Director of Studies - Residential

Oxford International Education Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford International Junior Programmes is seeking a Director of Studies for a residential language centre in the UK. You will oversee the full academic programme, ensure high standards of student assessment, and manage a team of teachers and staff in a dynamic, safe environment.

Role requires a bachelor’s degree with DELTA/DipTESOL or equivalent and significant teaching experience with young learners, plus DBS/Disclosure checks where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus DELTA/DipTESOL or equivalent.
• Significant full-time teaching experience, ideally with children/teens.
• Ability to motivate and lead a diverse team while upholding safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic procedures and administration across the programme.
• Coordinate testing, placement, induction, and timetabling for students.
• Lead staff meetings, inductions, and CPD for teaching staff.
• Manage staff rotas, performance appraisals, and safeguarding compliance.
• Represent the centre and ensure high standards of student welfare and English use.

Skills

Motivate and lead workforce

Diversity and equal opportunities

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Delta / DipTESOL or equivalent

Job description

Director of Studies - Residential

Department: Year-Rounds Groups

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: EFL Programmes UK

Compensation: £725 per week + holiday remuneration

Description

Our seasonal programmes operate during the following periods:

Winter: 1st January – mid-February
Spring: 23rd March – 10th/12th April
Summer: 23rd/24th June – 12th/17th August

Specific start and end dates will be confirmed based on your role, assigned centre, and required induction training.

Overview

As a Director of Studies with Oxford International Junior Programmes, you will be responsible for the complete over-sight of the Academic Programme at one of our residential language centres.

All candidates need to be over 18 years old, eligible to work in the UK and willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check and/or an Overseas Police Check.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Academic duties

• Understanding, implementing, and maintaining Oxford International Junior Programmes’ academic procedures and administration.
• With administrative support from the Senior Teachers (if applicable), managing and overseeing the testing, assessment, placement, and induction of students.
• Overseeing the students’ academic path from arrival (testing) to departure (certificates).
• Preparing accurate timetables, ensuring teachers are allocated to classes and levels that work to the strength of the teachers.
• Being proactive in offering support to teachers, both newly qualified and experienced, before it is actively needed or requested.
• Providing CPD sessions for the academic team throughout their employment.
• Inducting all teaching staff on arrival at the centre whereby the standards for the rest of the programme are laid out.
• Managing the use of materials and resources effectively.
• Conducting teacher observations and provide feedback on their performance.
• Maintaining a clear line of communication between you and the rest of the academic team through regular staff meetings that are informative and succinct.

Staff Management

• Creating a sustained positive atmosphere and motivate effectively, offering praise and recognition whenever possible.
• Conducting informative inductions for the academic team as directed by the Academic Manager
• Creating weekly staff rotas, organising the workload of the staff effectively.
• Holding daily meetings with staff that are informative, timely and organised, keeping your staff well informed.
• Monitoring your teams’ performance and conduct interim and end of contract staff appraisals.
• Following Oxford International Junior Programmes’ policy guidelines in relation to staff performance and grievance procedures.

General

• Responding to emergencies whenever necessary.
• Attend all group leader meetings and senior staff meetings.
• Supporting the wider centre team with tasks when required.
• Maintaining suitable levels of student discipline, safety, and welfare.
• Always encouraging students to use English.
• Carrying out and/or consult risk assessments whenever required.
• Attending the company’s staff training weekend (where applicable).
• Attending all staff briefings and take part in all necessary health and safety training.
• Committing to be being a positive role model through your employment.
• Carrying out all other reasonable tasks.

Person Specifications

Legal status

• Right to work in the Uk
• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and/or an Overseas Police Check, where applicable.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and a DELTA, Trinity DipTESOL or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

• Experience working with children/teenagers, ideally in a residential camp setting or similar
• Significant full-time teaching experience

Skills and Abilities

• The ability to motivate and lead a diverse workforce
• The ability to demonstrate respect for equal opportunities and respect for race and diversity

Personal qualities

• A positive and flexible approach to work, along with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• A desire to work with students aged between 8-17

Expectations

• Represent the company in a reputable and professional manner at all times
• Commit to the safeguarding of all participants on our programmes
• Adapt to the changing demands of working with young people in a residential setting

Disclaimer

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and, where appropriate, online searches of publicly available information as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.