Jobs with Wimbledon School of English
At Wimbledon School of English we believe in promoting excellence and quality amongst our staff and therefore we employ professionals based on their skills, qualifications, experience, commitment, positive attitude towards cultural diversity and welfare of all international students.
We have over 55 years of experience helping to improve our students' English language skills, whether it be for personal, professional or academic reasons, within truly global surroundings. We are proud to have created a learning environment where people from different cultures and backgrounds feel part of a big family.
Host an international studentalarmClosing Date - 30th April 2023
Host an international student in the Wimbledon area and earn from GBP 145 to GBP 310 per week
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We are looking for friendly families to accommodate our overseas students aged from 12+
If you have a spare room and enjoy having visitors, please get in touch with our accommodation manager, Julie:
julie@wimbledon-school.ac.uk
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Director of Studies (Lord Wandsworth College)alarmClosing Date - 30th April 2023
The Director of Studies is directly responsible for the effective implementation of the academic programme, ensuring the Summer Centre maintains its reputation for high academic standards. You will lead a team of up to 15 teachers with varying degrees of experience, supporting them in all aspects of their role, including lesson planning, materials selection, class management, testing, and guiding them in new courses. Close liaison with the Centre Manager, Head of Welfare and Social Activities Manager will be required as part of the Centre Management Team. You will be organised, accurate, customer-oriented and have excellent interpersonal and team-working skills.
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To apply:
Download and complete the Staff Application Form
Email the application form to: Paul Greaves, Director of Young Learners
email: paul@wimbledon-school.ac.uk
Responsibilities: All LWC teaching staff
Key areas of responsibility:
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Teachers
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People management
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Students
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Quality standards
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GeneralAdministration–academic/courses
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Academic resources
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StudentSafeguarding, Welfare and Discipline including Health & Safety
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Public relations
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Other
In brief:
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable people to join us at WSE Juniors at Lord Wandsworth College where we host residential students aged 12 to 17. Lord Wandsworth College is located in lovely grounds in a beautiful part of the countryside on the Surrey/Hampshire border. It has excellent sports, classroom and dining facilities, and modern boarding houses. The small town of Hook is only 15 minutes away by road and Basingstoke is about 25 minutes away.
The course will run from 9 July to 5 August 2023, however it would be preferable if you are available from the end of June in order to prepare for the role.
Please download the full job description below.
Pay and conditions:
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Boys'/Girls' House Parents (Lord Wandworth College)alarmClosing Date - 30th April 2023
House Parents are responsible for ensuring the accommodation houses at Lord Wandsworth College are run efficiently and take an active role in student welfare, discipline and safeguarding, including health & safety. They ensure students are prepared for their classes and the activities programme, lead welcome activities for new students, hold daily meetings and distribute pocket money.
House Parents also contribute to afternoon and evening activities on certain days of the week.
For many students, House Parents are the primary contact for all welfare concerns. As you will be working with minors, you will be required to provide outstanding pastoral care and work in accordance with the Wimbledon School of English Juniors policy on Safeguarding Young People & Child Protection.
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To apply:
Download and complete the Staff Application Form
Email the application form to: Paul Greaves, Director of Young Learners
email: paul@wimbledon-school.ac.uk
Primary Objectives:
- Student Welfare, Health & Safety, Safeguarding
- Smooth running of Accommodation Houses
- Student support, discipline and counselling
- Effective liaison with Centre Manager, Director of Studies, and Social Activities Manager
- Accurate and up-to-date record keeping of student files 6. Participation in Social Activities Programme
In brief:
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable people to join us at WSE Juniors at Lord Wandsworth College where we host residential students aged 12 to 17. Lord Wandsworth College is located in lovely grounds in a beautiful part of the countryside on the Surrey/Hampshire border. It has excellent sports, classroom and dining facilities, and modern boarding houses. The small town of Hook is only 15 minutes away by road and Basingstoke is about 25 minutes away.
The course will run from 9 July to 5 August 2023, however it would be preferable if you are available from the end of June in order to prepare for the role.
Please download the full job description below.
