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Required Degrees: Bachelors Degree, CELTA, TESOL
Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL ,  
Details: Overview
To deliver engaging EFL lessons to junior learners to a high professional standard and, to ensure that each student has a safe, enjoyable and beneficial experience with Oxford Spires International.
Teaching
Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, communicative, and appropriate English lessons following
the daily theme, using materials provided and/or your own resources
Deliver and oversee placement testing on the first day of classes, including marking, for all new
students
Communicate regularly and effectively with fellow teaching staff and Senior Management to
ensure that all students receive equal high standards of tuition
Complete training and attend meetings as required
Student Welfare
Help to maintain student behaviour, safety and welfare
Supervise airport arrivals and departures as necessary
Take part in rota for supervision of activities and full day off site excursions
Engage with the students outside of classes and assigned activity sessions in a friendly and
professional manner.
When required, assist with student supervision during break and lunch times (usually on a rota
basis)
All staff have a responsibility for implementing Oxford Spires International policies and
procedures, and representing the school to the highest standard
Essential requirements
CELTA, CertTESOL or equivalent qualification
Excellent spoken and written English language skills
Genuine interest in the teaching and welfare of students
A patient and understanding approach to teaching
Ability to create a positive rapport in the classroom
A flexible, co-operative and responsible attitude
Ability to work as part of a team, and also to use own initiative
All staff will be subject to safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure

Conditions
This post is offered on a residential basis, with full board and accommodation provided. Working hours may be unsociable due to evening activities, night duty and the times of student arrivals and departures.
There is at least one full day off per week
Applicants MUST have the right to work in the UK

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Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL ,  
Details: full board and accommodation is provided for the entire family
School Profile
The Abbey College is an international co-educational boarding school based in Malvern, Worcestershire. During the academic year (September to June) we can have up to 100 students, from as many as 20 different countries, aged 13 years plus, studying a variety of courses, including IGCSEs, A Levels and (pre-university) Foundation. The majority of these students live at the College. In addition to this we also run short course groups throughout the year and a residential summer school (100 - 200 students per week) from mid-June to early September.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in student welfare, safeguarding and development; have a desire to learn and grow in the role; enjoy working with international students; be customer orientated and performance driven; be enthusiastic and committed with stamina and a positive attitude.
Overview of Role
This is a key role in the College with overall responsibility for the welfare, safety and pastoral care of the students during their stay. In addition to managing the welfare of students the successful candidate will also act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead having overall responsibility for the safeguarding of the students managing any concerns and supporting staff.
The main areas to the role are:
Specifically the Welfare Manager will lead the boarding team to ensure that:
• The staff are aware of the National Standards for Boarding Schools and the ISA criteria and that the College procedures are compliant and operational
• All College Policies are followed
• Dealing promptly and professionally with daily welfare issues and any complaints
• Appropriate, high-quality care is given to all boarders and that the special needs of each group are met
• All boarders have sufficient rest and that bedtime routines appropriate to each age group are maintained
• All paperwork and systems required are organised and ready for College inspections
• All boarding routines are effective
• Students are following the residential rules and oversee discipline as required
• There is clear communication between the boarding and academic staff of the College and take a leading role in the successful operation.
• Parents concerns are addressed quickly, communicated appropriately via the Registrars and that responses follow the College policies
• Regular student feedback is requested and comments acted upon where appropriate
• Manage the cleaning of the College buildings
And ensuring that all staff in cleaning and laundry:
• Read the COSHH manual carefully
• Fill in the daily routine sheet of places cleaned
• Wear any uniform required at all times
• Complete the WC routine check forms
• Pick up clothes and articles from the floor and put on the beds, but do not hang them up
• Report any obvious item/matters against the rules, i.e., boys in girls houses and vice versa, evidence of
drugs, candles, unsafe sockets/electrical goods, students in bed, etc
• Report any maintenance matters
• Challenge anyone not recognised
• Follow any cleaning schedule given
• Manage/aid in the emptying of houses at agreed times
• Report any signs of student distress, unhappiness or illness to a suitable person
• Are the ‘on duty’ person in under 18 houses at agreed times
• Are an initial point of contact for any student who approaches them with issues, complaints, problems or
disclosures
And ensure that all maintenance staff:
• Read the COSHH manual carefully
• Respond to repair log
• Carry out necessary repairs timely
• Check that all repair work meets the standards required for the students
The DSL role is to:
• work with the Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body to ensure that the setting or college’s safeguarding policy is updated and renewed annually and that all members of staff have had the necessary training should a referral be required
• provide regular briefings and updates at staff, management and governor meetings to help ensure that everyone is kept up to date on latest policy developments and reminded of their responsibilities
• ensure that safeguarding policy is available publicly and that parents are aware of the policy and that schools may make referrals to children’s social care if there are concerns
• link with the safeguarding partner arrangements to make sure staff are aware of any training opportunities and the latest local policies on local safeguarding arrangements
The Pastoral role is to:
• Developing plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, identification of outcomes.

