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.
  
  

Core Activity

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.