Recruitment Information & Procedure

CVs

Two professional references will be required for each applicant. Only complete application forms will be accepted.

Anyone who submits a CV would be invited to complete an application form.

Visas & Right to Work in the UK

All candidates will be required to produce documentation to prove that they are eligible to work in the UK. Due to the temporary nature of our summer contracts, we cannot consider any applicants who do not possess the required visa status and/or work permit for the UK.

EU citizens who have previously worked in UK, may be eligible for a Frontier Visa which entitles them to work. If you are unsure of your visa status and working rights in UK, do an online check to confirm your Rights to work in UK.

Criminal Records checks

International Colleagues School of English is committed to safeguarding its students. All staff employed to work with us will be required to undergo appropriate suitability checks, such as DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service, England and Wales), or a police certificate of good conduct

Equal Opportunities

At International Colleagues School of English, we value diversity in our working team

Recruitment Procedure

Applications will be reviewed against the job specification. Those who meet all the essential criteria are taken to the next stage of shortlisting.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview. Video conferencing is acceptable in cases where applicants are not local.
Candidates must provide details of two referees, one of which must be the candidate’s most recent employer. For positions at our summer or year-round courses, one of these references should, where possible, be in relation to working with children or young people. In the event that no recent professional references can be sought, an academic or open reference may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
The documentation required at interview may include:
- Proof of identity
- Original copies of qualification certificates
- Evidence of completed enhanced DBS check
The interviewer(s) will follow a set course of questions for each role. Interviewers may ask additional questions if a candidate’s answer is unclear and additional information is required.
The interview(s) will take notes of the answers given.
During the interview candidates may be required to present a micro teaching session.
The relevant recruiting manager will check through the candidate’s application form, CV, DBS form and interview responses for any discrepancies. Any discrepancies found will be queried with the applicant.
The chosen applicant will be DBS-checked (enhanced disclosure). The candidate will meet this expense. For all UK-based roles, the International Colleagues School of English will also check the candidate’s eligibility to work in the UK.
The successful applicants will be informed in writing of the job offer. A ‘job offer contract’ will be sent out. This will contain important information such as start date, salary, training dates etc, a copy of the company handbook and a copy of the relevant staff manual if appropriate.
Any job offer is subject to all documentation and references requested being provided, and the original ID documents being seen, at or prior to induction.

Buddy/Activity leader job description

The specifics and responsibilities of the role at ICS are outlined below. Buddy/Activity Leader’s timetable depend on the student bookings.

Welcoming and supporting new students at ICS school.
To be a positive and enthusiastic presence at school, interacting with students as much as possible to help them improve their English.
To promote and run all activities and events as well as encourage and motivate students to participate.
Oversee all aspects of event and trip planning under the Director’s and/or Activity Manager’s guidance.
To chaperon groups on trips and to lead walking tours of the main sights providing the students with information about them
Be familiar with, adhere to, ICS policies and procedures.
To assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with emergency situations
Comply with Health & Safety guidelines by inspecting facilities and venues to ensure safety standards are met.
Maintain frequent communication with the school staff and management.
Complete and check all ICS risk assessments, before you leave with a group, during and after.
Assist the Activity Manager/ Activity Leaders/ buddies/ Directors as necessary and as requested.
Interact with groups and their Group Leaders in a professional and enthusiastic manner.
Demonstrating good communication habits. This might involve diffusing minor conflicts, and then using said conflict as a teachable moment to show students how to positively address conflict.
Be an excellent active listener.

Key Skills

Essential

Native or native level English speaker
Enthusiastic and positive about the role
Caring and always one step ahead
Excellent communication skills
Able to work both as individual and part of a team
Energetic and quick to learn

Desirable

First aid qualification
Experience of working with minors
Computer literate and proficient with video editing software.

Salary (July – August only) £11.00 per hour, dependent on experience. We cannot offer work permits to candidates who are not eligible to work in the United Kingdom.