ELT Academic Operations Lead

ACADEMIC BRIDGE LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

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.