Director of Studies. Job in Liverpool Education & Training Jobs

Director of Studies – Job in Liverpool Education & Training Jobs

Working pattern: Full Time

We are looking for a Director of Studies to join our team. The Director of Studies manages the quality of teaching and ensures K+ programmes are delivered to the highest possible standard in line with the KI Languages Teaching Standards. They ensure all students have the best Kaplan Experience through top quality customer service and by making the welfare and safeguarding of students a priority.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. TEFLQ Status – For example via a DELTA or equivalent

Essential Experience:

1. Experience in administration work (preferably in an ELT environment)
2. Experience in dealing with and solving complaints
3. Experience in developing learner autonomy
4. Experience in effective student counselling and tutorials
5. Experience in recruitment
6. Experience in student assessment
7. Experience in teacher development and conducting teacher observations
8. Experience in teaching a variety of levels
9. Experience in teaching exam preparation and/or business classes
10. Experience in using IWB’s in the classroom
11. Significant EFL teaching experience

What we do

Every year, Kaplan International Languages (KIL) helps students from various countries to develop and improve their English language skills. With a network of schools spanning 6 countries, KIL has the largest presence of any international language school in the English-speaking world. Our schools are in vibrant, sought-after and convenient locations, providing our students with the right environment to achieve their goals. We offer a wide selection of courses from General English and exam courses through to 8-month intensive programs.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave
• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
• Company pension contributions
• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
• Medicash Health Cash Plan

Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on Friday 7th March 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Additional Application Information

Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role involves working with learners who are under 18 years old and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background-checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children’s barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. In addition to the DBS check, for roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency. Please be aware that it is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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