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By: Quest Language School < info@quest.pulawy.pl Show E-mail >
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2018
Location: Europe (Poland)
Quest Language School based in Puławy, Poland is seeking to employ two English Language Teachers for the school year 2018/19. We are looking for dynamic and dedicated teachers to join our friendly, supportive, creative and enthusiastic team. The main duties will be to plan and deliver high-quality lessons to different age and level groups, ranging form children to adults.
Key Responsibilities
• Standard EFL teaching duties such as lesson preparation; homework management & correction; assessment design, delivery & correction; student guidance & feedback
• Administration duties related to needs analysis, attendance, progress reports, materials etc.
• Attendance at all relevant meetings and workshops
Contract Type: Full time contract: 20 (60 min) hours of teaching per week, minimum 1 school year (1st October 2018- 28th June 2019).
Competitive rates (details available on application)
• Completion Bonus: 1000 Euro
• Induction: a pre-service induction process (Start Date: 17th Sep. 2018)
EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITIONS
• small classes (3-12 students)
• big and well-equipped classrooms: interactive whiteboard, computers with internet connection in most classrooms
• syllabus, materials, teacher support and training
• friendly atmosphere
• accommodation provided, airport pick-up if needed
• 5 weeks of paid holiday (26 working days) within the contract duration: (1st- 2nd Nov; 11th Nov; 22nd Dec- 1st Jan; 11th - 24th Feb; 18th -23rd Apr; 1st- 5th May)
• possibility of prolonging the contract
ESSENTIAL
• Recognized CELTA / TESOL / TEFL qualifications
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree
• Native Speaker of English
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience
DESIRABLE
• A degree in teaching, preferably an ELT degree
• Potential to effectively use a variety of teaching methods or innovative solutions (e.g. modern technologies) in order to enhance the learning process
PROFILE
• enjoys working with people, can build up a good rapport with children and teenagers
• direct, open
• has good interpersonal communication skills
• flexible, resourceful, positive “can-do” approach, able to positively influence and motivate others
• organized, responsible, & performance-driven with an ability to meet deadlines
• has an effective classroom management style
• has the ability to deliver lessons with pace and interest
• works productively, sensitively and cooperatively in team contexts
• inspirational, creative, empathetic
• realises the school mission, vision and respect its values
Please send email applications with the reference “Teacher Recruitment 2018/19” in the subject bar to: info@quest.pulawy.pl
Applications should include:
• CV with current postal address, daytime contact number and email address
• Full contact details of 2 referees known to the applicant in a professional EFL capacity, or present or former tutor, or previous employer; including their name, position held, email address and work contact number
• Cover letter outlining suitability for the role
• Scans of relevant qualifications (academic and TEFL qualifications)
• Statement of clean criminal record
• Health statement confirming ability to work as a teacher
• Previous work record
Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis.
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