Job Opportunities

Capital Summer School

Our school is continuing to grow and expand its hugely successful and innovative Summer School programme for Adults and Young Learners and this year we are looking for additional dynamic and dedicated staff to join our teams over our three Summer centres in Bournemouth.

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding way to spend your summer and can deliver fun and creative EFL lessons to a high professional standard or dedicated and professional pastoral care, we are now recruiting for the following positions:

 

Teacher (Young Learners)

We need suitably qualified and experienced TEFL and/or PGCE teachers, preferably with a subject specialism in Art, Drama, Media Studies or D and T, who can teach Young Learners (12-16) at our Summer Campus in Rothesay Road, Bournemouth.

Contracts are from 2-8 weeks starting June 24th/July 1st/July 8th or July 15th 2013. You will teach Monday to Friday morning classes (3 hours), three afternoons subject specialism activities per week, one evening activity and supervisory hall and lunch duties as allocated plus attendance at weekly staff meetings and professional development workshops.

Teacher (Adults)

We need suitably qualified and experienced TEFL teachers, who can teach adults 16+ at our summer campus at the Arts University, Bournemouth. Contact hours will be 4 or 6 hours a day.
Contracts are for 2 -8 weeks starting July 1st, July 8th or July 15th 2013.
 
Duties will be:
  • Maintenance of discipline, safety and welfare of the students
  • Planning and delivery of fun, communicative and highly professional EFL lessons using a core syllabus for YLs    and course books for adults
  • Attendance at meetings and workshops
  • Maintaining daily and weekly plans, student reports, attendance records etc.
 
Capital School of English is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
 
Qualifications

Essential:

  • Degree + CELTA or Trinity TESOL certificate (TEFLI)
  • Eligibility to work in UK
  • Enhanced CRB (you apply at Civil and Corporate online)
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Previous experience with young Learners/Adults
 
Desirable:
  • PGCE/ QTS
  • Experience teaching with multilingual groups
  • Experience of continuous enrolment
  • Experience of working in a high pressured but rewarding environment
 

Remuneration: Dependent on experience from £300 to £350 per week. Residential packages also available.
Please apply to the Academic Manager Lynne Roberts by sending your CV and a cover letter by email to – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Residential Accommodation Officers

There are two live-in positions available, one at the Young Learners residence to assist Group leaders and the second at the Adult student halls of residence.
 
Duties will be:
  • Maintaining student discipline and welfare
  • Organising the arrival and departure of students
  • Liaising with maintenance and cleaning staff
  • Liaising with management to ensure a high level of student service and ensuring the accommodation is maintained to a high standard
  • Dealing with student enquiries and providing suitable support and guidance for any accommodation related issues
 
Capital School of English is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
 
Essential Qualifications
  • Educated to degree level or holding equivalent experience/qualifications
  • Enhanced CRB
  • Excellent organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willing to be on call out of office hours

Desirable:
  • Experience in managing boarding or residential accommodation or similar
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Genuine commitment to provide for the welfare and support of students.
  • Insight into issues facing international students in the UK.
  • High level of organisational and administrative ability with an attention to detail
  • Ability to use initiative and exercise appropriate judgement to different circumstances
 
Remuneration: Packages available upon request.
Please apply to the Office Manager Susan Pinder by sending your CV and a cover letter by email to –
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Activity Organisers

You need to be a team player, creative, friendly, responsible and preferably aware of safeguarding and first aid. Experience with Young Learners desirable, as well as ability to lead activities and trips.

Capital School of English is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
 
Essential Qualifications
  • Educated to A level or holding equivalent experience/qualifications
  • Enhanced CRB
  • Excellent organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willing to work shifts and go on trips
 
  • Desirable:
  • Experience in working as a part of a team
  • Experience of working with Young Learners
  • Genuine commitment to provide for the welfare and support of students
  • Ability to supervise and manage activities and events
  • Knowledge of risk assessment
  • Ability to use initiative and exercise appropriate judgement to different circumstances
 
Remuneration: Dependent on experience (30 - 40 hours a week plus extra trips at weekends.)
Please apply to the Office Manager Susan Pinder by sending your CV and a cover letter by email to –
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