Pay and conditions:
- Weekly salary of £430, as well as free board and lodgings at our centre (7 days/week).
- One 24-hour period off per week.
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Social Activities Leaders (Wimbledon School of English) Non-residential jobalarmClosing Date - 30th April 2023
Social Activities Leaders (SALs) are responsible for overseeing our students during sports and other activities, such as art, music, drama and many other creative activities. SALs also lead groups of students on excursions, help with airport transfers as well as help look after students during student downtime. Experience in any of the above, while desirable, is not essential. Candidates should, however, be able to demonstrate an ability to enthuse and lead groups of teenagers, be able to communicate effectively with learners of English and be willing to try new things. A number of non-residential positions are available to those who live close to Wimbledon School of English.
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To apply:
Download and complete the Staff Application Form
Email the application form to: Paul Greaves, Director of Young Learners
email: paul@wimbledon-school.ac.uk
Key areas of responsibility (residential and non-residential):
- Leading sporting and non-sporting activities and off-site excursions with groups of students with a range of ages, nationalities and communicative ability in English.
- Preparation of activities in line with Summer School Programme requirements.
- Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students.
- Assistance with student welfare.
- Helping to maintain good order and discipline amongst the students and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are on WSE and host school premises and when they are on excursions.
- Attendance at Social Activities Leaders’ and general staff meetings, including regular afternoon meetings with the Juniors Activities Manager.
- All administrative duties connected with the post of Social Activities Leader.
In brief:
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable people to join us at WSE Juniors at Wimbledon School of English where we welcome students aged 14 to 17.
The course will run from 25 June to 13 August 2023. We welcome applicants who can work a minimum of four weeks during this time.
Please download the full job description below.
Pay and conditions:
- Weekly salary of £340-£435
- One 24-hour period off per week
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Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (Lord Wandsworth College)alarmClosing Date - 30th April 2023
Teachers at WSE Juniors Summer Centres take an active role in the life of the school. Candidates should be highly motivated, professional, innovative, and CELTA or Cert TESOL qualified. Applicants should have experience in teaching all levels from A2 to C1, a strong desire to work with children and an interest in contributing to all aspects of the summer centre, including social activities and excursions. We are a strong advocate of continuous professional development and employment will include weekly developmental workshops.
As you will be working with minors, you will be required to provide outstanding pastoral care and work in accordance with the WSE Juniors policy on Safeguarding Young People & Child Protection.
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To apply:
Download and complete the Staff Application Form
Email the application form to: Paul Greaves, Director of Young Learners
email: paul@wimbledon-school.ac.uk
Primary Objectives:
Provision of quality teaching in order to maximise learning of all students, catering for varying levels of student groups. Awareness of the welfare of students. Working as part of a teaching team and supporting team members as appropriate.
In brief:
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable people to join us at WSE Juniors at Lord Wandsworth College where we host residential students aged 12 to 17. Lord Wandsworth College is located in lovely grounds in a beautiful part of the countryside on the Surrey/Hampshire border. It has excellent sports, classroom and dining facilities, and modern boarding houses. The small town of Hook is only 15 minutes away by road and Basingstoke is about 25 minutes away.
The course will run from 9 July to 5 August 2023, however it would be preferable if you are available from the end of June in order to prepare for the role.
Please download the full job description below.
Pay and conditions:
- Weekly salary of £585, as well as including board and lodgings at our centre (7 days/week)
- One 24-hour period off per week
- Non-residential teaching positions are also available with a weekly salary of £495-£540, depending on qualification & experience
- Important: applicants will not be accepted without a first degree plus CELTA or equivalent, or relevant QTS
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Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (Wimbledon School of English) Non ResidentialalarmClosing Date - 30th April 2023
Teachers at WSE Juniors Summer Centres take an active role in the life of the school. Candidates should be highly motivated, professional, innovative, and CELTA or Cert TESOL qualified. Applicants should have experience in teaching all levels from A2 to C1, a strong desire to work with children and an interest in contributing to all aspects of the summer centre, including social activities and excursions. We are a strong advocate of continuous professional development and employment will include weekly developmental workshops. As you will be working with minors, you will be required to provide outstanding pastoral care and work in accordance with the WSE Juniors policy on Safeguarding Young People & Child Protection.
