Teaching Roles

In order to work for us applicants must be aged 18 or over (at the start of the courses) and currently eligible to work in the UK. 

As an EFL Teacher you will work to a Principal Teacher who in turn will be responsible to the Academic Manager. Day to day management responsibility will then be via the Centre Manager, MELHC Manager and the Director of Enterprises. The Director of Studies has overall responsibility for professional leadership of all academic staff.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

a.       Being a member of the teaching team delivering 15 hours per week of English lessons during the mornings, your teaching timetable will vary according to campus requirements. You will work on an English programme as designated by your Academic Manager considering your skills and experience.
b.       Teaching in the afternoons on a rota basis either delivering English Workshops or preparing students for Trinity GESE examinations depending on campus needs.
c.       Liaising with your co-teacher and line manager to prepare a cohesive scheme of work relevant to both the syllabus and student needs.
d.       Ensuring the maximum use of the Course & Vocabulary Organiser / Learning Notebook.
e.       Keeping detailed records of student attendance and reporting any absences via the approved route.
f.        Keeping detailed class profiles, student progress and records of lessons taught.
g.       Reporting any concerns about class dynamics to your line manager.
h.       Supervising students to ensure their safety and wellbeing at break times on a rota basis.
i.         Assisting with placement testing.
j.         Being fully involved in the Tuesday afternoon excursion, understanding the relevant risk assessment, and ensuring the students’ safety at all times.
k.       Delivering Sunday morning English focussed activities as required (residential staff only).
l.         Assisting with the delivery of student feedback questionnaires.
m.     Writing comprehensive and personalised student reports at the end of their course in liaison with your co-teacher.
n.       Ensuring you leave your classroom secure and tidy after use, returning any borrowed equipment and reporting any damage to
your line manager.
o.        Attending all academic meetings.
p.       Being available to be observed during class time at times agreed with the Academic Manager.
q.        Attend at least one professional development session per week and help deliver these if your experience is appropriate.
r.        Giving feedback and taking part in an exit interview.

OTHER DUTIES:

a.       If working as a residential member of staff, you will assist Houseparents with pastoral duties and help with social activities on a rota basis
b.       Acquainting yourself with all relevant fire, health and safety arrangements whether during lessons, during the activity programme or in the House, and both on and off the campus.
c.       You are to report as soon as possible to your line manager any matters (real or apparent) of unprofessional behaviour on the part of staff and of indiscipline, misbehaviour, major complaint, accident or personal problem among the student body.
d.       You will be representing the good name of Millfield School so, both on and off site, you will be expected to behave in a manner that is expected of someone in care of minors at all times.
e.       You will lead by example and take an active part in school life to ensure the students have a memorable and rewarding summer.
f.        You are to participate in the staff induction.
g.       You will perform any other duties that your line manager sees fit providing that such duties are appropriate to your role.

Millfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children and young people in our care as such you are required to attend necessary child protection training and participate fully in activities that ensure the School stays compliant with statutory child protection and safeguarding guidelines issued to the School by ISI and Ofsted.

 Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school will not unfairly discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of conviction or other details disclosed. The school makes appointment decisions on the basis of merit and ability. If an applicant has a criminal record this will not automatically bar them from employment with the school. Each case will be decided on its merits in accordance with the objective assessment criteria.

 All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential:

Recognised Teaching Qualification: CELTA, Cert TESOL, Primary PGCE, English PGCE or equivalent (or other PGCE for teachers of subject based lessons only)

Degree level education or extensive work experience including professional development

Ability to plan and deliver student centred lessons

Commitment to working with children / teenagers

Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding

Teamworking skills and experience

Excellent communication skills

Organised approach to work with ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility in working hours

Interest in CPD and willingness to develop teaching skills and practice
 

Desirable:

Previous experience teaching Young Learners / working with children

Teaching Young Learners’ Qualification: CELTP, TYLEC

Secondary PGCE / experience of teaching KS3/4 curriculum

Previous summer school experience

IT skills – use of IWB, incorporating technology into lessons

Experience of creating own materials

Awareness of Trinity GESE qualifications

Experience of preparing students for Cambridge Examinations (B1 Preliminary, B2 First or C1 Advanced)

Understanding and experience of teaching CLIL based lessons

In order to work for us applicants must be aged 18 or over (at the start of the courses) and currently eligible to work in the UK. 

