Residential English Language Camp Counsellor in Crieff, Scotland

Posted: 9th April 2017

JOB TITLE

Residential English Language Camp Counsellor in Crieff, Scotland

JOB LOCATION

JOB CATEGORY

English Teacher

COUNTRY

United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

9th May 2017

Applications close in -2542 days

JOB DETAILS

We are the UK’s leading American-style overnight summer camp based in Scotland, for international & British campers aged 7-17.

Campers create a personalised summer programme designed to suit their interests.

We actively encourage campers to develop life-skills such as independence, confidence and leadership. We focus on forming friendships, inspiring creativity and having fun.

QUALIFICATIONS

Who are we looking for?

Our summer staff team will be compromised of approximately 24 cabin counsellors. The cabin counsellor is a role model, friend, leader and mentor for our campers. Each counsellor is responsible for a cabin group of 8 – 12 campers – living, eating, laughing, supporting and organising activities with their group.

The Camp Counsellor facilitates friendships, runs unique cabin activities and is responsible for the pastoral care, safety and well-being of their campers.

The counsellor role is a fully residential role. The role includes food and accommodation.

Each counsellor will run at least one elective activity in the morning and afternoon based on skill and experience. We are looking for 3 counsellors that can teach our English Language programme. The English counsellors will be teaching English for 4 hours per day.

About You

Candidates must demonstrate the following skills and characteristics:

Essential:

Experience working directly with groups of young people aged 7-17
Have or willing to obtain a first aid certificate
Fluent in English
Ability to be a positive role model for young people
Have a TEFL qualification
Experience of working in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Maturity to be responsible for the care, well-being and safety of young people

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Benefits:

Experience of working in a residential youth environment
Experience of working with young people from a range of nationalities

Other Information

All applicants must successfully pass full background and reference checks
All successful applicants must be available to work the duration of the Camp, including staff training.
Staff get 1 day off per week, scheduled by the Camp Director
The salary for working at Camp is £2400. This includes room and board (the salary is subject to all normal UK taxes – e.g. PAYE and National Insurance Contributions)

Summer Employment Dates (including staff training):

Start Date: Monday June 26th, 2017 (2pm)

End Date: Saturday August 19th, 2017 (6pm)

These dates includes a mandatory 6-day staff training period.

CONTACT

Recruitment

ADDRESS

16-17 High Street, Dingwall, United Kingdom

PHONE

Ph. +01349 800 600

TEFL Org UK

http://www.tefl.org.uk/

TEFL Org UK is an award winning company that has trained and sent thousands of TEFL students abroad. The company is staffed and managed by experienced professionals with over 30 years of experience in teaching English and teacher training. You'll receive the highest standard of TEFL training throughout your transition to becoming an English language teacher; from detailed course content to extensive support from our tutors and team of experts.