LSE Summer Schools

Information Pack 2020

Contents • About our School

• The Recruitment Process

• A Day in the Life of a Teacher

• A Day in the Life of an Activity Leader

• Job Descriptions

• FAQs

Greetings!

Thank you for your interest in working for our summer school here at Liverpool School of English. We are enormously proud of our international summer school. Since 1999, we have welcomed young learners from more than 70 countries to Liverpool for our English Language and Culture course.

Who are we?

Since 1999 we have provided English language training in a stimulating and supportive environment where students learn effectively, succeed in achieving their goals and enjoy an exceptional experience. Liverpool is a wonderful destination for international students, large enough to be lively and exciting yet small enough to be relaxed and easy to get around. In 2015 Liverpool was found to be the UK's friendliest city in the country and our city centre location makes it easy for our students to enjoy the many cultural attractions that Liverpool is famous for. Our main school is open year round and situated in a beautiful, Grade II listed building in the heart of the Knowledge Quarter next to Liverpool John Moores University and The University of Liverpool.

Summer School

We are now in our 21st year of running our successful Junior Summer Schools. Our centres are accredited by the British Council for the provision of high quality summer courses for students aged from 10-17 years, unless they turn 18 in their final school year. Students stay in either homestay or residence (university hall-style) accommodation and will typically spend the mornings in class studying English as a foreign language and their afternoons, evenings and weekends enjoying activities and excursions. We operate courses across a number of sites in Liverpool as well as in London. We are now seeking engaging and enthusiastic Teachers, motivating and encouraging Activity Leaders and caring, approachable and adaptable House Parents to join our summer schools and play an integral part in our students’ LSE journey by encouraging them to Learn, Succeed and Enjoy their time with us!

Liverpool International

Summer School (LISS)

International Summer

School

Mixed nationality classes

Aged 10-17

Residential and homestay

INPS Liverpool

Italian government funded

group

Italian students

Aged 12-18

Residential only

INPS London

Italian government funded

group

Italian students

Aged 12-18

Residential only

Liverpool School of English Summer Schools

The Recruitment Process

Once you have decided which role you would like to apply for, please submit your application online through our Google Form. Don’t forget to include your up to date CV, teaching qualification certificate/s (if applicable) and explain any gaps in your employment history. If successful, we will email you within 4 weeks of your application submission to arrange your interview. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder. If you are local, you will be invited to attend your interview in person at the main school. If you are not based in the North West, we will arrange an online interview through Skype. You can expect the interview to last around 40 minutes. To prepare for the interview please read the information in this pack for the role you are applying for.

Please see the recruitment process below:

As an employer that is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding, we also need to mention the following conditions of employment:

• All references will be followed up before offering you a position.

Reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason why you should

not be employed in situations where you have responsibility for or substantial contact

with persons under the age of 18 and may be contacted during any point of the

recruitment process.

• You will also be required to sign a statement in your conditions of employment confirming the same.

• If you are based in the UK, an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and Children’s Barred List Check will be applied for at the expense of the school if you do not already possess one. If you are not cleared on the DBS, we will contact you requesting further information and will make an informed decision on the information supplied.

• If you have been working outside the UK, we require a police check from the country you have lived in for the last 3 years and for a minimum of 6 months.

• Proof of identity and qualifications will be required at interview.

• Any gaps in your CV must be explained on your application and discussed at interview.

We look forward to receiving your application! Kind regards,

The LSE Recruitment Team

Teaching at LSE Summer Schools

Our LSE teachers are enthusiastic and take responsibility for innovative and

dynamic lesson planning and teaching. The role also entails academic

duties, class registration, monitoring student progress and writing reports to

achieve the objectives written in our syllabus.

During peak weeks, we will operate a

zig zag timetable. The corresponding

rota is for 40 hours per week and will

consist of consisting of 30 teaching

contact hours and other associated

duties commensurate with the role.

Teachers will also assist with supervision duties on a rota basis, student

testing and be responsible for looking after classrooms and college property

as well as monitoring student welfare both in and out of the classroom.

Staff are required to share necessary concerns and information with

Designated Safeguarding Leads to ensure the safety and welfare of the

students are continuously upheld.

During non-peak weeks, as part of the role Teachers will fully participate in

activities and excursions and the corresponding number of hours during non-

peak weeks is 44 hours per week. Confirmation of this will be confirmed

closer to the time.

Lessons are taught to multilingual classes

of all levels and split by age groups.

Classes include General English, project

work and task based learning through our

bespoke course material the LSE Passport.

