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     Posted: Tue 21st May 2013 15:25 GMT   Add to My Jobs' FolderAdd to My Jobs' Folder
    CENTRE DIRECTOR
    Ardmore Language School
    Location Petersfield,Burchetts Green,Brighton,Bulmershe,Slough,Oxford,Bath,Leicester,Swindon,Isle of Wight,Preston,Caversham,Ipswich, Henley on Thames, Cambridge, Clitheroe, Eastbourne, Croydon, United Kingdom
    Deadline Wednesday 31. July 2013
    Experience Not applicable
    Positions19
    Details
    The Centre Director’s (CD) key responsibility is the smooth and efficient running of all aspects of the centre. The CD must ensure that communication channels are open between Head Office (HO) and all managers within their centre. The role is a Senior Management position. The CD is expected to take on and successfully handle a demanding workload which involves implementing, participating and monitoring the day-to-day management of the Centre and is ultimately responsible for its smooth running. The CD is responsible for maintaining an excellent working relationship with Host School/College administrative staff (eg the Head, the Bursar, the Lettings Manager and their staff).

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the Centre
    Ensure that all necessary materials and equipment are in place at the Centre in time for the students’ arrival
    Provide a comprehensive Induction to all Centre staff
    Lead daily team meetings with the Centre management staff to ensure the smooth running of the Centre
    Lead daily Foreign Group Leader meetings to review the day ahead
    Hold regular meetings with the appropriate Host School/College administrative staff regarding meal numbers, packed lunches, catering issues, student numbers/expected arrivals
    Create a strong and clear line of management working closely with the Centre management team to deliver a successful summer programme
    To ensure that high levels of student safety and welfare are maintained with particular attention given to individual students.
    To ensure that school rules are adhered to and to be responsible for all aspects of student behaviour
    Create an effective and positive staff team ensuring that all staff are motivated and carry out their role and duties to a high standard
    Liaising with HO in respect of staff pay details, where appropriate
    Ensure that information is accurate and clearly displayed in Ardmore office (eg staff rotas, staff mobile numbers, group arrival/departure times etc)

    To manage staff effectively to ensure:
    HO receives accurate and current data on student and staff numbers
    that the teaching and activity programmes are implemented effectively
    Centre administration and documentation is carried out efficiently
    damages, equipment and resources are recorded and monitored throughout the course
    all serious incidents are dealt with and reported to HO
    security and safety of students, foreign group leaders and staff at all times
    student and staff discipline is maintained
    appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times (in consultation with HO)

    To assist and support the Centre management team in residential supervision duties including meal supervision, bedtime supervision and additional welfare duties on a rota basis.
    To check and approve the petty cash budget within the Centre as prepared by the Centre Administrator
    To teach, when necessary, but only in an extreme emergency e.g. multiple teacher absence through sickness (applies to qualified staff only)
    To set up and close the Centre at the end of the course and submit an end of Centre report to HO including staff appraisals
    To ensure that Ardmore Language Schools Health & Safety policies and security registers are implemented and adhered to at all times

    WORKING WEEK

    The CD will work 16 sessions (48 hours) based on a 21 session week (1 session = 3hours)
    The CD reports directly to the Operations Manager (based in HO)

    Qualifications
    ESSENTIAL:
    Eligible to live and work in the UK
    Previous Summer School Experience in a management role
    Ability to lead and manage a team
    Excellent communication skills
    Ability to thrive in a high pressure environment
    Excellent time management and organisational skills
    Ability to multi-task
    Mature outlook – responsible, trustworthy & approachable
    Excellent organisational skills
    Ability to prioritise tasks
    Smart appearance

    RECOMMENDED:
    CD residential experience in Summer Schools
    Proven problem solving ability







    Compensation
    £500 - £560 pw*

    *Remuneration is dependent on the size of the centre and the experience held by the applicant.

    If you hold a current first aid certificate you will receive an additional £15 per week.

    Full board and accommodation is included for all residential staff free of charge (no weekly deduction)

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    Company/Organisation
    Address Berkshire College
    Burchetts Green, SL6 6QR - United Kingdom
    Click here to visit the Ardmore Language School website
    Telephone 01628 826699
    Fax 01628 829977
    Contact person Janey Maple, Recruitment Manager
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