English Language Instructor

Job Description

The primary role of the English Instructor is to deliver the English
curriculum to the military students in accordance with all processes and
policies at the QTI. The role will involve teaching, and supporting the
creation, maintenance and delivery of the English programme to specific
standards in the Foundation department.

The role will involve engaging in regular feedback meetings with Senior
Instructors, in support of continuous improvement of the instructor’s class and
the department as a whole. Taking ownership of their class and leading by
example, the instructor must demonstrate professionalism and flexibility. The
instructor must also demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional
development and continuous improvement initiatives within the QTI.

Key aspects of the English Instructor role are:

• Effective
  delivery of the curriculum in accordance with relevant policies and
  procedures within the QTI.
• Ensuring
  military students make good progress as measured against the CEFR.
• Support
  the development of the department and instructors by identifying opportunities
  for continuous improvement.
• Support a
  culture of reflection and improvement, and show a passion for teaching with
  a can-do, solution focused attitude.
• Work
  collaboratively with all English instructors, and instructors of other
  subjects, to provide students with the best chance of success in the
  Foundation programme.
• Regularly
  report student progress, attendance and behaviour to Foundation management.
• Engage
  with the QTI’s performance management policy effectively to ensure objectives
  are met.

1: Operate within
all mandated SHE guidelines.

·       Demonstrate
excellent SHE behaviour and undertake all mandatory trainings.

2: Undertake all
core job duties.

·       Teach English to
military students in preparation for Engineering programmes.

·       Apply and ensure
consistent rules of classroom behaviour.

·       Carry out
administrative tasks within the QTI, ensuring all student data is captured.

·       Provide cover teaching
in the event of absences.

·       Provide support to
all students throughout the learning journey of the QTI.

3: Plan and teach
effectively.

·       Deliver lessons
using a variety of differentiated instructional techniques that are appropriate
for the context and meet the needs of students.

·       Design and develop supplementary
course materials to set standards.

·       Provide ongoing oral
and written feedback to students.

·       Prepare lesson
plans, including full plans for observed lessons.

4: Maintain optimal operational
performance in all areas of job duties.

·       Support course
development, implementation and review.

·       Operate using proper
lines of communication.

·       Engage with new
technology.

5: Record, share and
analyse all necessary data within required timeframes.

·       Assess students and
provide both formative and summative evaluations.

·       Ensure all data is
recorded accurately and on time.

6: Maintain a
positive relationship with the military.

·       Interact positively
with military personnel.

·       Respect rules of the
military environment.

Requirements

Required:

• Holds qualified teacher’s status/has relevant education and
  training qualification e.g. CELTA, TESOL, PGCE, and MA, BA in
  ELT/TESOL/Education
• Relevant
  experience teaching English to international students in a range of
  contexts, especially in the Middle East desirable but not essential.
• Experience
  of IELTS teaching and examinations.

• Experience within a military setting desirable.
  
• Demonstrable soft skills across a multi-disciplinary
  department.
  
• Ability to use different teaching and administrative
  technologies.