Hourly Paid Teacher

Kaplan International Languages - Mission Statement and Core Values

Kaplan helps individuals achieve their educational and career goals. We build futures one success story
at a time. Our core values of Integrity, Knowledge, Results, Support and Opportunity define our
company culture and provide the framework for what we deliver to our customers and employees
each day. We succeed when our students succeed. All Kaplan divisions, including Kaplan International
Languages, share the same Mission and Values as our parent company, Kaplan, Inc.

Location

The post is based in one KI Languages location (as specified by advert or as per your contract) but
may require occasional attendance at other sites within the UK or Ireland and online.
Reports
This position reports to the Director of Studies.

Objective

Teachers deliver well planned, engaging and successful lessons in line with the KI Languages Teaching
Standards. They ensure all students have the best Kaplan Experience through top quality customer
service and by making the welfare and safeguarding of students a priority.

Duties

Teaching
•To plan, prepare and deliver lessons in accordance with the standards outlined in the KI Languages
Teaching Standards
•To conduct regular tutorials in accordance with the KI Languages Independent Learning policy
•To set homework in line with school policy including exercises on K+ Online and ensure all
homework is returned within 1 week

Academic
• To produce regular personalised reports on student progress when required
•To promote independent learning via needs analysis, tutorials, support and reports
•To write lesson plans as and when requested by the Director of Studies for example for twice yearly
formal observations, inspections or professional development purposes
•To contribute to the development of KI Languages materials though trialling and feedback
•To assist in the testing and placement of new and existing students if required

Administrative
•To keep accurate and up to date records of work done and materials used in class
•To complete the attendance portal within 10 minutes of each lesson starting (or returning from
break) and report any absences according to school procedure

Customer Service
•To provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers at all times
•To assist students and others with enquiries and requests efficiently and effectively, and to know
where to direct those in need of assistance if unable to provide it
•To be helpful and courteous to students and their representatives

Compliance
•To have a good working knowledge and understanding of procedural documents and KI Languages
policies relevant to the role
•All employees of Kaplan International Languages have a responsibility for data protection. They are
obliged to undertake training and have a duty to adhere to our Data Protection policies

General
•To attend the teachers’ meeting once per week
•To be proactive about both your personal and professional development including
attendance/completion of all compulsory training sessions and to actively participate in any
training offered
•To undertake other duties as deemed necessary by line manager

Welfare
•All members of the school team are responsible for all aspects of our students safeguarding and
welfare in conjunction with the wider school and company management teams

Safeguarding
•To be aware of who is the Local Safeguarding Officer / Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and who
is the deputy DSL in the school
•To be aware of how to identify safeguarding concerns and how to appropriately respond to these
•To complete, in a timely fashion, any safeguarding training assigned to you
•To report any safeguarding concerns to the Local Safeguarding Officer / Designated Safeguarding
Lead (DSL) or deputy DSL in the school

Essential
•Bachelor’s degree
•TEFLI Status - For example via a CELTA or equivalent

Desirable
•Qualified EFL examiner status (Cambridge/IELTS)

Experience (Desirable)
•Experience in administration work (preferably in an ELT environment)
•Experience in developing learner autonomy
•Experience in effective student counselling and tutorials
•Experience in student assessment
•Experience in teaching a variety of levels
•Experience in teaching exam preparation and/or business classes
•Experience in using IWB’s in the classroom
•Experience in working in a customer-facing environment

Competencies (in alphabetical order)
•Ability to develop learner autonomy with students
•Ability to find and present solutions to problems
•Ability to motivate students to achieve goals
•Ability to relate to and build rapport with international students
•Ability to teach effectively, achieve results and inspire students to learn
•Ability to use initiative when required
•Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as a member of a team
•Excellent communication skills
•Excellent IT skills including MS Office
•Excellent organisation skills and ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
•Exceptional customer service ethos
•High level of patience and approachability
•Knowledge of IWB programs and educational technology
•Strong attention to detail and high level of data accuracy

Special Requirements
The post holder will be required to have a DBS/Disclosure Scotland/Garda Vetting check

Equal Opportunities statement
At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide
equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless
of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity,
race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.