EAP Teacher

Fixed term contract until December 2018.

EAP Teacher for international students enrolled on Foundation programmes leading to UK university study. All teaching materials have a significant academic focus. Additional IELTS teaching also required. Some General English provision for low level students pre Foundation level. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students for who you are responsible for and with whom you come into contact.  

Teaching and learning: Delivery of lessons

• Ensure subject knowledge is up-to-date and sufficient to meet the academic and assessment needs of all students in assigned classes
• Deliver  programmes  in accordance with the curriculum and with college curriculum policies and schemes of work, ensuring that schemes are updated and adapted throughout programme delivery to reflect the progress and evolving needs of students
• Develop an understanding of the needs and abilities of assigned classes/students and plan accordingly the provision and delivery of teaching and learning activities to meet needs and challenge students appropriately
• Employ a diverse range of teaching and learning practices that motivate, engage, challenge and inspire students to fulfil their individual academic potential

Teaching and learning: Student progress

• Ensure that students understand the learning objectives of their programme and of each individual teaching and learning activity
• Ensure that students can accurately define criteria.
• Provide meaningful, constructive and motivating feedback to students.
• Record and/or monitor the attendance, academic progress and welfare of students in assigned classes/tutor groups and report or manage concerns in accordance with Bellerbys College academic and welfare policies and procedures. 

Teaching and learning: Supporting students

• Provide support to students who have additional/special educational needs or disability, to help them to reach their academic potential
• Provide opportunities within class time, through homework and trips/visits for students to develop and practice English language skills and enrich their subject learning
• Foster  in students a responsible and self-motivated approach to their learning to support their progress towards becoming independent learners with the skills to thrive in a higher education environment
• Advise and support students regarding their progression to university or to their next programme of study, in line with the progress management and progression policies.

General

• Be familiar with, uphold and implement the academic and welfare values, principles, policies and procedures of Bellerbys College 
• Create a positive and safe learning environment that engenders mutual respect and embraces diversity
• Ensure that conduct and appearance are professional and respectful at all times
• Actively contribute to the wider life of the college, for example, through involvement with extra-curricular activities or academic development initiatives
• Continuously evaluate your own performance as a teacher, take responsibility for your own professional development, and engage with opportunities provided by the college for continuing professional development (CPD) and other training

Qualifications & Training Required:  

• UK-recognised teaching qualification
• Subject-relevant degree
• Preferred qualifications: Cambridge CELTA, Cambridge DELTA

Applicants ideally should have experience of delivering university pre-sessional EAP Preparatory programmes for international students. 

To apply, please send all applications/CVs to Sharon Treharne STreharne@studygroup.com or upload them via the apply link. 

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.  

Study Group processes your information in line with data protection regulations.  

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers, an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseas criminal records checks if appropriate.