Director of Studies

British Summer School Limited; Oundle, Turners Hill; On-site; GBP 37,442 - 46,697; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Director of Studies to oversee the EFL program. The role includes leading a team of teachers, ensuring high teaching standards, and managing logistics. Candidates should hold a first-degree, relevant TESOL qualifications, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a total weekly pay of £924.62 with accommodation options available.

Qualifications

• Previous DOS/ADOS experience with this age group; able to lead and motivate a team of staff.
• Independent and able to problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of EFL teachers and provide guidance and support.
• Monitor teachers' lesson plans and ensure quality teaching.
• Deal with queries or problems from staff, students, or parents.
• Run staff meetings and CPD sessions.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexible and adaptable approach

Able to deal well with pressure

Education

First-degree or equivalent

DELTA, Trinity Diploma in TESOL or equivalent

HSE-approved First Aid certificate

Job description

All duties are subject to change at the discretion of the Managing Director.

To understand how the BSS language programme works and to ensure that all teaching, processes, and paperwork meet British Council standards at all times.

To lead a team of EFL teachers and provide the necessary guidance and support to ensure they are teaching to an acceptably high level. Run a "buddy system" for less experienced teachers.

To create and maintain a positive atmosphere amongst EFL staff and language students within the EFL programme.

To observe and appraise all teachers and provide constructive feedback.

To monitor teachers’ lesson plans and lesson records, ensuring lesson plans show variety, a good pace, and are challenging for the students.

To assess the standard of all language students and to place them into classes according to their ability. Match teachers appropriately to classes and, where possible, take teachers' level preferences into account.

To take responsibility for the safety, welfare, and behaviour, including discipline, of all students during the English programme time.

To deal with any queries or problems that staff, students, parents or agents may have about the teaching of the EFL programme in a calm and efficient manner.

To take responsibility for any English language examinations carried out at the centre, including advising students, setting up the examination room, arranging invigilator(s), and providing exam feedback (if available immediately)

To ensure that student exercise books are up-to-date, work is marked, mistakes have been corrected and students’ self-reviews have been completed

To ensure that classroom displays are clear, vibrant, illustrative, and representative of the students’ weeks work.

To ensure written reports are being completed for each language student at the end of each week and to carry out an end-of-week presentation of certificates and awards.

To act as an additional cover teacher when necessary (qualified teachers who are not on a full teaching schedule should be used for cover in the first instance).

To run twice weekly EFL staff meetings and CPD sessions. Encourage experienced teachers to take charge of some CPD sessions themselves.

To provide elocution guidance to activity coaches to link English language learning taking place inside of classrooms with activity programmes.

Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Centre Manager or Head Office team.

Key Skills

Strong leadership skills, be able to manage, develop and motivate a team of coaches and able to set high standards

Able to deal well with pressure and to multi-task

Enthusiastic and friendly

Excellent communication skills with people of all levels

Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours

Qualifications

First-degree or equivalent

DELTA, Trinity Diploma in TESOL or equivalent

Previous DOS/ADOS experience with this age group; able to lead and motivate a team of staff Independent and able to problem-solve

HSE-approved First Aid certificate would be advantageous

KEy Information

JOB ROLE:
Director of Studies

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB:
To review, improve, implement and manage the operations, logistics and recruitment for British Summer School.

HOURS:
08.00 pm to 18.00 pm

Hour may vary on Fridays and weekends depending on the needs of the camp

Total weekly pay £924.62 (Including Holiday Pay)

Accommodation Deduction:

An accommodation deduction of £74.62 will deducted for those staff that are residential.

LOCATION:
One of the below;

Worth, Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex, RH10 4SD

Oundle, New Street, Oundle, PE8 4GH

Uppingham, High Street West, Oakham, LE15 9QE