TEFL qualified teachers required for a position teaching English as a foreign language using the Callan Method (a direct method, based on speaking). Full training provided. Part time positions available.
Applicants must be prepared to undergo an in-house training course. The training will take place after successful interview and will last for three to five days, with paid employment starting immediately after, for successful applicants. The training will involve watching experienced Callan Method teachers and teaching practice (among fellow trainees, not with actual students). Candidates must attend the full training course.
Acceptance on the training course does NOT guarantee a job at the end.
Paid employment for successful trainees will commence immediately after training. All trainees, begin teaching part time, with ongoing training and gradually build to full time, if applicable, and if hours available. Full time is 7, 50 minute periods per day, Monday to Friday. Part time is every day but a reduced number of hours, usually 4 or 5.
We will contact you if we would like to ask you to come for an interview, if you do not hear from us within a week of submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
The applicant MUST:
Have English as a first language (native English speaker)
Hold a recognised TEFL qualification (including 6 hours observed teaching practice)
Hold a degree
Have excellent pronunciation
Be smartly turned out
Have good communication abilities
Have a desire to tackle challenges with flexibility and imagination
Be based in London
There may be occasional work with students under 18 and as such an Enhanced DBS check is required. If you do not currently have this, we will require you to undergo this check. The current cost is £59.00, which will be payable by you. All job offers are subject to a clear DBS disclosure.
Please send covering letter and full CV including two referees. At least one reference will be acquired prior to employment.
Teachers already trained to teach with the Callan Method very welcome.
If you would like to join our very warm and friendly team, please send a covering letter and CV.
Please note:
• references will be followed up
• all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily
• proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required
• reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason that they should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18
• suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment
Initial salary £10 per teaching hour (please note: the Callan Method requires virtually no preparation or lesson planning).
We will contact you if we would like you to attend an interview. If you do not hear from us within a week of submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.