School Director

EF Education First Gruppe; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team at an international language campus, where you will lead a dedicated staff to drive operational excellence and growth. This role offers the opportunity to shape the educational experience for students while fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork. With a commitment to quality and customer service, you will ensure that all operations meet the highest standards. Embrace the challenge of managing a diverse team and contributing to a global mission of education and cultural exchange. If you are a motivated leader looking to make a significant impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Global Career Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Language Learning Access

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior management experience leading teams of 20+.
• Strong focus on customer service and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the language campus and manage a team of 40.
• Ensure compliance with EF policy and UKVI criteria.
• Drive revenue growth and maintain high standards of welfare.

Skills

Customer Service Focus

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Organizational Skills

Cross-Cultural Communication

Conflict Resolution

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Education

University Graduate

Job description

EF Oxford is searching for an entrepreneurial, self-motivated and people-focused leader, dedicated to driving operational excellence and growth of its international language campus.

At EF Education First, we believe the world is better when people strive to understand one another. With 600+ schools and offices in 50 countries, we offer immersive programs in language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics, turning dreams into global opportunities. Join us in our shared mission of opening the world through education.

Your Role

You will be responsible for the overall running of our language campus and managing a team of up to 40 office, activity and teaching staff. The campus includes offsite residences throughout the year, increasing in the busy summer months.

While you will take full ownership for running this operation, a central team of operations directors will support you. As we are working in a very fast-paced environment, we are looking for a self-starter who can apply their previous knowledge and experience to continue the successful growth and development of the school.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a senior manager running a team of no less than 20 staff
• Relentless focus on customer service and quality
• Ability to guide, develop, inspire and motivate teams
• Demonstrated success in building strong teams through thoughtful recruitment and HR practices
• Successful results in inspections or accreditations
• Ability to manage a budget and work within its parameters
• Operational experience (education sector desired, but not essential)
• Global or international work experience desired
• A model of quality & professionalism
• Commitment to the highest standards of welfare provision
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proven leadership experience in managing challenging situations and maintaining composure under pressure
• Excellent cross-cultural communication, people and conflict resolution skills
• Ability and desire to combine big picture and detailed oriented thinking to drive a successful business, improvement and growth
• Entrepreneurial spirit, comfort with a fast paced environment
• University graduate required; C2 level proficiency in spoken and written English, other languages are an advantage
• Right to work in the UK
• Clean DBS check and 2 references required

Responsibilities

• Ensures best practices are followed at all times complying with EF policy, British Council/ISI accreditation and UKVI criteria
• To be an inspirational, engaging, forward thinking and dynamic leader for the team
• To ensure that all staff are empowered in their positions, effectively managed, monitored and continually developed
• Goal setting and reaching an established set of objectives and KPI’s
• To analyse and understand cost drivers to ensure profitability and student happiness
• To grow revenue and service net areas in campus
• To manage capacity and budget and work successfully within those parameters
• Responsible for the health, safety, welfare and duty of care of all students and staff
• Ensure customer service is exemplary, and student feedback targets are met
• Ensure follow up of customer suggestions, issues, complaints and disciplinary matters to satisfactory and timely resolutions
• To monitor and manage the residential and homestay provision capacity to accommodate seasonal and year-on-year growth
• Maintain building, facilities and student residence to a high standard to ensure customer satisfaction
• Negotiate effectively with suppliers
• Liaise with a worldwide network of sales offices to assist them in meeting their sales objectives and responsibilities towards students
• Ensure that in-school sales are being efficiently managed and maximised, improving strategies to ensure that set targets are being met and exceeded
• Liaise with concession holder and external suppliers to ensure that the facilities meet agreed standards
• Position is full-time and will require some weekend work at certain times of year
• Shared emergency phone duties are part of the role

Why to work at EF

• Continuous professional development for all staff
• Work in a truly international environment
• Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
• Global career opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free access to EF Hello language learning

----------------------------------

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.

Want to learn more about life at EF? Follow us on social.