We have developed our own textbooks with National Geographic which

cater to the students’ needs and offer an innovative subject base with which

to engage the learners. All materials will be provided along with access to

online extension tasks, lesson planners and classroom software.

The LSE Passport has consistently been

developed throughout the years to engage

students, not only on activities but also back in

the classroom. Teachers are provided with

lesson plans for each activity and will be given

training during the induction on how to

implement the resources to their full extent.

Liverpool School of English is committed to staff development and CPD

sessions are held once a week for teachers in order to help their skills

develop further. These sessions are included in the contracted hours.

We also operate a buddy system where newer staff will be placed with

more experienced staff members for planning support and lesson

development.

As a commitment to our British Council

standards, we observe all teachers at least

once during their contract for 20 minutes. This

will be conducted by our Summer School

Director of Studies and includes a

pre-observation meeting, reviewing the lesson

plan produced for the part of the lesson being

observed and a post–observation meeting for

feedback.

Morning and afternoon lessons

Meet with the Academic Manager or

Course Coordinator before class who will

advise you of any academic updates.

Lessons: Lessons are split into two parts

with a fifteen minute break in between.

The first part will focus on general English

specifically designed for short summer

courses for teenagers. The second part will

focus on project work and students will

also get to bring everything they have

learnt on their trips back into the classroom

through the use of our LSE Passport.

CPD

You will be required to attend some

sessions of Continued Professional

Development with the Director of Studies

which will be scheduled on specific

afternoons, and the same session will be

run at least twice throughout the week.

Placement Testing and Induction

Upon arrival, new students will be tested

and placed in correct levels according to

their results. If you are not scheduled to

teach existing students, you will administer

and mark the tests for incoming students.

You may also be involved in induction,

whereby you will assist centre

management on talking students through

all the relevant information on their stay.

Evenings

If you are not on dinner duty, you will then

have the evenings to relax and enjoy your

free time.

Meal times

Have lunch/dinner with the other staff and

students. Meal time supervision is one of

your duties and will run on a rota basis. If

you are on duty, you will need to assist

students and ensure they are on their best

behaviour in the dining hall.

A day in the life of a Summer School Teacher with the Liverpool School of English

Job Description

Job Title Summer School Teacher (may include activities)

Reports To Academic Manager and Centre Manager

Main Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning • Have read and understood the LSE Teacher Guide and course mate-

rials and be fully conversant with LSE’s policies for the welfare and

protection of children.

• Assist in carrying out student induction, placement tests and marking.

• Ensure a positive and safe learning atmosphere within the class-

room.

• Demonstrate an ability to plan lessons effectively, appropriate to

both the course objectives and the needs of students.

• Show sound knowledge of the linguistic systems of English and be

able to model both spoken and written English appropriately.

• Demonstrate an ability to manage resources appropriately and ef-

fectively to facilitate learning.

• Attend academic meetings and CPD sessions as specified by the

DoS or Academic Manager

• Use appropriate feedback and correction techniques.

Welfare/Other • Have read and understood the Employee Handbook.

• Carry out mealtime and general supervision duties as per rota.

• Assist with student arrivals and departures as per rota.

• Assist in closing the centre and returning equipment if working dur-

ing the last week.

• Mandatory participation in staff induction days.

• Have read the Safeguarding policy and undertaken training

• Fully participate in excursions and evening activities where required.

• Maintain a professional relationship with staff from Liverpool School

of English, transport companies, venue staff, students and Group

Leaders.

• Comply with the Liverpool School of English policies and procedures

and undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of re-

sponsibility of the post.

This job description summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks. It is not a

definitive list of all the tasks to be undertaken as those can be varied from time to time at

the discretion of Head Office or the Centre Management Team.

Compiled by NW— Nov 2019

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Education Level Educated to degree level

Professional Qualifications

Cambridge CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or

PGCE in English/Modern Languages

with ELT/TESOL subsidiary/Primary

A qualification relevant to teaching Young Learners

Experience Previous experience of teaching engag-

ing and dynamic EFL classes

Previous experience of work-ing on residential pro-grammes Experience of working with teenagers

Personal Skills and Qualities

Have awareness of and maintain appro-

priate boundaries in relations with

students

IT literate with interactive whiteboard ex-

perience

Enthusiastic and flexible

Ability to be patient with teenagers

Initiative and leadership skills Excellent communication and interperson-

al skills Time management Ability to work calmly and to a high

standard under pressure Organisational skills accompanied by a

pro-active, can-do attitude

Enjoy working with children and teenag-ers from other cultures

Consistently promote the school’s ethos

and values by acting as a role model

to the students.

