Residential EFL Teacher - January 2025

Are you a passionate and qualified EFL Teacher with an ability to engage young learners? Can you create and teach captivating lessons that motivate students? Do you thrive in a team environment? If this sounds like you, we’d love you to join our talented team of EFL Teachers, working on our UK based residential young learner course in St Albans. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to plan, prepare and teach engaging English language lessons to learners aged 7-17.

As an EFL Teacher, you will:

• Plan and teach engaging English language lessons that cater to different learning styles.
• Develop materials and resources for classroom use.
• Set and administer placement testing to assess students’ language level.
• Provide constructive feedback to students on their progress.
• Supervise students on study tours and assist with activities.
• Complete associated admin tasks such as preparing the classroom, maintaining notice boards and packing and unpacking academic resources.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment.

We are looking for candidates who are:

Responsible - You consistently prioritise the safety and well-being of our young learners and keep safeguarding at the heart of everything you do.

Adaptable - You demonstrate an understanding of diverse learning styles and can tailor your approach to meet the needs of your learners.

Subject matter experts - You have a strong command of the English language and a good understanding of language teaching methodologies.

Culturally sensitive - You demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences and ensure an inclusive and respectful learning environment.

Enthusiastic - You are passionate about working with young people and bring enthusiasm and energy to teamwork.

Teachers must be qualified as follows:

• CELTA/ Trinity TESOL Certificate or QTS in a related subject specialism such as modern languages, English or a Primary QTS
• Degree or equivalent

*Courses must be externally validated, contain at least six hours teaching practice and a minimum of 100 hours of ELT/TESOL input. Applicants who have completed 100% online courses will not be considered.

We are especially interested in hearing from candidates with experience in the following areas:

• Project-based teaching
• Teaching mixed nationality groups
• Teaching on a residential course
• Delta/Trintiy DipTESOL qualified

If you don’t have experience in the above but hold the relevant teaching qualifications we are still keen to hear from you. If you can develop and deliver inspiring and engaging lessons and create an immersive English language experience for our students, you will make a great EFL Teacher!

Benefits:

Our school in St Albans provides both staff and students with excellent premises and facilities. As well as a competitive salary, staff will also benefit from:

• Free accommodation and meals
• Holiday pay (paid on top of salary for any accrued but untaken holiday)
• Company paid induction upon arrival onsite
• Company paid DBS check
• Regular CPD sessions to enhance your professional development and opportunities for promotion/future work.

Opportunities for future career growth

Working for Bell on our Young Learner courses offers valuable experience for qualified teachers looking to further their career in EFL teaching. With Bell’s reputation for academic excellence and the support of our experienced onsite academic leadership team, you will develop your teaching skills whilst making a positive and long-lasting impact on the lives of young people.

For individuals seeking longer term work, we also have opportunities for further work, year-round, on our residential courses.

Apply now to join our team and play a key role in shaping unforgettable experiences for young learners.

Safer Recruitment

Bell is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment:

• A DBS/Police Check will be requested in the event of a successful application (this will be paid for by Bell).
• We do not accept DBS Checks undertaken by other organisations (unless you are on the update service).
• All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
• Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
• All references will be followed up and reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason you should not be engaged in situations where you have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.
• Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.