Deputy Director of Studies

ACADEMIC BRIDGE LIMITED; Dublin; Sur place; EUR 33 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Academic Bridge Limited in Ireland is seeking a Deputy Director of Studies to oversee day-to-day academic operations, ensuring high-quality teaching, curriculum consistency, and compliance with QQI and CEFR standards.

The role acts as the first point of contact for teachers and students on academic matters and deputizes for the Director of Studies when required. Strong leadership and coordination experience in ELT are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, TESOL, or related field.
• CELTA/DELTA or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in ELT, with some academic management or coordination experience
• Familiarity with CEFR and quality assurance frameworks
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Responsabilités

• Support planning, scheduling, and delivery of academic programmes
• Assist with curriculum development and CEFR alignment
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Coordinate placement testing, level changes, and class allocations
• Recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new teachers
• Cover classes and manage substitute teacher arrangements
• Maintain academic records and support QQI/regulatory reporting
• Support programme review and validation processes
• Address day-to-day academic queries and monitor student progress
• Liaise with student services on academic-related matters
• Maintain timetables and reporting systems
• Assist with preparation of internal and external institutional reports

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree (advantage)

Description du poste

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Application Details

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Job Description

Role Overview

The Deputy Director of Studies supports the day-to-day academic operations of the school, working closely with the Academic Director of Studies to ensure high-quality teaching, curriculum consistency, and compliance with QQI and CEFR standards. The role acts as the first point of contact for teachers and students on academic matters and deputizes for the Director of Studies as required.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Operations

• Support the planning, scheduling, and delivery of academic programmes
• Assist with curriculum development and ensure alignment with CEFR levels
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Coordinate placement testing, level changes, and class allocations

Teaching Staff Support

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new teachers
• Support ongoing teacher training and professional development sessions
• Cover classes and manage substitute teacher arrangements as needed

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Support implementation of internal QA policies and academic standards
• Assist with maintaining accurate student progression, attendance, and performance records
• Help prepare documentation for QQI and other regulatory reporting
• Support programme review and validation processes

Student Support

• Address day-to-day academic queries and concerns from students
• Monitor student progress and flag issues to the Academic Director
• Liaise with student services on academic-related matters

Administrative Support

• Maintain academic records, timetables, and reporting systems
• Assist with preparation of internal and external institutional reports

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, TESOL, or related field (Master's an advantage)
• CELTA/DELTA or equivalent teaching qualification
• Minimum 2 years' experience in ELT, with some academic management or coordination experience
• Familiarity with CEFR and quality assurance frameworksStrong organisational and communication skills

Weekly Hours: 39

Salary : €36605.00 yearly

• Sector: education

Career Level

• Managerial