Job Description

Company Description

This role is with KLG, a global leader in international education. KLG is now owned by Inspirit Capital and continues to deliver world-class educational experiences through its international network of schools and university partners.

Kaplan Languages Group is one of the largest and most prestigious educational organizations in the world. With more than 80 years of experience and over 30,000 employees worldwide, we operate across various sectors of education, including language training through our network of more than 40 language schools across North America and Europe.

Job Description

Kaplan International Languages - Mission Statement and Core Values

Kaplan helps individuals achieve their educational and career goals. We build futures one success story

at a time. Our core values of Integrity, Knowledge, Results, Support and Opportunity define our

company culture and provide the framework for what we deliver to our customers and employees

each day. We succeed when our students succeed. All Kaplan divisions, including Kaplan International

Languages, share the same Mission and Values as our parent company, Kaplan, Inc.

Location

The post is based in one KI Languages location (as specified by advert or as per your contract) but

may require occasional attendance at other sites within the UK or Ireland and online.

Reports

This position reports to the Director of Studies.

Objective

Teachers deliver well planned, engaging and successful lessons in line with the KI Languages Teaching

Standards. They ensure all students have the best Kaplan Experience through top quality customer

service and by making the welfare and safeguarding of students a priority.

Duties

Teaching

• To plan, prepare and deliver lessons in accordance with the standards outlined in the KI Languages

Teaching Standards

• To conduct regular tutorials in accordance with the KI Languages Independent Learning policy
• To set homework in line with school policy including exercises on K+ Online and ensure all

homework is returned within 1 week

Academic

• To produce regular personalised reports on student progress when required
• To promote independent learning via needs analysis, tutorials, support and reports
• To write lesson plans as and when requested by the Director of Studies for example for twice yearly

formal observations, inspections or professional development purposes

• To contribute to the development of KI Languages materials though trialling and feedback
• To assist in the testing and placement of new and existing students if required

Administrative

• To keep accurate and up to date records of work done and materials used in class
• To complete the attendance portal within 10 minutes of each lesson starting (or returning from

break) and report any absences according to school procedure

Customer Service

• To provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers at all times
• To assist students and others with enquiries and requests efficiently and effectively, and to know

where to direct those in need of assistance if unable to provide it

• To be helpful and courteous to students and their representatives

Compliance

• To have a good working knowledge and understanding of procedural documents and KI Languages

policies relevant to the role

• All employees of Kaplan International Languages have a responsibility for data protection. They are

obliged to undertake training and have a duty to adhere to our Data Protection policies

General

• To attend the teachers’ meeting once per week
• To be proactive about both your personal and professional development including

attendance/completion of all compulsory training sessions and to actively participate in any

training offered

• To undertake other duties as deemed necessary by line manager

Welfare

• All members of the school team are responsible for all aspects of our students safeguarding and

welfare in conjunction with the wider school and company management teams

Safeguarding

• To be aware of who is the Local Safeguarding Officer / Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and who

is the deputy DSL in the school

• To be aware of how to identify safeguarding concerns and how to appropriately respond to these
• To complete, in a timely fashion, any safeguarding training assigned to you
• To report any safeguarding concerns to the Local Safeguarding Officer / Designated Safeguarding

Lead (DSL) or deputy DSL in the school

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree
• TEFLI Status - For example via a CELTA or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualified EFL examiner status (Cambridge/IELTS)

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience in administration work (preferably in an ELT environment)
• Experience in developing learner autonomy
• Experience in effective student counselling and tutorials
• Experience in student assessment
• Experience in teaching a variety of levels
• Experience in teaching exam preparation and/or business classes
• Experience in using IWB’s in the classroom
• Experience in working in a customer-facing environment

Competencies (in alphabetical order)

• Ability to develop learner autonomy with students
• Ability to find and present solutions to problems
• Ability to motivate students to achieve goals
• Ability to relate to and build rapport with international students
• Ability to teach effectively, achieve results and inspire students to learn
• Ability to use initiative when required
• Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as a member of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
• Exceptional customer service ethos
• High level of patience and approachability
• Knowledge of IWB programs and educational technology
• Strong attention to detail and high level of data accuracy

Special Requirements

The post holder will be required to have a DBS/Disclosure Scotland/Garda Vetting check

Equal Opportunities statement

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide

equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless

of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity,

race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Additional Information

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*
• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
• Company pension contributions
• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.