Director of Studies - Summer School

The Director of Studies’ key responsibilities are to ensure the smooth running and successful delivery of all aspects of the academic programme on centre, and to work closely with the other managers to provide a cohesive, productive, and enjoyable experience for the students, staff, and group leaders. The Director of Studies will provide ongoing support for EFL Teachers in the preparation, co-ordination, and teaching of English, as well as clear guidance and encouraging teacher development.

Your main duties will include:

• The Director of Studies uses our in-house resources and syllabus to implement the academic programme.
• The DOS is responsible for supporting planning, lesson delivery, academic administration, checking class registers, and monitoring student progress to achieve the objectives of our syllabus.
• The DOS needs to ensure that the lessons being delivered are engaging, age and level appropriate, effective, fun, and student-centered to suit our young learners' needs.
• The DOS organizes and manages the Level Assessments for students at the start of the course, the Progress Reviews during and at the end of the course, academic timetabling, course planning, and student graduation. Where applicable, he/she will organize and oversee the delivery of Trinity or other exams.
• The DOS will also work closely with the Activities Manager to provide Active English sessions and increase the opportunities for students to improve their English outside the classroom.
• The DOS inducts and manages a team of teachers, creating a positive, enthusiastic environment to deliver a high-quality programme and achieve student satisfaction.
• The DOS is responsible for teacher appraisals, delivering feedback, promoting CPD, and addressing any performance issues that arise.
• The DOS monitors teaching staff levels and liaises with the Recruitment Manager to maintain appropriate teacher to student ratios.
• At the end of the course, the DOS must write a full job specific report for the Academic Director.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree and CELTA, CELTYL, Trinity TESOL, or PGCE, or equivalents.
• Creative and with a desire to contribute.
• Minimum of TWO years teaching EFL.
• Ability to lead an academic team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Adaptable and diligent attitude.
• Ability to motivate and enjoy working with large groups of children/teenagers.
• Eligible to work in the UK and 21 years old or over.

Desirable Criteria

• DELTA / DipTESOL or Masters TESOL.
• Experience of teaching young learners.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Hold a valid First Aid Certificate.
• Experience of teacher observations (with feedback).
• Experience of testing and placement of students.
• Experience of managing teams in summer school environment.
• DBS and/or Overseas Police Checks that are valid (Ardmore will assist with this).

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