Course Director (Summer 2026) in Bristol

At UKLC, we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 8-17 years. Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life-changing experiences for young international learners.

As a Course Director, you will lead the academic programme, overseeing all the teaching team and ensuring high standards in the classroom. You will be responsible for academic administration, teacher support, and creating a collaborative environment where both the team and students can thrive.

• Attend an online pre-summer training session and in-person inductions.
• Attend the team induction and assist with centre setup.
• Attend the pre-summer Management Training.
• Ensure that your centre and team are fully prepared for the start of the course.

• Ensure that all course materials are in place for the start of the course.
• Be part of the on-site management team and work with the Centre Manager and Course Director.
• Monitor class size and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Deal quickly and effectively with student and group leader academic queries.
• Teach at least three sessions a week should the need arise.
• Maintain academic records and procedures as outlined on AirManual.
• Manage and be responsible for all academic materials and equipment.
• Provide training for the team and group leaders.
• Test students and place them in classes appropriate to their level, age and learning needs.
• Take responsibility for maintaining a high standard of teaching at all times.
• Provide support, advice and guidance to the teaching team, especially newly qualified team members.
• Observe and give constructive feedback to every teacher.
• Assist the Centre Manager with the team induction and the meeting and greeting of new groups.
• Ensure the academic programme complies with the British Council guidelines.
• Work with all the team and group leaders to maintain team and student discipline.
• Organise Trinity exams if applicable.

• Timetable classes.
• Hold regular teacher meetings.
• Feedback regularly to your Centre Manager and Senior Leadership Team.
• Work with the Excursion and Activity Manager and Assistant Course Director to ensure the integration of the teaching and activity programmes.
• In conjunction with the Centre Manager and Excursion and Activity Manager, write team reviews for all of your team.
• Support the Centre Manager with the shutdown of the centre.
• Complete exit feedback at the end of your contract.

• UKLC is committed to implementing our Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook and information on AirManual.
• Maintain good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
• All successful candidates will need to complete Prevent and Safeguarding e-learning.
• Complete the Child Mental Health online training courses.
• Safeguard the welfare and protection of our students in accordance with our Child Protection Policy.
• Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting UKLC’s values at all times.

Course Directors will work up to 50 hours a week based on a six-day working week.

This is a residential role. Full-board accommodation is provided. All salaries are paid monthly in arrears (on the last day of the month). Weekly salary (including holiday pay) of £767.68. Holiday pay is added to final pay packet.

• Essential: At least two years full-time EFL experience. Educated to degree level. Proven leadership ability.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a management or supervisory role. Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people.

RSA DELTA, Trinity Diploma, PGCE in TESOL/TEFL or post graduate course in TEFL/TESOL (inc. 6 hrs teaching practice).

• Essential: Excellent communication and motivational skills. Confident use of basic Microsoft Office Products especially Excel.
• Desirable: Knowledge of the local area. Able to utilise different online tools and search engines effectively.

• Essential: A desire to work with young people from different cultures. Adaptability and flexibility.
• Desirable: Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods. Creative ideas.

Full right to work in the UK.

• Minimum of 2 reference checks.
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable).

Bristol, Cheltenham, Crewe, Hatfield, London, Manchester, Nantwich, Portsmouth, Reading, Winchester, York.

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