As a Principal / Senior EFL Teacher you will work to the Academic Manager. Day to day management responsibility will then be via the Centre Manager, MELHC Manager and the Director of Enterprises. The Director of Studies has overall responsibility for professional leadership of all academic staff.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

a.       Leading and being a member of the teaching team on a campus delivering 15 hours of morning English lessons per week. Your teaching timetable will vary according to your campus needs.
b.       Preparing students for external examinations communicating with other Principal and Senior Teachers ensuring that they have accurate and timely information.
c.       Assisting the Academic Manager with placement testing, allocating students to classes and monitoring the classes, dealing with problems as they arise.
d.       Being available and visible throughout lesson time to respond to teaching issues and provide support, including team teaching and giving teachers the opportunity to observe you.
e.       Maintaining a high profile, visiting classes daily interacting with students and teachers.
f.        Ensuring the maximum use of the Course & Vocabulary Organiser / Learning Notebook by teachers in your team.
g.       Assisting your teaching team to prepare a cohesive scheme of work relevant to both the syllabus and student needs.
h.       Ensuring teachers keep detailed absence records and following up any issues related to missing students.
i.         Supporting teachers with lesson planning and other teaching related problems, raising concerns with the Academic Manager in a timely and professional manner.
j.         Carrying out informal teaching observations as requested by the Academic Manager, providing feedback and keeping records. Liaising with those responsible for formal observations to provide ongoing teacher development.
k.       Providing cover for absent teachers and facilitating peer observations as requested by the Academic Manager.
l.         Investigating complaints and concerns as requested by the Academic Manager.
m.     Ensuring that teachers provide detailed class profiles and records of work done.
n.       Liaising with your teachers to ensure the provision of high-quality student reports at the end of their course, as well as checking the reports for accuracy and appropriateness.
o.       Ensuring teachers leave their classrooms secure and tidy after use, return any borrowed equipment and report any damage by checking classrooms on a weekly basis and at the end of the course.
p.       Attending all academic meetings and leading the morning briefing meetings for your teaching team.
q.       Delivering and attending professional development sessions identified from informal and formal observations and as requested by the Academic Manager. 
r.        Receiving and acting on feedback, including appraisals and exit interviews, from your students and teaching team.
s.        Taking part in all afternoon excursions, supporting your teachers or providing cover to ensure the students’ safety at all times.
 

OTHER DUTIES:

a.       If working as a residential member of staff, you will assist house parents in the house and attend social events as required.
b.       Acquainting yourself and your team with all relevant fire, health and safety arrangements whether during lessons, during the activity programme or in the House, and both on and off the campus.
c.       You are to report as soon as possible to your line manager any matters (real or apparent) of unprofessional behaviour on the part of staff and of indiscipline, misbehaviour, major complaint, accident or personal problem among the student body.
d.       You will be representing the good name of Millfield School so, both on and off site, you will be expected to behave in a manner that is expected of someone in care of minors at all times.
e.       You will lead by example and take an active part in school life to ensure the students have a memorable and rewarding summer.
f.        You are to participate in the staff induction.
g.       You will perform any other duties that your line manager sees fit providing that such duties are appropriate to your role.
 

Millfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children and young people in our care as such you are required to attend necessary child protection training and participate fully in activities that ensure the School stays compliant with statutory child protection and safeguarding guidelines issued to the School by ISI and Ofsted.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school will not unfairly discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of conviction or other details disclosed. The school makes appointment decisions on the basis of merit and ability. If an applicant has a criminal record this will not automatically bar them from employment with the school. Each case will be decided on its merits in accordance with the objective assessment criteria.

All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.
 

