English Teacher

Responsibilities • Teach English to a high standard conducting lessons in English at all times. • Compose detailed lesson plans in order to successfully complete given syllabuses • Plan a wide variety of speaking activities based on the teacher’s course programme, focusing on grammar and vocabulary, discourse management, pronunciation and interactive communication • Engage students to ensure a lively and encouraging classroom atmosphere. • Maintain accurate records, including registers, test results and weekly lesson plans. • Conduct thorough assessments of students’ tests and writing assignments in a timely manner. • Attend meetings as arranged by the Director of Studies. • Continue your professional development through online seminars, researching ELT and taking courses. • Read and understand the staff handbook and adhere to the policies therein. Key skills • Excellent knowledge of the English language • Interpersonal communication • Critical thinking • Organisation • Problem-solving • Conflict resolution • Time management • Patience and an attitude of flexibility • Creative approach to teaching and imaginative thinking • Confidence and public speaking • Classroom management and leadership • Ability to create meaningful lessons • Understanding of students’ cultural background Requirements • Applicants must have TIE/working visa or EU citizenship • CELTA teaching certificate or equivalent • University degree or other related to education • Native English speaker competence (C2 certified by Cambridge English) • Working knowledge of Spanish is an advantage • Two years teaching experience teaching young learners, teens and adults • Experience with Cambridge English Exams • A willingness to develop professionally • Two recent references from previous posts are required, including at least one from a teaching post. • ICPC certificate if the applicant has lived in the UK, and clear CRB check Contract details • 25 teaching hours in a 34-hour contract - 12 hours teaching Cambridge exam preparation courses in the afternoons Monday through Thursday from 16:30 – 19:30 to primary and secondary students 10 years and up. There will be approximately 10-14 students per class. - 10.5 hours as a Speaking Language Teacher in the mornings Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 – 12:30 and 9:30 – 11:00 on Thursdays. There will be approximately 25-30 students per class - The remaining 2.5 hours of teaching time will be spent teaching courses at the academy. • Remaining 9 hours allocated for lesson planning, correcting and meetings with the DoS • Paid Christmas, Easter, local and national holidays • An eight-month renewable contract from October 2021 to the end of May 2022 • Training period will be between 27th of September and 1st of October • Possibility of a contract extension through summer • Social security and health coverage • Centrally located flat for rent available (a modern one-bedroom for approximately 330€/month plus electricity)