St. Giles Junior Summer Camps
In 2008 St. Giles International will be running British Council accredited Junior Residential Summer Camps, ages 10 to 18, at Kingston University (29th June - 24th August), The University of Reading (29th June - 17th August), The University of Nottingham (29th June - 10th August) and Southampton Solent University (6th July - 17th August).
We are currently recruiting the following: Residential Centre Managers, Residential Directors of Studies, Residential Teachers and Non-Residential Teachers.
Classes have a maximum size of 15 students and will range from beginner to advanced level. Lessons will be based on modern mainstream course books and supplemented with resources used by St. Giles International in its main schools. There is also a full activity programme for the students including one full day and one half day excursion a week.
For full job descriptions and salaries please contact:
Simon Hayward, Director of Junior Courses, St. Giles International shayward@stgiles.co.uk
Centre Managers
Main Duties:
The Centre Manager will report to the Director of Junior Courses, St. Giles International. The Centre Manager has overall responsibility for the summer camp and will oversee and plan staff rosters and the daytime and evening activities programme, seven days a week during course operation dates. This will involve careful liaison with staff to ensure they are properly informed of the itinerary. The Centre Manager is also responsible for maintaining the high standards St. Giles expects and managing the finances of the summer camp.
Working Hours:
The Centre Manager works 6 days out of 7 each week.
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Director of Studies
Main Duties:
The DOS will deputise for the Centre Manage in his / her absence and will be aware of all emergency procedures. The DOS will timetable teachers to the appropriate classes, ensure the quality of teaching by observations and training sessions, monitor materials and resources and maintain British Council standards.
Working Hours:
The Director of Studies works 6 days out of 7 each week.
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Residential Teachers
Main Duties and Working Hours:
Teachers will teach twenty 50-minute lessons a week over 5 mornings. They will also be required to work up to 35 additional hours per week supervising students in the residence, escorting students on excursions, participating in sports and activities and supervising students, as well as attending teachers' meetings, teacher development sessions and the induction day. Staff will have one day off a week, normally a Sunday or a Thursday.
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Non-Residential Teachers
Main Duties and Working Hours:
Teachers will teach twenty 50-minute lessons a week over 5 mornings. They may also take part in the activity programme at a standard pay rate when agreed with the Centre Manager. Staff will have one or two days off a week as agreed with the Centre Manager.
Please note that when a centre has classes in the mornings and afternoons, teachers have the opportunity to have a full teaching programme with no supervisory duties.
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Qualifications
Centre Managers.
Applicants must either be: DELTA or equivalent qualified teachers with experience of management at a British Council recognised school or: Proven Summer Camp Centre Managers without teaching qualifications who have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and can lead and manage a team of staff. All applicants must be computer literate in word processing and spreadsheet programmes.
Director of Studies
Applicants must be: DELTA or equivalent qualified teachers. Computer literacy is required in word processing and spreadsheets. Additional training will be given in class management programmes. Experience of teaching juniors is beneficial.
Residential/ Non-Residential Teachers
Applicants should be: CELTA, Trinity TESOL or B.Ed (with languages) qualified teachers, other qualifications meeting British Council recognised junior course standards will also be considered. Experience of teaching juniors on a residential course would be beneficial but enthusiasm, motivation and being part of a team are just as important. We welcome teachers who are only available for shorter work periods starting at the end of June or the beginning of July.
Compensation
St. Giles International pays competitive rates to all its members of staff.
The residential packages include holiday pay and full board and lodging in a single room in the residence.
Non - residential teachers are paid the standard St. Giles lesson rate and additional payment is made for supervisory duties.
Further long-term contracts or an earlier start with St. Giles International may be available to suitable management candidates. Increased salaries are also available to suitably qualified and experienced teachers and returnees. Management will be required to attend training sessions before the start of the course. Teachers will be required to attend an induction day on the first day of their contract one day before work commences.