PERSON SPECIFICATION: 

Essential: 

Recognised Teaching Qualification: CELTA, Cert TESOL or relevant PGCE

Degree level education or extensive work experience including professional development

Previous experience teaching Young Learners

Previous summer school experience  

Ability to plan and deliver student centred lessons 

Commitment to working with children/teenagers 

Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding 

Teamworking skills and experience of leading a team

Excellent communication skills 

Organised approach to work with ability to meet deadlines 

Ability to work under pressure 

Flexibility in working hours 

Willingness to participate in non-teaching activities: pastoral duties and social activities 

Commitment to CPD and willingness to develop teaching skills and practice in self and others

Working towards TEFLQ status or able to demonstrate a commitment to this

Experience of preparing students for Trinity GESE or Cambridge Assessment English qualifications 

IT skills – use of IWB, incorporating technology into lessons 

Experience of creating own materials 

Understanding and experience of teaching CLIL based lessons 
 

Desirable:  

Teaching Young Learners’ Qualification: CELTP, TYLEC

TEFLQ status (DELTA, Dip.TESOL, MA TESOL or equivalent)

Experience of delivering CPD sessions

Experience of carrying out observations and giving feedback to others

 

In order to work for us applicants must be aged 18 or over (at the start of the courses) and currently eligible to work in the UK. 

As an Academic Manager your day management responsibility will be to the Centre Manager, MELHC Manager and the Director of Enterprises. The Director of Studies has overall responsibility for professional leadership of all academic staff.
 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

·       Leading the Academic team on a campus, allocating teachers to morning and classes and ensuring that they deliver lessons appropriate to the student and syllabus requirements. Principal Teachers and/or Senior Teachers will assist you in this. You will have no timetabled teaching hours.
·       Ensuring that training sessions are provided for staff during induction.
·       Overseeing placement tests and allocation of students to classes.
·       Overseeing and controlling the provision and use of all resources and classrooms and ensure these are secure at all times.
·       Arranging cover for absent teachers.
·       Allocating teachers to additional teaching duties dependent on campus requirements.
·       Being available and visible throughout lesson time to respond to teaching issues and provide support, including team teaching and giving teachers the opportunity to observe you.
·       Maintaining a high profile, visiting classes regularly interacting with students and teachers.
·       Ensuring that students are fully prepared for external examinations.
·       Overseeing a programme of teacher observation, maintaining a record of these and following up any concerns with the Director of Studies.
·       Being responsible for providing training in report writing and liaising with Principal Teachers to ensure relevant student reports are appropriately written and checked.
·       Responding to queries from outside agencies in liaison with Enterprises Office staff. Investigating issues and providing feedback as soon as possible.
·       Assisting the Centre Manager with the delivery of student feedback questionnaires.
·       Being responsible for delivering professional development sessions the content of which will be determined following on from class observations and feedback from teachers and agreed with the Director of Studies
·       Ensuring that the Course & Vocabulary Organiser / Learning Notebooks are exploited as a learning tool and record of work.
·       Making recommendations for student prizes by liaising with other staff as appropriate.
·       Acting as part of the campus Management Team
·       Reading and understanding the Staff Guide and being familiar with our policies for the welfare and protection of children. Taking responsibility to facilitate the smooth running of the school.
·       Reporting as soon as possible to the Centre Manager any matters (real or apparent) of unprofessional behaviour on the part of the staff and of indiscipline, misbehaviour, major complaint, accident, illness or personal problems among the student body.
 

OTHER DUTIES:

a.       Apart from your responsibilities as Academic Manager, you are expected to take a full and active part in Summer School Life. This will include attending meetings; accompanying students on excursions; assisting the House Parents and everything needed to ensure the students (and staff) have a memorable and rewarding summer.
b.       You are to participate in and help with the staff induction.
c.       You are to behave in a professional manner at all times ensuring that your own conduct in front of students is of the students is off the highest standard, and that you set an example in your management role.
d.       You will be representing the good name of Millfield School at all times.
e.       Any other duties that your line manager sees fit providing that such duties are appropriate to your role.

 

Millfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children and young people in our care as such you are required to attend necessary child protection training and participate fully in activities that ensure the School stays compliant with statutory child protection and safeguarding guidelines issued to the School by ISI and Ofsted. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

The school will not unfairly discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of conviction or other details disclosed. The school makes appointment decisions on the basis of merit and ability. If an applicant has a criminal record this will not automatically bar them from employment with the school. Each case will be decided on its merits in accordance with the objective assessment criteria. 

All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules. 