Adhere to the school’s smart casual dress code policy.

Awareness of Safeguarding First Aid certificate An interest in sports/arts & crafts/drama

Activities at LSE Summer Schools

Our LSE Activity Leaders are confident in leading fun and exciting activities

and excursions for our students.

Activity Leaders will also assist with

supervision duties on a rota basis

and be responsible for monitoring

student welfare both on activities

and excursions and on site at the

summer school. Staff are required to

share necessary concerns and

information with Designated

Safeguarding Leads to ensure the

safety and welfare of the students are continuously upheld.

The LSE Passport has consistently been developed

throughout the years to engage students, not only

on activities but also back in the classroom. Activity

Leaders are provided with their own passport with

guides on how to run the activity, tips and advice

on encouraging students to complete their passport

as well as all of the answers to the questions. Staff

will be given training during the induction on how to

implement the resources to their full extent.

As a commitment to our British Council

standards, we observe all Activity

Leaders at least once during their

contract for 20 minutes. This will be

conducted by the Activity Manager,

Activity Coordinator or member of Head

Office and includes a pre-observation

meeting to discuss skills that will be

observed in addition to a post–

observation meeting for feedback.

Mornings or Afternoons (dependent on timetable)

The main role of an Activity Leader on excursions is to

ensure that all students and Group Leaders know what

they are doing, that they are participating fully, having fun

and are safe at all times.

The students will have a task to complete on their activity

in their LSE Passport to Liverpool and you will be

responsible for ensuring that they complete this.

You will need to supervise students and ensure their

safety and welfare at all times. Make sure all students are

aware of the behaviour that is expected of them while

they are out and about.

As you are the main point of contact on activities you will

need to answer any questions from accompanying Group

Leaders and deal with any queries to do with transport

and the attractions and facilities.

If you are in Liverpool you will get to visit places such as

LFC, and the Beatles Story and if you are in London you

will visit the Tate, the London Eye and Madame

Tussauds!

Full Day Excursions

Staff and students will be go on full day excursions

during the week and at weekends. It is the role of the

Activity Leaders to manage these days, overseeing the

logistics, liaising with transport companies and museums/

venues. It will be your responsibility to ensure the

students are safe and enjoying their trips.

You will get to visit places such as London, York, the

Lake District and Manchester!

Arrivals and Departure Days

Arrival and departure days will be very busy for the team.

You will need to help the management team to make

sure that everything runs smoothly. This is the first

impression the students get of our school and we want to

make sure it is a good one!

Evenings

You will work as a team to deliver fun and

engaging evening activities by encouraging students to

participate fully and make sure they know what they have

to do. Motivate the students to mix with other nationalities

to practice their English and make new friends.

As you are the main point of contact on the evening

activities you will be responsible for dealing with any

queries to do with facilities and equipment. Evening

activities include a disco, karaoke, games night and quiz

night. You may also be on the rota for night patrol .

Mealtimes

Have meals with the other staff and students. Supervise

students in the dining hall on a rota basis.

A day in the life of a Summer School Activity Leader

with the Liverpool School of English

Job Description

Job Title Activity Leader

Reports To Activity Manager and Activity Coordinator

Main Responsibilities

• Have read and understood the Activity Leader Handbook and be fully con-

versant with LSE’s policies for the welfare and protection of children.

• Mandatory participation in staff induction days prior to students’ arrival.

• Attend first aid training

• Ensure that a high quality activities and excursions programme is delivered

following the Liverpool School of English guidelines.

• Attend all activity and excursion briefings.

• Research excursion destinations prior to departure to gain a working

knowledge of the area and learn relevant important facts.

• Read activity packs and risk assessments issued by the Activity Manager or

Coordinator before the scheduled trips to ensure confidence, safety and

knowledge on the trips

• Work with the Activity Manager to ensure all activities and excursions run

smoothly, making the safety and welfare of students a priority at all times.

• Motivate and encourage large groups of children and teenagers while

leading activities and excursions. Ensure the associated task in the LSE

Passport is completed on each trip.

• Liaise fully with Group Leaders on a daily basis regarding activities, stu-

dents’ welfare and excursions

• Give briefings to the students and Group Leaders prior to the activities start-

ing regarding the schedule of the trip

• To be courteous and provide a welcoming environment for students, staff

and group leaders

• Assist in setting up necessary equipment prior to the activities starting (for

example the disco night and fashion show).

