Teacher (Non-residential)

English Language Teacher



We are recruiting teachers of English and other subjects for our junior summer
programmes.

We have residential and non-residential positions available for July and
August.

Morning and Afternoon work available.

 

 

 

RESPONSIBLE FOR:  Preparing and delivering English-language
lessons as assigned by the DoS. The syllabus is a clearly-defined one and
teachers are required to cover the assigned material for each week. The focus
for the early part of the day is on grammar, use of English and vocabulary
building. The focus for the second part of the morning is on Irish life and
culture. Material is available for both lessons and the topics for the Irish
culture classes are assigned for each week. Teachers are encouraged to adapt as
needed to suit particular classes and levels and supplementary material is
available in the staffroom for all classes. If you are using authentic
material, please be sure that the content suitable for the age and class
profile. If in doubt, please check with the DoS prior to the lesson.

 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attending
  an induction prior to starting work
• Arriving
  punctually for class and preparing and delivering English lessons as
  assigned by the centre DoS. Please ensure that photocopies required for
  class are made before the lesson. Teachers should not need to leave the
  classroom during lesson times as this leaves students unsupervised.
• Maintaining
  accurate class records and attendance records and completing the required
  sheets daily.
• Assigning
  and correcting student homework (this does not have to be assigned daily
  and should require students to use English outside the classroom to obtain
  information or to complete a task sheet. Homework could be linked to
  afternoon activities for example and students might be asked to report
  back.
• Completing
  student reports if required to do so.
• Attending
  scheduled teachers’ meetings.
• Reporting
  any concerns regarding students to the DoS or Centre Manager as
  appropriate.
• Liaising
  with colleagues to ensure that the programme delivered is an integrated
  one.
• Creating
  a positive learning environment, ensuring all students feel included.

 

REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE

• a
  Primary Degree (minimum level 7 on the NFQ) from a third-level institution
  or university.
• *for
  English-language teachers – a qualification in English Language Teaching
  approved by ACELS/QQI or certified by ACELS/QQI (details on www.qqi.ie) .
• Good
  communication skills
• an
  ability to work well as part of a team
• an
  interest in other cultures
• a
  professional and presentable appearance

*positions available for teachers of other subjects as well
(including drama and PE) and for primary-school teachers

 

WORKING HOURS

5 mornings per week – Monday to Friday (either 15 hours or 30 hours of teaching
weekly depending on age-group taught)

 

OPTIONAL

Afternoon teaching work (on some schedules)

Afternoon and/or evening/weekend work on the social and cultural programme as
agreed with the Centre Manager.

N.B. Teachers employed on a package basis will be assigned this work weekly.
If additional work is available once all of these teachers have had their
schedules assigned, the Centre Manager will check availability with other staff
members