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CATS Global Schools Hiring for Teacher of ESL Job at London, England Full Time

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ABOUT CATS LONDON

CATS London offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. CATS students live and work in our beautiful periodic buildings studying for A levels and University Foundation Programmes and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to high quality and personalised teaching and learning experiences, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

Teacher of ESL Part time – Monday Tuesday and Wednesday

The post holder will develop, deliver, and support academic programmes in line with agreed standards and policies. The post holder will be responsible for a range of programmes including: Academic English Programme, Pre Programme, A-Level, Foundation and other courses and discharge the duties of Personal Tutor (PT) within the School as required. To plan, prepare and teach strong lessons for the classroom which enthuse and inspire students, and promote enjoyment of learning. To effectively use a variety of teaching styles, having regard to the individual learning needs of students. To select and sequence appropriate materials, resources and approaches according to the course type and learners. To meet challenging, but realistic educational targets that demonstrate excellence in student academic progress. To participate and engage with the school’s extra and co-curricular provision, enriching student’s learning experience and development of skills outside the classroom.

REPORTS TO

You will be directly responsible to the Curriculum Director for Languages, Arts and Humanities. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Headmaster.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
As a subject teacher:

  • To assess, track and provide relevant and timely formative feedback on achievement, progress and developmental needs to students, academic and other managers/colleagues, including student records and integrate this into weekly and termly planning.
  • To set, evaluate, and mark promptly a range of formative and summative assessments as appropriate for students including placement tests, course work, homework, examinations in accordance with the School Assessment and Marking Policy and procedures and to record marks and grades on School’s systems as requested,
  • Ensure accurate attendance records are kept for every lesson using the School’s electronic systems.
  • To write half-termly reports on students with clear formative comments and targets as to how to improve work, by deadlines given, and provide regular estimated grades and feedback on tests as required
  • To complete associated and administrative tasks to deadlines, as directed.
  • To ensure lessons are in line with Schemes of Work and their respective objectives, and that these are shared with students. To give feedback on materials, courses and lessons to academic and other managers/colleagues as required.
  • To develop materials and resources, implement, support and/or lead in the production and improvement of Schemes of Work as appropriate, and undertake other academic project work as directed.
  • To provide work for supervised study when a student has not completed assignments, notify Curriculum Director or relevant staff, and ensure work is marked promptly.
  • To regularly update and use the School’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to support students’ learning outside the classroom.
As a personal tutor:

  • To induct students appropriately, to provide academic advice, counselling, educational guidance, and tutorial support to students, including individual learning plans as directed.
  • To supervise students’ attendance and behaviour and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the School’s Behaviour and Attendance policies.
  • To encourage students to participate in all sports and social activities.
  • To approve Exeats, in line with school’s systems.
  • To deal with student issues/emergencies as and when they arise.
  • To promote intercultural understanding and be flexible to specific cultural needs of students.
General responsibilities:

  • To contribute towards the optimal utilization of learning environments, e.g. Notice boards and displays to motivate and inform students.
  • To supervise and accompany students on excursions, as appropriate, always ensuring their safety and welfare.
  • To attend academic, departmental and School meetings when required, and attend/deliver INSET sessions as directed. Part Time staff are required to attend meetings and may claim payment at meetings rate to do so.
  • To adhere to the standards and procedures detailed in the Staff and PT Handbooks and accompanying policies.
  • To be aware of your responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young person’s you are responsible for/come into contact with during your employment and be fully aware of the School Child Protection Policy.
  • To participate in Performance Management scheme in line with School policies and procedures.
  • To adhere to all statutory regulations and to School’s policies and procedures.
  • To undertake any reasonable duties as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Degree and Teaching Qualification in related subject
Experience of Teaching to A-Level
Based in a commutable distance from central London
General

  • Is supportive of the aims, ethos and mission statement of the School, both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Is proactive rather than reactive in approach, and can act on own initiative.
  • Takes responsibility and ownership for work issues and problems of a primary operational nature.
  • Implements improvements to work processes and practices within his/her remit.
  • In conjunction with the Headmaster and other staff, contribute to the establishment of best practices that can be shared across other schools within the CGS Group.
  • Understands School goals and direction and brings these to bear in teaching.
  • Is energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrates a positive attitude.
  • Committed to the role and to team / School.

ABOUT CATS Global Schools

In the context of international education, the name CATS is known and loved by generations of learners and is synonymous with excellence. Originally, CATS was an acronym for Cambridge Arts, Technology and Science, representing the focus of the founding colleges based in the city. However, today, CATS Colleges, is much broader, it brings together a number of schools in four countries (UK, US, Canada and China). Its portfolio includes independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer schools all with the common purpose of “inspiring the next generation of world shapers.”

AND FINALLY

CATS College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines.

Job Overview

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  • Job Title: CATS Global Schools Hiring for Teacher of ESL Job at London, England