Dance/Drama Teacher
Thames Valley Summer Schools
South East
- Expired
- Salary:
- From £16.70 - £20 per hour
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- Between 2 - 9 July 2018 (depending on centre)
- Apply by:
- 14 June 2018
Job overview
Are you a qualified and experienced Dance and/or Drama teacher?
Do you have a few afternoons free in July?
Do you want to share your skills and passion for Dance/Drama with international youngsters?
Join us at one of the top ranked residential summer schools in the UK. We offer a friendly, professional, rewarding environment and have part-time positions available from the beginning of July.
The Role
As part of the on-campus recreation programme, in addition to a range of sports, we offer specialist recreation activities on specified afternoons each week.
You would be expected to provide a structured session which can be enjoyed by our students (who may not necessarily have experienced the activity before). This should include various dance and musical drama activities, which would appeal to the student age range, and, wherever possible, be seen as an opportunity to help the students’ aim of building their confidence in English.
These activity sessions are generally self-contained although students may be involved in continuing projects over several sessions.
At some centres this role may be combined with an Administrative Assistant role.
Our Schools
We take great care choosing our schools and we look at everything they have to offer from their location to the range of facilities:
- St Georges School, Ascot
- Epsom College
- St. John's School, Leatherhead
- Rugby School
- Sevenoaks School
We currently have Dance / Drama Teacher positions at Rugby and Sevenoaks
Who You Are
- A qualified Dance and/or Drama Teacher
- Experienced in running Dance and/or Drama sessions for children and teens
- Creative, enthusiastic and reliable
- Able to sustain student interest and motivation in a safe and secure environment
- Live within commuting distance of one of our schools
Dates and Times
- Various start dates from 1 – 10 July (exact session dates depend on the activities programme at each centre)
- An average of 2 afternoons per week, between 14.00 -16.15
- Sessions are 45 minutes with a 15-minute break between sessions
- Half an hour per afternoon (paid) is allocated to preparing for activities and tidying up afterwards
What Our Staff Say About Us
“The course is extremely well thought-out with the professionalism of the staff delivering a fun and challenging course that always exceeds the expectations of the students. I can’t speak highly enough of the company, they are an extremely good school to work for.” Kate -various centres 2011 – 2017
“TVSS gives you a chance to progress, experience responsibility and work to your strengths. I have really enjoyed seeing the students’ progress and I love the way that TVSS looks for new opportunities and encourages returning staff to get involved in those opportunities. I would not work for any other summer school” Lorraine – various centres 2014 – 2017
Excellent facilities, excellent staff and excellent kids! Would certainly love to be a part of another TVSS course in the future!" Paul - 2017
How To Apply
We appoint on a rolling basis so early applications are always encouraged.
The complete job description for the role of Specialist Recreation Teacher can be found on our website Thames Valley Summer Schools - click on Work for Us.
You can apply by completing the online application form on the Current Vacancies pages. We do not accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.
We conduct Skype interviews for these positions.
Please note that due to a large number of applicants we are only able to contact successful candidates. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permit visa applications. Thank you for your understanding.
Our Commitment To Safeguarding
Thames Valley Summer Schools is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our commitment:
- All references will be followed up
- Referees will be asked specifically if there is any reason why you should not be allowed to work with under 18s
- Any gaps in your employment history will need to be explained satisfactorily
- Proof of identity and qualifications will be required and photocopies of the original certificate will be taken
All candidates are required to hold or undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct from their local police(if based overseas)
If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Education Mandi Muggeson on 01753 852001 or email recruit@thamesvalleysummer.co.uk
Attached documents
About Thames Valley Summer Schools
About us
For more than 40 years, we've been helping young people from all over the world to improve their spoken English, get a taste of UK culture and gain valuable life experience. To date over 60,000 students have spent the summer with us on one of our high quality, British Council accredited courses! We take great care in choosing our residential centres, which are all based at beautiful and prestigious boarding schools, and we take equal care in choosing the staff we would like to look after these young people.
A modern approach
All languages are constantly changing and English is no exception. With this in mind, we go to great lengths to make sure that our courses are constantly being updated. To do this, we have a team of language experts with over fifty years' experience between them. Their task is to make sure that students learn the most current form of English, and that it’s learnt in the most stimulating and enjoyable way.
Course material is re-written on average every four years and it includes a TVSS Trinity Student Book that is unique to us. Covering all sorts of up-to-the-minute topics like film, sport, music and technology, it also reinforces what students will be seeing and doing on excursions.
Locations
We take enormous care in choosing our centres. For Young Learner residential students, only prestigious boarding schools are considered and we look at everything they have to offer - from their location through to their range of facilities. In addition, our summer schools could hardly be better situated. Whichever centre you choose, you'll find yourself within easy reach of some of England's most historic towns and cities.
- St. George's, Ascot
- Epsom College
- St. John’s, Leatherhead
- Rugby School
Our Staff
In overall charge of each centre is a Course Director, whose job it is to ensure the successful management of the course. The Recreation Director has responsibility for planning and delivering the recreation programme with assistance from specialist recreation staff. The Senior Housemaster/mistress liaises with the Housemasters/mistresses to ensure boarding houses run efficiently. The Director of Studies is responsible for the effective management of the academic programme with assistance from the Senior Teacher.
EFL teachers are appointed on the basis of one teacher per 14 students (one per nine at Rugby). The average combined staff to student ratio is 1 : 5, which includes Recreation Assistants and Specialist Recreation Teachers who are involved in the recreation programme.
We are accredited by the British Council and a member of English UK.
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