Senior Teacher required for a busy English Language College in Dublin 2.
Language skills required: Fluent English (native speaker or CEFR C2)
Qualifications: Degree (NFQ level 7 or above) plus CELTA (DELTA or equivalent desirable) and at least 3 years ELT with a knowledge of GNIB requirements
About Oxford House College (OHC Dublin)
OHC Dublin is part of Holmes Education Group (www.holmeseducationgroup.com), an internationally recognised privately-owned multi-sector provider of education.
HEG is home to a unique collection of leading education providers, delivering industry-relevant courses across multiple education sectors to thousands of students each year. Our global footprint spans multiple campuses in four continents, ensuring a rich variety of learning and teaching opportunities, coupled with unrivalled value and life-changing experiences for students. We have multifaceted services operating primarily in Australia, the UK, Ireland, the USA, and Canada, but also maintain permanent staff and offices in over a dozen other countries including; Brazil, China, India, Nigeria, Kenya, the Ivory Coast, Egypt, Vietnam, Turkey, Nepal, and South Korea.
Our fresh approach to education has driven much of our growth and success over the years. We currently operate 10 education brands which include; Holmes Institute, Holmes Institute Dublin, Holmes Institute Canada, Holmes Institute Pathways, Holmes Grammar School, Oxford House College, Sol Camps, Teaching House, Oxford English Centre and The Masters Institute of Creative Education. The Holmes Education group story continues to be one of dynamic growth and diversity.
Role Description
OHC Dublin, a long-standing accredited language school in the centre of Dublin, is looking for an experienced and talented Senior Teacher.
The successful candidate will support the Academic Manager in dealing with the academic day to day running of the school.
The main duties involve:
Students
- Assist students with academic issues
- Provide general advice to students
- Deal with internal problems and complaints from students
- Evaluate levels of students
- Monitor progress of longer-term students
- Manage course change requests
Teachers
- Arrange cover for absent teachers, both planned and unplanned
- Mentor new/less experienced teachers, arrange peer observations and help with lesson planning
- Provide feedback to teachers from student questionnaires, interviews or general comments
- Monitor teacher administration, including but not limited to, weekly plans, lesson record sheets, progress tests and registers
- Oversee all weekly progress tests and assessment records
General
- Check weekly plans in classrooms
- Regularly check staffroom forms/paperwork
- Attend management meetings when required
- Help keep staffroom neat and tidy
- Review and update the Document Curriculum Framework
Teaching
- Teach a minimum of 15 hours per week and provide cover as required
Professional Development
- Prepare and schedule monthly professional development workshops
- Attend external CPD sessions as required
Other
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as instructed by the Academic Manager or senior management
Candidates must speak and write fluent English and be highly organised with excellent time-management, administrative and IT skills. An energetic, fast learning and ‘can do’ attitude is a must. Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise the workload is an integral part of the post offered. Knowledge of foreign languages is desirable.
The position of Senior Teacher is offered on a full-time permanent basis, subject to successful completion of the probationary period. Hours of work are 8.30am -5pm Monday through Friday.
Applicants must be currently based, and have the right to work, in Ireland.
Please forward a CV and covering letter to the attention of Justin Horrigan, Campus Director
Pay: €39,000.00-€41,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
