Cork English College

Recruitment

Cork English College is now recruiting for the following positions.

Part time trainers

For a course to run from end September 2013 to mid December 2013.

Location: Cork

Job Specification:

The ideal candidates should have a high level of expertise as well as an M.A. or similar qualification in
business-related subjects such as commerce, business administration, ICT, etc. Suitable candidates
should also have the ability to impart knowledge and skills effectively to others. A teaching qualification
is desirable as is previous experience of teaching similar courses at third level.

Course will include the following modules:

• 1. Marketing
• 2. Communication & Negotiation
• 3. Quantitative Management Tools
• 4. ICT – advanced IT
• 5. Business Environment
• 6. Management
• 7. Business English

Teaching Staff Requirements:

• Be able to teach programme content in a coherent manner taking into consideration that the course participants are not native speakers and tailoring own language to accommodate this.
• Be able to compile course content based on the course outline as given by CEC.
• Ensure that all aspects on the course outline are included in the programme content.
• Design ,correct and grade an exam at the end of the module to assess content covered and ability of student to communicate the content.
• Identify students who may have particular weaknesses and instruct students on how to overcome these.
• Be innovative in the approach to teaching course content so that it is both informative and enjoyable for the course participants.
• Prepare handouts on course content appropriate to the level of the students.
• Ensure students have understood course content.
• Give students guidance on how to approach academic writing tasks.
• Encourage students to do self-study and to interact efficiently in groups as well as developing autonomy in learning and taking responsibility for their work and the work of others.
• Encourage course participants to be in a position to explain key concepts of the course content.
• Ensure students can demonstrate a broad range of research and communications skills and tools.
• Ensure students can utilise a range of academic research, investigate and evaluative skills.
• Motivate students to apply contemporary academic investigative and research skills.

Please apply per email to Carol Gardezi: carol@corkenglishcollege.ie. Please include details on all relevant qualifications and teaching experience. A copy of CV and qualifications should be attached .

Centre Managers

Location: Cork

The Junior Centre Manager tasks include the following:

The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a managerial role, should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well under pressure. Candidates should include evidence of previous experience in the application. Send your CV to Carol Gardezi: info@corkenglishcollege.ie

Director of Studies

Location: Cork

The Junior Centre Director of Studies tasks and responsibilities include the following:

• Organise the timetable on a weekly basis taking into account teaching experience/ level preferences/special requests
• Complete all paperwork associated with the role of DoS and maintain all paperwork for handover to main centre at end of junior centre term
• Hold staff meetings
• Assist teachers with ideas and suggestions when necessary
• Manage and organise the teaching staff
• Observe and appraise teaching staff
• Oversee the level testing and placement of new arrivals
• Deal with academic issues or complaints
• Monitor student progress on a weekly basis
• Communicate regularly with teaching staff to ensure the smooth delivery of the academic programmes
• Communicate regularly with main CEC centre
• Log all complaints/suggestions
• Input feedback on teaching performance and relay to main centre

EFL Teachers

Location: Cork

The tasks and responsibilities of a CEC junior centre teacher are as follows:

• Teach junior classes adhering to the junior centre academic programme ensuring that classes are both informative and enjoyable. The main emphasis should be on the speaking skills
• Assist with correction and grading of placement tests
• Complete attendance registers for both classes taught daily and fill in lesson reports in detail
• Participate fully in the informal ‘buddy system’ in use at CEC which encourages more experienced and returning teachers to assist new and less-experienced members of staff
• Participate fully in the activity and excursion programme as organised by CEC
• Prioritise the health and safety of students and staff at all times
• Complete activity report forms after every activity

Suitably qualified candidates must possess a primary degree, a recognised EFL qualification and should have some previous experience in teaching in an EFL school. Send your CV to Carol Gardezi: info@corkenglishcollege.ie