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Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL , High School ,  
Details: Academic Director of Studies (ADoS)
This new role will play a significant part in ensuring the highest standards of learning, teaching
and academic progress and achievement at Abbey College in Malvern. The Director of Academic
Studies (DoAS) will support the work of the Principal in raising academic performance
and developing the academic profile of the School. He or she will also work closely with the
Heads of Department including Welfare and Student Experience and other senior staff to
ensure the effective monitoring and tracking of academic progress at all levels, the continual
improvement of academic standards, and the highest levels of individual pupil progress.
The post-holder will be accountable to the Abbey College Senior Leadership Team.
A proven track record as a successful Middle Manager, or history of
excellence in another suitable role is essential. A significant timetable remission commensurate with
the post is included, with the post-holder teaching a reduced timetable in his or her specialism.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 20 October 2023
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 31 October.
The college also reserves the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date and applications will be considered as they are received.
College Profile
• Co-educational aged 14 – 18 years
• Day, weekly and full-boarding places available
• 40 acres of grounds and facilities
• Academic Year, Short vacation English language courses, and Residential English language summer school
• A wide range of iGCSE / GCSE / AS / GCE A Level courses + Presessional and pre-university foundation courses
• Summer 2023 exam results:
GCSE: 80% pass rate; 40% A* and A grades
AS level: 100% pass rate; 100% A – B grades
GCE A level: 75% pass rate; 35% A* and A grades
• Located in one of finest areas of outstanding nature beauty near the Malvern Hills, Worcestershire
• Good transport links to Worcester, Gloucester, Hereford, Birmingham, Oxford, Cardiff, Bath and Bristol
Job Description
The successful candidate will be expected to have:
• A background in ELT management, ideally with a qualification in education management
• A sound academic background, with at least a good honours degree and, ideally, a teaching qualification
• Understanding and experience of issues relevant to the safeguarding of children’s health, safety and welfare
• Evidence of successfully leading and managing change, ideally at a strategic level
• Ability to take the initiative, to seek advice where necessary and to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to understand, use and encourage a variety of learning and teaching styles
• Evidence of achieving excellent results at GCSE and A-level or equivalent
• Understanding of recent and current trends in education, in particular pastoral care and pupil wellbeing
• Highly developed managerial skills and the ability to lead and inspire staff
• Ability to chair meetings in an effective and inclusive manner
• A track record of success in running an academic department within one or more good schools is highly desirable but, for the right candidate, not essential.
Person Specification
• No specific academic subject specialism is required of the successful candidate, who will be expected to teach a significantly reduced timetable.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and governors
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the confidence to present to audiences of pupils, parents and staff
• A good eye for detail
• Flexibility, resilience and a sense of humour and perspective
• Outstanding levels of personal and professional integrity
• Personal commitment to high standards and on-going professional development
• High degree of motivation to work with children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Positive attitude towards behavior management
Full board and accommodation can also be provided.

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