Arrangements
Objectives: To provide teachers with the opportunity to gain experience of the British educational system, to understand something of the British way of life and to gain a greater command of English.
Teachers of the following subjects are most easily placed:
Maths, Sciences, Information Technology, Design and Technology, Art, Music, Physical Education and Sport, Junior Classes.
There are occasionally vacancies for teachers of French, German, Spanish or History and Geography.
and possibly also for teachers of English who generally assist with teaching the language to students from overseas; these teachers should normally offer at least one other subject.
Most vacancies are for secondary teachers (pupils aged 11-18) but some vacancies do exist also for teaching younger pupils (aged 7 - 13 and occasionally for kindergarten).
Essential Qualities
a good knowledge of English - you must be able to communicate easily but total fluency is not essential if you are willing to learn quickly
competent in subject area
willing to gain experience in residential situation
friendly and outgoing
adaptable in unfamiliar situations
able to integrate easily
confident and independent
hardworking, willing and highly motivated
able to work in a team
readiness to supervise sports and other extra-curricular activities (expertise in a sport, music, drama or other activity would be welcome but not essential)
a commitment to share the experience on returning to your country at the end of the year
Accommodation: this is generally provided by the host school, usually in boarding houses where the Teaching Assistant will act as a resident tutor for boarding children.
Food: will normally be provided during term time, i.e. eating with other resident tutors and school boarders.
Dependent: The allowance and accommodation is not sufficient for dependants. Applicants must be prepared to go alone, although short visits from dependants or spouses during the holidays have been possible in past years.
Finance
Teachers will be paid not less than £173 per week throughout the year.
From this the school may deduct approx. £25 per week for meals taken in school
and also approx. £25 per week in respect of accommodation.
Teachers will also have to pay a National Insurance contribution of approx. £7 per week.
This gives entitlement to treatment under the National Health Service for all Medical needs except Dental treatment which is not covered.
Travel Expenses: selected candidates cover their own travel expenses to and from the UK
Teachers whose applications are successful and who take up places in British schools will be asked to contribute £750 during the year to cover a part of the costs incurred directly for their benefit. Unfortunately this is the only way we can finance the programme. This amounts only to about £15 per week. We do not require the total sum in advance but accept the payment in two parts, the first £375 being due on 1st December, 2010 and another £375 by 1st March, 2011. Thus it is not necessary for money to be transferred in advance from your country to UK and teachers can wait until they have been paid by their schools.
In consequence of these various expenses you should have at least approx. £100 per week available for your own use (and generally more) even after all the costs of accommodation and food have been met. This is sufficient to enable you to join friends when they go out to go to the theatre or a football match, to buy some clothes in the Sales and to travel to interesting places around the country. We aim to ensure that you have enough money so that you can make the best use of your time in Britain though you will of course find many items expensive.
Interviews will be arranged by the coordinator in each country. These will probably take place during the period mid-January to mid-March 2010. Applicants will normally be informed if they have been successful during the period mid-April to end-May.
For successful candidates departure for UK is around the end of August 2010/beginning of September 2010 for Orientation where other Assistant Teachers from Central and Eastern Europe will be present also.
Applications should include a full cv. (including postal address and e-mail address), a covering letter indicating the reasons for applying and any special interests you wish to pursue in the UK. Applicants should also send letters of recommendation from two referees. Degree certificates should not be included but should be brought when candidates are called for interview.
Application Form: form-hmc-stip-10-11.doc
Please return your complete application by January 6, 2010 to:
Nadace Open Society Fund, Zdenka Almerová, Seifertova 47, 130 00 Praha 3, ”teachers”
(A detailed C.V. and an application letter written in English explaining your reasons for applying are requested by e-mail to zdenka.almerova@osf.cz)
Please quote 10 Academic Resources Daily in your application to this opportunity!
