ESOL Teacher

Buckswood school motto is ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ or ‘we prepare for life’, and our magical campus set on 40 acres of country estate, vineyard, stables, farm and activity centre provide the perfect setting for passionate subject specialists to ignite the imaginations of our international students and be ‘that teacher’ that makes the difference in a child’s life. Join a school that likes to think outside of the box and inspire children to do the same.

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to communicate effectively in English? Do you thrive in a diverse and dynamic environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Buckswood School is a leading institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and support to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Our ESOL program is designed to equip students with the language skills necessary to succeed in both academic and real-world settings.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging ESOL lessons tailored to the needs of diverse learners
• Assess students' language proficiency levels and monitor progress over time
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and participation
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum materials and resources
• Provide constructive feedback to students to facilitate their language development
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments, and other relevant data

Requirements:

•   Bachelor's degree
•  CTESOL OR CELTA essential
•  Previous experience teaching ESOL to adults or young learners
• Experience of IGCSE, Cambridge exams and IELTS
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Proficiency in a second language (preferred but not required)

Fixed term Contract: One year

Candidates are invited to submit their CVs to the school, and if successful following an initial sift, will be provided with the full Job Description and then be required to submit a full school application form, before being shortlisted and invited to an interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Buckswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must also have the right to work in the UK with appropriate Visa if necessary.

If you have not lived/worked in the UK for the past 5 years you will need to provide a Police check from the country in which you have been living and working.