Teacher of English for Future Technologists (Summer Fixed Term)

What's on Offer:

Location: Bedford
Salary: Between £534-£549 per week (Commensurate with experience)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Summer Contract (Available During June 2025 – July 2025)
Hours: 30 hours per week

Team Member Benefits:
Accommodation: Free (residential roles only)
Meals: 3 meals per day, catering to dietary and religious requirements 
Career Development: Comprehensive paid training & career development
Culture: Friendly & supportive multicultural working environment
Wellbeing: Dedicated Mental Health Champions
Rewards: Team Members Recognition Awards

Annual Leave: Annual leave accrual 12.07% to be paid at end of fixed term contract

Induction: Paid inductions subject to completing full contractual contract

Bonus for Eligible Returners: £20 per week

Overview:

Teachers on our Future Technologists summer programme are responsible for delivering effective lessons with measurable outcomes and acting as facilitators for First Lego League® sessions, including the Robot Games, to our learners from all over the world. There is some necessary paperwork to complete and weekly reports to write for students. You will adhere to BSC Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies while working with us. You might be asked to participate in non-academic duties if the need arises. The main duties and responsibilities are listed below:

Duties:

• Plan and Deliver language focused and engaging lessons.
• Teach 30 hours a week + 12 hours of activities/excursions/pastoral duties
• Work 6 days a week (Monday-Sunday)
• Follow BSC Future technologists’ syllabus
• Communicate enthusiasm and instil confidence in learners particularly in regard to STEM topics
• Complete weekly planners, attendance sheets, and student reports
• Be observed and receive feedback
• Work as part of the academic team and support the summer team as a whole
• Attend and participate in academic meetings and INSETT sessions
• Complete pre-employment curriculum training
• Assist with placement testing 
• Attend induction held at the centre
• Remain professional at all times
• Comply with BSC Uniform Policy (BSC t-shirts are provided
• Comply with BSC Centre rules and regulations

Child Protection & Safeguarding

• Familiarise yourself with the BSC Young Learners Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and BSC Safeguarding Policy.
• To adhere to the BSC Young Learners Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and BSC Safeguarding Policy.
• Report any student absence to the Welfare Team and Director of Studies
• Report safeguarding issues if/when they occur
• Complete BSC Safeguarding Level 1 Online before you arrive at the centre

Other

• Work positively as part of a team
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Attend and participate in all centre team meetings.  
• Act in the welfare of the students at all times
• To carry out any duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Centre

Qualifications and Experience:

• CELTA/ Trinity TESOL/ B.Ed. in TEFL/TESOL/ PGCE in languages with QTS plus experience teaching ESL students
• Experience working with young learners is desirable
• High level of computer literacy, particularly MS Office, email, and use of databases 
• Excellent lesson planning skills 
• Have an interest in problem-solving and STEM-related topics
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, with a focus on fostering creative thinking and enthusiasm in students
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to work well in a team 
• Ability to remain calm under pressure 
• Enthusiasm for summer school life  
• Right to work in the UK/EU (depending on the respective centre)
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.
• Knowledge of First Lego League programme is desirable but not essential

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
 At BSC Education we believe in empowering individuals, celebrating diversity and striving for equality. We foster an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all interest in joining our team. 
  
 Successful applicants will undergo our safer recruitment checks in line with our Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy & our Recruitment Policy, including Scottish PVG Scheme, an Enhanced DBS Check, Barred List, Prohibition Lists check and overseas criminal record check (if applicable). Overseas criminal record checks are required for anyone who has lived abroad for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years, whilst aged 18 years or older and the applicant is solely responsible for the costs for the overseas criminal record check.
 
 All BSC colleagues must operate in line with our team-led Vision, Mission & Values as outlined below:
  
 BSC VISION: To provide customers with steppingstones to their future by delivering outstanding and transformational learning experiences.
 BSC MISSION: By believing that “Great Things Start Here” and standing behind all that this means. If we believe it, our customers will achieve it!


 BSC VALUES:
 AIM HIGHER: We proactively make suggestions and solutions for challenges and opportunities.
 COLLABORATE: We are team players - we treat everyone with respect and understand that we succeed collectively, not as individuals.
 COMMUNICATE: We communicate in a timely way with clarity, respect and transparency.
 CUSTOMER FOCUS: We seek to provide consistent high-quality experiences that customers will remember.
 TEAM FOCUS: We seek to reward and recognise   excellence and innovation within our employees.
 
 The above list of job responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope, grading of the post and at the request by management.
 
 We are committed to providing a creative, rewarding and successful learning and working environment for our students and team.