• Carry out mealtime and accommodation supervision duties as per rota.

• Assist with student arrivals and departures where necessary

• Maintain a professional relationship with staff from Liverpool School of Eng-

lish, transport companies, venue staff, students and Group Leaders.

• Open/close the centre with centre management by unpacking/packing and

returning all activity equipment with stock lists.

• Have read the Safeguarding policy and undertaken training.

• Comply with all of the school’s policies and procedures and undertake any

other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.

• Have read and understood the School’s Employee Handbook. This job description summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks. It is not a de-

finitive list of all the tasks to be undertaken as those can be varied from time to time at the

discretion of Head Office or the Centre Management Team.

Compiled by NW— Nov 2019

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Education Level

Educated to A-Level stand-

ard or equivalent

Professional Qualifications

Relevant qualification e.g.

sports, teaching, coach-

ing or drama

Awareness of safeguarding

First Aid Certificate

Certificate from The Duke of

Edinburgh's Award

Scheme

Experience Have worked as part of a team and independently Previous leadership/tour

guide role, managing

large groups

Knowledge and prior expe-

rience of visiting UK’s

main cities and attrac-

tions

Have worked on residen-

tial/ leisure programmes

Previous experience of

working with minors

Prior experience of public

speaking

Personal Skills and Qualities

• Confident and engaging personality

• High levels of energy and enthusiasm

• Organisational skills accompanied by a

pro-active, can-do attitude

• Customer Service based approach

• Have awareness of and maintain appropriate

boundaries in relations with students

• Flexibility and initiative to coincide with business

operations

• Ability to be patient with teenagers

• Initiative and leadership skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Time management

• Ability to work calmly and to a high standard

under pressure

• Enjoy working with children and teenagers from

other cultures

• Adhere to the school’s dress code policy.

• Consistently promote the school’s ethos and val-

ues by acting as a role model to the students.

IT literate

FAQs Why work for Liverpool School of English?

As well as offering a fun and stimulating working environment where you can

develop your skills, we also offer:

• Competitive rates of pay

• Free city centre accommodation with private bathroom and full board catering (breakfast, lunch and dinner). A bedding pack is provided but you will need to bring towels.

• Professional development sessions including feedback and planning time for teachers.

• Continuous support from our local Head Office staff in addition to support and guidance from our returning staff

• Pay in lieu of any unspent holiday is paid at the end of the contract at a rate of 12.07%

We review staff performance regularly and may offer promotions to the staff that make an outstanding contribution to the team and ready to take on more responsibilities either during their current contract or if they are returning the following year.

How often do I get paid?

Payment will be weekly and will reach your bank account every Friday.

What do I need to know about the students?

Some of our courses consist of closed groups whereby all the students are Italian.

Others are mixed and students are from all over the world. Summer School

students are aged between 10 and 17 and may choose to stay in homestay or in

one of our summer residences. All of our students come to the Liverpool School of

English to improve their English, learn more about British culture, meet new people

and have fun!

Is there a dress code?

For the classroom, the dress code is smart casual and whilst on activities and

excursions, a school t-shirt will be provided. You are expected to dress

appropriately according to activity. Vests, beach wear, bare shoulders and bare

feet are not acceptable in the classroom or on excursions. Clothing must not be

revealing, shabby or dirty.

What documents do I need to bring?

For our new staff please ensure you bring with you on your first day:

Original qualification certificates (degree, teaching qualification. First Aid,

Original identification documents (passport, ID card, Birth certificate, driving licence)

Original DBS and/or international police check certificate.

Please be aware that failure to show your original documents on your first day of

induction will delay your start date and may result in cancellation of your contract.

Do I have to be residential?

Not at all. We simply offer free catered accommodation with our positions for ease of

access to the summer school and to provide an enhanced level of supervision for our

students.

Accommodation consists of single bedrooms with a private bathroom. Kitchen and

living areas are shared with other staff members or group leaders. Our residential

positions also include full board catering.

Please be aware that after your induction period or in exceptional circumstances, we

may require you to change rooms or accommodation providers, however we will

notify you if this is to happen.

Do I need to have a UK bank account and a National Insurance Number?

In order to be paid you need to have a UK bank account. If you don’t have a

National Insurance Number you can still get paid but once you start working HMRC

may get in touch with you to advise you of further steps to take with regard to obtain-

ing an NI Number. For more details on how to apply for one please see the following

link:

https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number