Director of Studies in Eastbourne

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Career development opportunities
• Opportunities for professional development and networking
• a dynamic and supportive working environment
• plus more

About the Role

The Director of Studies is responsible for the smooth running of the EFL programmes including testing, timetabling, allocating classes, providing ongoing guidance and support to teachers, carrying out observations and running teacher development sessions. Also working to ensure the curriculum is delivered effectively and meets the standards of our accrediting bodies while ensuring welfare standards are maintained, and regulatory compliance is adhered to.

The role is also responsible for Twin’s summer seasonal academic programme. You will be responsible for managing academic staff, ensuring the delivery of engaging and challenging lessons, and maintaining a focus on student welfare and development throughout the summer term. The job is extremely varied and requires someone who is dynamic, creative, approachable, caring, and able to work accurately under pressure and think on their feet.

Key Responsibilities

• Line management responsibility for Senior Teachers and EFL Teachers. Lead and manage a team of EFL Teachers and Senior Teachers, monitor their performance, provide support and guidance, contribute to their professional development, and conduct staff reviews and appraisals.
• Ensure the delivery of an outstanding academic programme, which is delivered competently, diligently, and safely by checking lesson plans, conducting observations, and monitoring student participation.
• Ensure EFL Teachers follow Twin’s syllabus and deliver high-quality lessons that develop students' language skills, increase vocabulary, build confidence and fluency in English, and provide insight into English culture.
• Ensure teachers execute lessons in an inclusive, motivational, and inspirational way, promoting good conduct and creating a positive learning environment.
• Cover for teacher absences when required.
• Organise, manage, and deliver weekly Placement Tests for new students to ensure correct class placement.
• Create and manage classes, assign teachers, and undertake administrative tasks for a smooth academic programme.
• Ensure weekly progress checks are conducted to confirm students' correct level and improvement.
• Organise, manage, and store paperwork related to the academic programme.
• Ensure teachers write inspiring, personalised, and error-free end-of-course reports.
• Monitor and manage students' conduct and behaviour to promote a harmonious international community.
• Ensure students' physical and emotional well-being and report any concerns to the Operations Manager
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the centre, covering the management office, and supporting the Operations Manager.
• Assist with the day- to-day running of the International Foundation year programme and all other specialised programmes.
• Work closely with the academic, sales and operations team and other stakeholders to manage and oversee the completion and submission of all documents for inspections purposes.
• Ensure compliance with the Teaching and Learning section of the British Council and other inspection bodies criteria to maintain high industry standards and accreditation.

Summer Seasonal Academics responsibilities

• Curriculum development and resources
• Seasonal programme management
• Leadership, management and training of all direct reports and associated roles
• Student welfare and engagement
• Quality Assurance and reporting
• Identify regional skills gaps and workforce development needs.
• Develop and implement programmes tailored to industry demands and aligned to contract KPIs.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure programmes align with national, regional and local skills policies and business needs.
• Monitor trends in regional and local labour markets and emerging skill requirements.
• Extensive teaching experience in various contexts
• Experience in teaching mixed nationality groups
• Director of Studies experience
• Experience in line managing staff.
• University Degree in any discipline
• DELTA/Trinity Dip. TESOL (or AccreditationUK recognised equivalent)
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, highly changeable, highly pressured, and often challenging environment.
• Excellent time-management and organisation skills.
• Strong understanding of the principles of safeguarding.
• Ability to speak a second language

Why Join Us?

Twin Group is an award-winning provider of education, travel, work experience, accommodation, apprenticeships and employment services.

Be part of a growing and ambitious organisation, where you will have the opportunity to create new opportunities and contribute directly to Twin's continued growth and success.

The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK. Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a standard or an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, depending on the role itself.

• All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
• Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a one-hour on-line safeguarding training prior to commencing employment.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

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Disabled applicants should indicate in the Equality of Opportunity section of the application form if they wish their application to be given consideration under the Disability Confident scheme.

If you are invited to interview, please advise the recruitment administrator what adjustment you would require at the interview in as much detail as possible to enable arrangements to be put into place.

We ask all applicants if they want to be considered under this scheme. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way – including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.

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