Join the dynamic team at Oxford International College, a prestigious institution renowned for its exceptional GCSE and A-level programs. With a commitment to academic excellence, our college prepares ambitious international students for admission to top universities. Our impressive A-level results and recent ISI inspection reports highlight our dedication to providing a superior education. Located in the heart of Oxford, England, our college offers a vibrant learning environment in one of the world's most iconic university cities. As a safeguarding-focused institution, we prioritize the welfare of our students. Join us and make a difference in the lives of aspiring scholars. Enhanced DBS check required.
Nature and Scope of the Role
To develop and continuously improve the quality of English and IELTS teaching offered to the students through promoting the highest standards of education, equality of opportunity and an environment that is conducive to excellence in learning and teaching.
To promote the guiding principles of the college - integrity, positivity, respect, compassion and service.
Main Purposes
- To teach to groups of students from all abilities:
- IGCSE English (to first language English students)
- IELTS
- English as a second language
- To ensure that all lessons are planned with clear aims and objectives.
- To ensure that all lessons are delivered in line with the agreed schemes of work and school policies.
- To take into account the differing abilities of students and to differentiate work accordingly.
- To encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets.
- To create a positive classroom atmosphere.
- To encourage and nurture intellectual curiosity.
- To deal with inappropriate behaviour quickly and effectively according to the college behaviour policy.
- To check that all subject matter is effectively communicated and understood by all groups of students.
- To set appropriate tasks and challenges for homework and to ensure that it is regularly marked with constructive feedback.
- To keep careful records of student progress in line with College policy.
- To ensure that there is a high standard of display work in the classroom, which is changed frequently.
- To keep work areas tidy and well organised.
- To attend scheduled college meetings.
- To work with college colleagues to formulate plans which have coherence and relevance to the needs of the individual students.
- To help develop teaching resources for the College where appropriate.
- To provide feedback on SCITs (Saturday test papers) and ensure that scores are submitted in the appropriate manner.
- Where necessary and relevant, to meet parents in person or online.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your duties will include but will not be limited to:
- To teach English and IELTS for up to 14 contact hours per week (contact hours beyond 14 will be paid at the current teaching overtime rate per hour).
- To share expertise with other teachers of English and IELTS
- To cultivate a commitment to progress in the standards of teaching and learning.
- To meticulously plan lessons.
- To track student progress through regular testing and benchmarking
- To write reports as requested
- To promote the general care of the college by demonstrating awareness of what is needed and making the necessary responses or recommendations.
- To provide reasonable assistance with other duties such as advising on UCAS applications, providing and marking admissions tests and invigilating mock exams.
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
To arrange a visit to our school, please contact the main office by email. Contact details can be located within the ‘Apply’ section; please log in or register to view.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Oxford International College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.