ENGLISH TRAINER

Typical tasks that may be carried out include:

• classroom management;

• planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups;

• preparing and setting tests, examination papers and exercises;

• marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;

• devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources;

• organising and getting involved in social and cultural activities such as sports competitions, school parties, dinners and excursions;

• attending and contributing to training sessions;

• participating in marketing events for the language school;

• preparing information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises;

• freelance teaching on a one-to-one basis;

• basic administration, such as keeping student registers and attendance records.

QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching English to speakers of other languages is open to all graduates, but the following subjects are particularly useful:

• education;

• English;

• linguistics;

• modern languages.

Skills

As well as having a good command of English and the relevant qualifications, you will need to show evidence of the following:

• a friendly and confident manner;

• good planning and organisation skills;

• the ability to work under pressure;

• flexibility and an adaptable teaching style;

• creative skills and ideas for planning practical and interesting lessons;

• excellent spoken and written communication skills;

• effective listening skills;

• sensitivity, tolerance and patience.