
a classroom situation
Knowledge  of  British  Council  accreditation  requirements  and
processes

Experience of leading pupils and supporting staff on excursions

Experience of teaching with a project-based approach

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Desirable

Native/near native competence in spoken and written English

Excellent organisation, time management and communication skills

A flexible attitude and ability to work under pressure

Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to motivate pupils

A good sense of humour and demonstrated ability to work as a team

A willingness and desire to be involved in the sport and extra-curricular
programme

X

X

X

X

X

X

Ability  to  lead,  supervise  and  engage  young  learners  and  manage
behaviour expectations in the classroom and during excursions

Ability to plan and deliver communicative, engaging lessons

X

X

Ability to speak other languages

X