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:  

Essential:  

TEFLQ status (DELTA, Dip.TESOL, MA TESOL or equivalent) 

Degree level education or extensive work experience including professional development

Previous experience teaching Young Learners/Teenagers  

Previous summer school experience at Senior Teacher level

Ability to plan and deliver student centred lessons  

Commitment to working with children/teenagers

Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding  

Excellent teamworking skills and experience of leading a team 

Excellent communication skills  

Organised approach to work with ability to meet deadlines and support others to do so  

Ability to work under pressure  

Flexibility in working hours  

Willingness to participate in non-teaching activities: pastoral duties and social activities  

Commitment to CPD and willingness to develop teaching skills and practice in self and others 

Experience of delivering CPD sessions 

Experience of preparing students for Trinity GESE  and/or Cambridge Assessment English qualifications

IT skills – use of IWB, incorporating technology into lessons                      

Experience of creating own materials  

Understanding and experience of teaching CLIL based lessons or national curriculum subjects at KS2, KS3 or KS4
 

Desirable:   

Teaching Young Learners’ Qualification: CELTP, TYLEC 

Experience of carrying out observations and giving feedback to others 

Experience of using CLASS database

Previous experience at Academic Manager level

 

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer free accommodation (for residential courses), food and laundry facilities. When off-duty staff are also able to use the facilities which include a gym, tennis courts and sports halls (facilities vary per campus). We have a clear management structure in place with induction training (paid pro rata) and a full support system during the courses. 

Staff receive a weekly salary on a contract up to six weeks in length between the dates of 10^th July and 21st August.

All staff will have one full day off per week. There will also be time off during other days dependent on the role. Special requests for additional days off are considered on a case-by-case basis.

To ensure that our staff have a full understanding of their role and how it works within the wider structure of the courses, all staff must attend the induction training which takes place prior to the start of the courses (paid pro rata). Not only does it make staff feel more comfortable within their role, it improves efficiency, and most importantly will ensure staff are equipped to provide the best possible care for our students. 

Prior to the induction all staff will be required to complete online training courses in Prevent, Safeguarding and Health & Safety. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be DBS checked. Overseas applicants are required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct from their country of residence. Please read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy before applying, there will be questions relating to this at interview.

All applicants will be required to complete an application form containing questions about their academic and employment history, as well as their suitability for the role. A curriculum vitae will not be accepted in place of a completed application form. 

Application forms for returning and new staff can be found in the Downloads section at the foot of this page. 

Please return completed application forms to Kim Marjeram by e-mail at recruitment@millfieldenterprises.com or by post to Millfield Enterprises, Butleigh Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0YD. 

In order to work for us applicants must be aged 18 or over (at the start of the courses) and currently eligible to work in the UK. 

Shortlisting will be based on the selection criteria for the role and compared against the information contained within the candidate's application form; this will assess the candidate's availability, qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge, aptitudes and abilities. The capability of the individual to perform in the position will be the major factor and in certain roles the ability to work with others will be taken into account. 

At least one individual conducting the interview, which may be either in person or via Microsoft Teams must have completed Safer Recruitment in Education Training. Candidates will be asked both technical/competency based questions as well as questions that attest to the match of the Person Specification in the Job Description. If the interview is conducted via Microsoft Teams, candidates must have their video camera switched on throughout.

The interview team will ensure that candidates with a disability or special needs are fully provided for at the interview, providing notification has been made in advance. 
 

After Interview 

Offers of appointment are subject to the receipt of satisfactory checks as outlined in the Selection and Recruitment Checklist in our Safer Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy.

Pre-employment checks are an essential part of our responsibility under the Children Act and an expectation of the National Boarding Standards and DfE circular Keeping Children Safe In Education: Statutory guidance for all schools and colleges. Whilst no system will guarantee that no one unsuitable is ever recruited to Millfield Enterprises, a high standard of scrutiny should reduce the potential for harm being done to the children in our care. 

Pre-Employment Checks include, but are not limited to, the receipt of two written references (one of which must be from the applicant's most recent employer), an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which the School considers to be satisfactory, and verification of the applicants' identity, including address and date of birth (where this has not previously been verified). For a full list of Pre-Employment Checks please see our Safer Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy.