English Language Instructor

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.

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.