Jobs:

Residential Teacher Younger Learners in Durham

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Start Date
Sunday 7th July 2024
Duration or End Date
Sunday 4th August 2024
Salary
To be discussed at interview

 

Essential requirements

  • You must have a CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or equivalent initial teaching qualification
  • The role is open only to those with the right to work in the UK.
  • You must have a degree (e.g. BA, BSc)
  • Experience working with Younger Learners is essential

Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic teachers, preferably with YL experience , to teach in our residential centre in the beautiful city of Durham. Applicants should be prepared to be fully involved in both teaching and social activities for the students to have a fully immersive experience. There will be 15 hours of classroom-based teaching a week ( mornings) - the rest of the day and weekends will involve participation in social activities, sporting activities and accompanying students on excursions. There will be an experienced in-house Summer camp manager and senior teachers on-site for academic and personal support.

" Durham was the busiest month of my life but the most rewarding and enjoyable. Seeing the kids transform in terms of conficene and langauge is something I will never forget" Sam ( 2023)

Other benefits

Accommodation: Full board accommodation

Holiday: You are entitled to the equivalent of 30 days holiday per holiday year calculated on a pro-rata basis. This would equate to 2 days paid at the end of the contract

 

About the school and city

International House (IH) Newcastle is in a Grade I and II listed building. It has 16 classrooms with access to a large Personal Study Programme computer suite as well as a spacious students' room/café. The school is in the heart of the city, close to a wide choice of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.

Working at our summer school in Durham is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well-established and supportive teaching environment while experiencing one of the most beautiful and historic regions of the UK. The summer programme is organised and run by International House Newcastle, so teachers are very much part of the wider IH Newcastle team rather than working for a separate standalone summer school.

The programme is based at the historic Durham School, one of the oldest schools in England, giving the campus a traditional British atmosphere full of character and history. Durham itself is a safe, compact, and picturesque city, famous for Durham Cathedral, whose spectacular Norman architecture dominates the skyline above the river. The city offers a wonderful environment for both teachers and students during the summer months.

Teachers will be supported by an experienced summer camp manager who is one of the long-term members of staff at International House Newcastle, helping to create a professional, welcoming, and well-organised atmosphere throughout the programme.

As a recognised teacher training school, International House Newcastle places strong emphasis on teacher development and academic support. Working on the summer school is therefore not only a chance to teach international students, but also an excellent step in a teaching career, offering valuable classroom experience, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work within an experienced academic team.

Teachers can also enjoy everything the wider North East and historic Northumbria have to offer, from dramatic coastlines and castles to lively cities and countryside. Nearby Newcastle upon Tyne provides a vibrant social and cultural base, known for its friendly atmosphere, restaurants, music, and nightlife, while day trips to Edinburgh, York, and other famous destinations make it easy to explore even more of northern Britain during the summer. 

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