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To apply:
Download and complete the Staff Application Form
Email the application form to: Paul Greaves, Director of Young Learners
email: paul@wimbledon-school.ac.uk
Primary Objectives:
Provision of quality teaching in order to maximise learning of all students, catering for varying levels of student groups. Awareness of the welfare of students. Working as part of a teaching team and supporting team members as appropriate.
In brief:
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable people to join us at WSE Juniors at Wimbledon School of English where we welcome students aged 14 to 17.
The course will run from 25 June to 13 August 2023.
Please download the full job description below.
Pay and conditions:
- Weekly salary of £570
- One 24-hour period off per week
- Important: applicants will not be accepted without a first degree plus CELTA or equivalent, or relevant QTS
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Summer Administration OfficeralarmClosing Date - 31st March 2023
Primary objectives:
To ensure all visitors, students and customers receive exceptional customer service
To ensure students and customer enquiries are responded to promptly and well
To ensure all administration tasks are carried out accurately and efficiently
To ensure all internal information & publicity is accurate & up to date, whether on e-wimbledon, screens
posters etc.
To ensure all noticeboards, school signs, brochure displays etc are up-to-date and well presented
To ensure all students are provided with good welfare support at all times.
To provide support for other departments within the school including accommodation and registration.
Responsibilities (shared with other members of the Reception team)
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- 40 hours per week
- £25K per annum pro rata ( + additional earning possibilities)
- Start date March/April – end August
- Interview from 15th February
- Closing date: 3rd March
To apply: please email your CV to:
julia@wimbledon-school.ac.uk
Company Objectives:
To provide a quality, professional service at accessible prices and to offer consistently better service provision than our main competitors & for this to be perceived by our clients and competitors.
Reception
- General Reception duties
- Answer incoming phone calls
- Greet visitors & show round school
- Look after walk-in potential clients & encourage them to enrol
- Deal with all in-house student enquiries
- Handle a wide variety of telephone & email enquiries from existing and potential students, ETOs ( school partners) and members of the public. Either deal with enquiries personally or refer to the most appropriate person
- Take & record payments from students for a range of services.
Administration
- Ensure all information documents on the online learning platform are up to date
- The production & updating of all in-house information sheets, posters etc
- Ensure all school signage is up to date
- Maintain the student feedback questionnaires spreadsheet
- Enter student registration details onto the system
- Welcome students on a Monday morning
- Produce a range of letters to assist students
- Make up student cards, lanyards and enter loan cards onto the school system
- Maintain & update student records including holidays, course & date changes, visa records
- Carry out the weekly weekend new arrivals check
- Keep Reception, the libraries, all brochure displays & all general notice-boards up to date, neat and tidy, replenishing supplies of leaflets and notices
- Filing
- Any other administrative tasks required in Reception
- Any administrative support as required to support the junior summer centre
Departmental support
- Provide support for the accommodation department and the registration department at busy times of the year
- Cover all aspects of the role during staff absences
Social Programme
- Help with the administration of the social programme
- Assist with the running of the Monday afternoon New Student Parties
- Assist with any other activities as required
Student Welfare & Child Protection
Duties include the following
- Report any welfare or child safeguarding problem immediately and provide help and support where necessary to the student concerned. Keep the Principal, Operations Director, DSL and DSP informed at all times.
- Liaise with DSL, DSP and Director of Studies to deal with any issues/problems which arise.
Other
- Deputise for members of the administration team in their absence including activities manager.
- Share the duty phone on a rota with other staff
Other work as requested by the Groups and Activities manager, Managing Director, Operations Director & Principal.
Person specification:
Customer service oriented
Team person
Organised
Self starter
Attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication
Quick worker
Well presented
Positive “can do” attitude to work
Motivated, cheerful, approachable and dynamic
Excellent IT skills
Understanding of excellent customer service
Happy to do menial tasks
Good communicator internally and externally
Able to do pre-arranged overtime as necessary at busy times
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