teacher & activity leader (residential)

We run amazing study programmes for international 10-17 year olds.

Wanna help us with the “amazing” part?

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The ACE Teacher plays a special role, primarily as a “coach”, assessor and academic points awarder to the students, as they work in mixed teams to compete against other class groups.

You will also support in wider academic operations such as class administration, testing, specific grading of each stu-dent in your team & certificate preparation.

The spirit of international competition adds something special to the classes.

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Kasia

Residential

Teacher / activity leader

Attend the staff induction and assist with centre set up.

Assist with placement testing, team sorting, grading and certificate generation as led by the Academic Manager.

Record student register promptly and accurately, reporting any absentees to your Academic Manager.

Manage modules and student/team output in accordance with the course principles, module structure & objectives provided in the brief.

Carefully assess and record student performance score using the guidance & tools provided by your Competition Director.

Create a positive learning environment and take all necessary measures to ensure all students gain practice in oral communication, progress and have fun!

Attend all training, meetings and supervision sessions as required.

Where applicable and agreed, support the programme with your “specialist skills” in extra classes or activities.

Lead excursions, house-based events, and activities as scheduled.

Support student welfare with supervision at mealtimes, between activities and overnight in the form of 1 x per week ‘Sleep In’ duties, enforcing residential behaviour, curfew and “quiet time” and providing welfare cover.

Academic Manager

A Dusemond ACE Teacher works up to a 44 hour week, with working hours following the schedule of modules and ex-cursions throughout the 2-week programme. Typically, teachers will have evenings off, although you will have some evening presentations with your students and be rotad to assist and lead some excursions. You may also be asked to help assist special tasks as your hours allow.

Due to the short term nature of the role, annual leave is not part of this contract. 12.07% holiday pay will be added to your salary.

£440 per week+12.07% holiday pay

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Aged 18 or aboveEligibility to work in the UK.Be able to pass an Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent.

CELTA/Trinity Cert TESOL/Qualified Teacher Status in English/Modern Language. Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods with observational input from your Academic Manager

Experience of teaching mixed age and ability students (References required)Experience of teaching English as a foreign/additional languageSound knowledge of different learning styles

Native or near native English speakerStrong communication skillsExcellent organisational skillsAbility to work as an individual or as part of a team and plan ahead.

Proactive in engaging studentsCollaborative teamworkerFlexible attitude + ability to respond to challengesSolution seekerResilientProfessionalMotivator of peopleEmpathetic natureSupportive

Qualifications or current study path in subjects such as Drama, Sports, Music, Duke of Edinburgh, History.First Aid cert./ experienceA speciality skill, such as Teaching a 2nd language (other than English), maths, science or sports coaching.2 or more years teaching experienceKnowledge of neuro- linguistic approachesExperience working in Summer Schools or with mixed age & nationality students.

Good understanding of different cultures

Please note:This job description and person specification is provided as a guide to the role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and will be subject to revision on a regular basis.During employment you will be subject to performance evaluations against these criteria.

Additional Information:You may be expected to move locations at short notice based on operational demand.Wherever possible we endeavour to provide individual accommodation but due to the residences we use it will be necessary to share bathroom facilities and you may be required to share a room.

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Group: TBCProgramme Version: 1Dates: Turn 1 - April 1st to April 15th

Wed-Apr 1 Arrivals, orientation and settling in.

schedule

Morning (09:00 - 12:30) Afternoon (14:00 - 18:00) Evening (20:00 - 22:00)

Thu-Apr 2 Cambridge Disco!Full day excursion with walking tour & entrance to Cambridge College Welcome Party

Fri-Apr 3 Welcome Ceremony! Haka! International Challenge Night!with testing and induction Touch Rugby

Sat-Apr 4Module 1 : Discuss & Debate Module 1 : Discuss & Debate

Art & Craft, Monument BuildingGuidelines Talk (debating) Discussion/ Debate time

Sun-Apr 5Module 1 : Discuss & Debate Module 1 : Discuss & Debate

Film Night and SportsDiscussion/ Debate time Negotiation

Mon-Apr 6Module 1 : Discuss & Debate Birmingham Rocket building challengePresentation Walking tour

Tue-Apr 7Module 2: Explore & Create Module 2: Explore & Create Talent ShowTalk & Brief (project design) Creativity Project Show us your skills!

Wed-Apr 8Module 2: Explore & Create Module 2: Explore & Create Module 2: Explore & CreateProject Design Creativity Project Presentation

Thu-Apr 9 London - ExtendedFull day excursion with walking tour, London Eye and Planet Hoywood

Fri-Apr 10Module 3: Focus & Film

Easter Egg Hunt/Sports KaraokeGuidelines Talk (Production) International Song Night

Sat-Apr 11Module 3: Focus & Film Module 3: Focus & Film

Code Breaking eveningGuidelines Talk (Production) Advertisement stage

Sun-Apr 12Module 3: Focus & Film Module 3: Focus & Film Closing CeremonyVideo Creation Presentation certificates and recognition

Mon-Apr 13 Blist Hill Trash Fashion ShowFull day excursion with entrance to Living Victorian Village

Tue-Apr 14 Warwick and Stratford upon Avon Farewell DiscoWalking tour + entarnce to Warwick Castle and Shakespeares Bithplace Last dance & shirt signing!

Wed-Apr 15 Departure Day

Get set for an amazing experience with Dusemond Study Programmes!

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Teachers guide their teams according to the module brief and objectives set by the Academic Manager. Teams prepare presentations to try to win each module.

Activity Leaders run engaging activities and tours for all (primarily in the evenings and some afternoons)

Led by Activity Leaders. An exciting programme of cultural visits and fun away days with coaches picking up form & returning to the school.