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Jobs at LAL's Summer Schools in England

Kelly College, Tavistock
Kelly College, Tavistock
Taunton School, Taunton
Taunton School, Taunton
St Swithun's, Winchester
St Swithun's, Winchester
St Mary's University College, Twickenham
St Mary's University College, Twickenham

Key facts

When?

  • In June, July and August

How long?   

  • 2-8 week contracts

Why?

  • Large company security and professionalism
  • Small company friendliness
  • Very thorough management and staffing structure with low students/staff ratios
  • Competitive salaries
  • Holiday pay
  • Loyalty bonus, referral bonus, contract completion bonus

Where?

Kelly College:

  • Tavistock, Devon.
  • 8 July to 22 August 2012
  • 9-16 year old students.
  • This will be our 11th year at Kelly College

Taunton School:

  • Somerset.
  • 1 July to 15 August 2012
  • 11-17 year old students.
  • This will be our 6th year at Taunton School.

St Swithun’s School:

  • Winchester, Hampshire
  • 6 July to 13 August 2012
  • 11-17 year old students.
  • This will be our 4th year at St Swithun’s

St Mary’s University College:

  • Twickenham, London.
  • 21 June to 17 August 2012
  • 13-17 year old students.
  • This will be our 3rd year at St Mary’s   

In 2011 all four of our Summer Schools proved highly successful. The feedback was very positive and this was all down to our dedicated staff. We are fortunate enough to have a high number of returning staff, however, as we continue to grow there is always a need for new positive and dynamic staff to join our team.


We are now filling vacancies at all of our campuses for this summer:


The Centre Manager, Leisure Manager, ADoS, Welfare Officer and Office Manager are all incredibly important to the success of our summer schools and we are seeking experienced, responsible and mature minded people for these positions. They will be provided with a full support network as well as the ability to work within a strong management team allowing staff to focus on their priorities.

Our teachers are the fundamental core of our summer schools and LAL ensure NO residential teachers are involved in pastoral (morning and night-time) duties and, where possible, they will be in rooms away from the students. In return we expect our EFL teachers to prepare and teach dynamic, fun and communicative lessons to multinational classes and actively participate in activities and excursions. This year LAL will also have its own purpose designed course book as a further resource for our teachers.

We are also in need of caring yet responsible House Parents to supervise and assist students in their residence. They will offer support and guidance to students and their accompanying Group Leaders. House parents will also be required to be involved with activities and excursions when needed.  

Residential Activity Leaders are another critical part of our team as we will need staff who are not only positive, fun and creative but who can also be responsible and direct when needed. You will lead and assist in our full range of activities and excursions utilising the support of a strong management team

The success of our summer schools is down to the hard work, dedication, preparation, organisation, creativity and professionalism of the people we employ, both year-round and during the summer.


LAL have always believed in the strength of our staff becoming teams at each school, rather than a group of individuals. Come and join our team: apply today.

Testimonials

Jennifer, Teacher:
"Great resources for teachers and very supportive team spirit!"

Rachel, Activity Leader:
"A chance to visit nice places and gain experience in working with children. Thanks for a great 6 weeks!"

John, Teacher:
"I found it an unforgettable experience and enjoyed every moment of my time at Kelly College."

Teaching Positions

Academic Recruitment
Information about LAL's policy on the recruitment of academic staff for its schools in the UK.
Residential ADOS
The role of ADOS is directly concerned with the education and welfare of overseas junior students as well as the management of all academic staff on site. This requires the post-holder to engage in all aspects of summer school work as directed by the Centre Manager and the Academic Department at LAL London.
Residential EFL Senior Teacher
The role of Summer School Senior Teacher is directly concerned with the education and welfare of overseas junior students. Whilst performing the same duties as a Residential EFL Teacher, the Senior Teacher is also expected to assist the ADOS in ensuring the successful running of the academic programme. This will involve keeping abreast of all relevant administrative details and issues whilst maintaining an open flow of information between all academic staff. The Senior Teacher will also be expected to act as cover ADOS when necessary.
Residential EFL Teacher
The role of our Summer School Teachers is directly concerned with the education and welfare of overseas junior students. This requires the post-holder to teach English to foreign students aged 9 – 17 years and also take an active part in the leisure programme. Our residential teachers are not expected to perform night or morning duties and in return we expect engaging, dynamic classes for all our students.

Non-teaching Positions

Office Manager
The role of Office Manager is directly concerned with the welfare and administration of overseas junior students, their money and important documents. This requires the post-holder to take overall responsibility for the financial and administrative management of the course and manage a small office subject to high volume and high-pressured workloads.
Residential Welfare Officer
The role of Welfare Officer is directly concerned with the welfare of overseas junior students as well as the training, management and support of all welfare staff. This requires the post-holder to take overall responsibility for the preparation, installation, operation and finalisation of all welfare provisions outlined in the staff handbook and discussed by the Centre Manager and/or Summer Schools Operations Manager.
House Parent
The role of House Parent is directly concerned with the welfare and enjoyment of overseas junior students. This requires the post-holder to supervise a student residence and offer constructive assistance as required to all aspects of the summer school operation including activities and excursions. This role will require the post holder to ensure that all the students in their residence are happy, healthy and well behaved. A House Parent must have the ability to provide care and supervision for their students whilst maintaining discipline at all times.
Leisure Manager
The role of Leisure Manager is directly concerned with the welfare and enjoyment of overseas junior students. This requires the post-holder to take overall responsibility for the preparation, installation, operation and outcomes of the Leisure Programme including off-site excursions as well as the airport transfer arrangements to and from the school. There will also be a strong reliance on team management as the Leisure Manager will be responsible for all staff whilst they are partaking in the leisure programme
Activity Co-ordinator
The role of Activities Co-ordinator is directly concerned with the welfare and enjoyment of overseas junior students. This requires the post-holder to not only perform all the duties expected from an activity leader but to also work with the Leisure Manager in ensuring the successful execution of a full range of programmed activities and events onsite. There will be a strong emphasis on assisting the Leisure Manager with planning and overseeing the activity programme as well as training staff and ensuring everyone on activities (staff, students and International Group Leaders) have all the information they need.
Excursion Co-ordinator
The role of Excursion Co-ordinator is directly concerned with the welfare and enjoyment of overseas junior students. This requires the post-holder to not only perform all the duties expected from an activity leader but to also work with the Leisure Manager in ensuring the successful execution of a full range of programmed excursions and transfers. There will be a strong emphasis on assisting the Leisure Manager with planning and overseeing the excursion programme as well as training staff and ensuring everyone on excursions (staff, students and International Group Leaders) have all the information they need.
Activity Leader
The role of Activity Leader is directly concerned with the welfare and enjoyment of overseas junior students. This requires the post-holder to assist in a full range of activities and excursions both on and off site. Activity Leaders will also assist with airport transfers and offer constructive assistance as required to all aspects of the summer school operation. The ideal Activity Leader will be fun, energetic and outgoing but also have a high level of responsibility and authority. We aim for all our Activity Leaders to have as much fun as possible whilst always acting with high regard for the rules and policies of LAL and maintaining discipline throughout the course.