Summer School Business Teacher

Closes April 20th. Early applications are encouraged.

Role: Summer School Business, Finance and Economics Teacher  

Employment: Part-time, Fixed-term Contract 

Dates: July 1st – July 12th; July 15th – 26th; July 29th – August 9th

A minimum 2-week commitment is required. 

Reports to: Centre Manager & Summer School Director 

Location: MPW London

Salary: £658 per week (14 hours per week @ £47 per hour)

About MPW & Summer Programmes

Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is an independent education provider and one of the best-known and most well-respected independent colleges in the UK. Owned by Kaplan International, MPW offers a wide range of GCSE and A level subjects in a socially relaxed yet highly academically disciplined environment. MPW has built an enviable reputation for top academic results, excellent pastoral care and inspired teaching tailored to the needs of each student.

MPW launched summer programmes in 2022. Our fun and exciting international summer school takes place in both London and Cambridge. In London, students aged 14-17, from all over the world, study with us and reside at our boarding house, Queen’s Gate House.

Summer students study an innovative, high-quality academic programme, with a choice of eight academic streams, including a life skills programme. They also enjoy a packed schedule of social and cultural activities to make the most of their time outside of the classroom, plus lectures and career talks given by world experts and leading university academics in their respective fields.  

The role

We are recruiting dynamic Business, Finance and Economics teachers to teach this exciting academic summer school stream. Due to an increase in demand for this subject, we require additional staff to teach this course. A resource bank is provided; however, the right candidates will have the opportunity to contribute new ideas and bring their expertise to the role. The ideal candidate(s) will have experience teaching A-level Business or equivalent. The classes are small and collaborative.

Accommodation may also be available for the July 1st -12th and July 29th - August 9th groups.

There is an opportunity to teach Eton X life skills sessions in the afternoons for an additional 6 hours per week. 

Main responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons for approximately 3.5 hours each day, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. There is a paid break from 10:00-10:30 am each day.
•  Provide support and advice to individuals on future degree and career options within your specific academic stream.
• Write a report on each student at the end of the 2-week programme.
•  To be punctual, start lessons on time and be fully prepared for each day of the programme
•  Maintain good order and discipline among the students, safeguarding their health and safety. 
• Develop a positive and supportive relationship with pupils.

Essential:

•  Experience teaching A level Business Studies or equivalent (minimally)
• Degree in a related field
• Good people skills, cultural awareness, and sensitivity
• Experience teaching young people and/or teenagers
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic
• Fluency in English- written and spoken
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Summer school or holiday programme experience
• Experience advising students on UK university options in this field
• Industry Experience
• Teaching qualification 

Our offer

• Salary: £47 per hour, 2-week minimum commitment
• 2, 4 or 6-week contracts are available
•  Lunch is provided
• Accommodation is available if required for groups 1 and 3.
• Working hours are approximately 14 hours per week
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 am – 12:30 pm 

Application Process

To apply for the role, please submit your application. Early applications are encouraged as we will consider applications as they are received.

Before applying, if you would like to have an informal chat with our summer school director, Erin Neil about the role, please email her at summerschool@mpw.ac.uk to set up a call. 

Commitment to Safeguarding

Mander Portman Woodward is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people. Applicants for the role must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details of what this includes are found in Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy.

Equal Opportunities

Mander Portman Woodward aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of qualifications and abilities, talent, personal qualities, skills, and potential. MPW welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and personal circumstances.