Since 1955, Bell has provided outstanding education to students from around the world, transforming the lives of over one million people. Through our teaching approach developed with an Emeritus Professor at the University of Cambridge, The Bell Way encourages students to aim high, exceed their learning goals and become confident users of the English Language.
We provide seasonal courses for 11-17-year olds as well as our summer junior programme for those aged 7-10.

We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and responsible Directors of Studies and Assistant Directors of Studies who can provide our students with high quality teaching and unforgettable experiences that are expected on a Bell course.

Directors of Studies are responsible for the effective running of the academic side of the Young Learner programme including management of EFL Teachers, provision of academic advice, managing resources and preparation of study tours and excursions, as well as participation in activities.

Assistant Directors of Studies will assist in the effective running of the academic component of the programmes to deliver maximum quality, efficiency and student satisfaction.

Our schools are based in prestigious locations around the UK:
Bell St Albans, Hertfordshire
The Leys, Cambridge
Tudor Hall, Oxfordshire

All our schools are set in elegant surroundings and are housed in some of the UKs most prestigious boarding schools.
Free accommodation, meals and professional development is available for all staff.

Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the teaching and learning component of the programme, including Study
Tours, is provided to the highest standard and is compatible with its description in
pre-course publicity material, and according to procedures as set out in the Director
of Studies Guidelines;
- Be responsible for student placement and assessment;
- Ensure the provision of appropriate academic advice, tutorial support and feedback,
including student reports, to students;
- Provide appropriate feedback is provided to the Centre Manager and to the Young
Learners Department, including staff reports and a report on the pedagogic aspects of
the course;
- Manage the setting up, use and return of academic resources, equipment and facilities;
Induct, support and effectively manage the academic staff;
- Carry out classroom/lesson observations for all EFL staff and provide written and oral
feedback to each staff member; forward feedback documentation to Off Site Programmes
Department;
- Manage the EFL team to ensure a high standard of service and teaching as well as
maintaining class and student records, and contribute to end-of-course reports;
- Organise and contribute to the Professional Development INSET programmes for staff;
- Manage and oversee academic staff performance evaluation and provide feedback to
Centre Manager and Young Learners Department on all academic staff;
- Ensure that staff operate at all times in accordance with statutory regulations and
Bell policies and procedures;
- Ensure the supervision and discipline of students, as appropriate;
- Teach / provide supervision as required;
- Participate in programme social functions and activities and pastoral duties as
required;
- Participate in visitors programmes;
- Deal with student issues/emergencies as and when they arise;
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible
for / come into contact with;
- Deputise for the Centre Manager and be on call as required.

Degree Required

Applicants should have one of the following required qualifications:
Cambridge DELTA, Trinity CertIBET

Teaching experience: 5 years