Join Our Summer Team at International House London in Oxford!

Are you ready for a summer job that makes a difference?

At International House London, we are thrilled to invite you to join our team for the upcoming summer season. We operate summer centers designed to provide students, aged 8 to 17, from around the world with a unique English-language learning experience alongside a specially curated Activity programme. As a member of our summer team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and safety of our students throughout their stay. This is an opportunity to gain valuable professional development, acquire new skills, have fun, and connect with like-minded individuals!

What is the role of the Director of Studies?

The role of Director of Studies is one of high responsibility directly concerned with the education and welfare of our Young Learner students as well as the management of all academic staff assigned to the programme.

The Director of Studies is responsible for the academic management of the designated Young Learner centre. Key elements of this role include inducting and supporting teachers, overseeing the placement of students and maintaining high level of teaching standards across all classes, including carrying out observations and teacher development sessions as appropriate.

What skills do I need to do this job?

ability to mentor and provide support for less experienced teachers
ability to manage a team
ability to communicate with international teenagers and adults, with cultural awareness and sensitivity
administrative skills such as registers, class lists and reports

What training will I receive?

If you dont already have up-to-date first aid and safeguarding training, this will be provided before you start. There will be a full paid induction that offers guidance on the academic programme and its implementation, as well as get-to-know-you activities to ensure friendship and collaboration within your team, and with the wider centre team.

What is included in the package?

You will get free bed and full board (3 meals a day) provided at the centre.
Opportunities to attend excursions to locations in the surrounding area and around the UK
Professional development opportunities

Why work with International House London?

International House London have been running summer schools since 2011 across the UK. We are proud to be accredited by the British Council and International House World Organisation. We celebrate the diversity of our students and staff and have strong Vision, Mission and Values beliefs. We prioritise the safety, happiness and well-being of our students. We actively offer professional development and skills training to our staff. Many of our staff return to work with us every year.

How will this role enhance my career? What can it lead to?

academic management roles and teacher training
programme management roles
working with teenagers and young people
working within educational institutions
managerial and organisational roles
leadership positions

Hours of work: Your normal hours of work are 44 per week over a six-day week. This position involves working on weekends and other unsocial hours

What will happen before the camp starts

There will be induction and training e.g. health and safety, safeguarding
You will be sent the staff manuals, policies and procedures
You will have DBS checks, will require two references and a police check (if living abroad)
When on site, check the classrooms have all the necessary equipment e.g. whiteboards, pens, board rubbers

What will happen during the camp

You will:

Take responsibility for classing the students and administer level tests where required
Check student engagement with the lessons
Support the teachers in the planning of lessons and help with resources
Cover teaching absences or teach a class if the timetable requires
Organise end-of-course certificates, student reports and graduation ceremonies
Attend and/or lead team meetings to reinforce procedures
Arrange developmental observations of teachers and deliver oral and written feedback reports
Provide academic advice and support to students and teachers as required
Assist with arrivals and departures of students on transfer days if required
Attend staff meetings as required
Liaise with Group Leaders and Centre Manager, and act on feedback/suggestions as required
Keep Group Leaders informed of student attendance and progress

What will happen at the end of the camp

You will:

Assist with departures of students and teachers
Check teaching equipment and complete an inventory
Help to pack up the centre
If you're passionate about education, dedicated to creating memorable experiences for young learners, and excited to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to explore our available positions. Your summer adventure awaits at International House London!