Summer School - Director of Studies

Tesol Inc; Lewes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in junior English Language programme provision is seeking a Director of Studies to lead its academic team during summer. The successful candidate will manage the academic aspect of the programmes, ensuring a safe and fun learning environment for international students. Experience in summer school management and clear communication skills is essential, with requirements including a relevant degree and qualifications, and the ability to work residentially.

Benefits

Free accommodation and meals

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a valid DBS.
• Be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Lead the centre academic team during the summer.
• Motivate a team of qualified EFL Teachers.
• Ensure the academic aspect of the programmes is high standard.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate Degree

DELTA or DipTESOL or equivalent

Job description

DIRECTOR OF STUDIES

With over 35 years of experience, Ardmore Language Schools is a leading junior English Language programme provider which takes English learning beyond the classroom. We pride ourselves in offering young international students a high standard and safe learning experience in the UK whilst they enjoy a culturally immersive and fun activity programme.

We are currently looking for people like you to lead our centre academic team and the academic aspect of our programmes this summer.

You must have:

• Undergraduate Degree and DELTA or DipTESOL or equivalent

We are looking for:

• Previous summer school and management experience
• Clear communicators with a natural ability to explain different aspects of English language
• Strong organisation skills
• Team-players
• The ability to coach and motivate a team of qualified EFL Teachers and large groups of international children/teenagers
• Adaptability and flexibility in a busy working environment

You must:

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Hold or be willing to obtain a valid DBS
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be available to work for 48 hours per week for the last week of June and the whole of July, including evenings and weekends
• Be able to live and work residentially on site. Full board and accommodation will be provided free of charge.

Help young minds meet the word this summer and click ‘apply now’!

Ardmore Language Schools, an Active Learning Group brand, is committed to safe practice in recruitment and selection that includes consideration of issues regarding child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS check if they are not already on the DBS Update Service and supply us with references.

We strongly believe in respect and equal treatment for all persons regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, marital status, civil partnership status, colour, nationality, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation or physical ability. We insist that this respect is applied in every aspect of our business and in how we conduct ourselves.