Director of Studies
Deadline: Fri 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 UTC
- Deadline: Fri 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 UTC
- United Kingdom: St Albans.
- Bell Educational Services
- Experience: NOT APPLICABLE
- Number of positions: 1
- Degree Required
- Short Term/Summer job, Residential
- Applicant must have right to work in United Kingdom.
Details of Position
Are you experienced in academic management and passionate about ensuring student success? Do you possess the leadership skills necessary to oversee the academic provision of our Young Learner courses? Can you inspire, motivate, support and develop a team of talented EFL Teachers? If this sounds like you, wed love you to join our dedicated academic management team, working on our UK based residential young learner courses this Winter.
As a Director of Studies, you will:
- Manage the teaching team, ensuring a consistently high standard of instruction and support.
- Conduct lesson observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
- Provide feedback to the Centre Manager and Young Learner department on pedagogic aspects of the course and staff reports.
- Organise and contribute to professional development INSET sessions for academic staff to foster continuous growth and improvement.
- Oversee student placement and assessment, ensuring appropriate academic support and progression.
- Provide academic support and guidance to both teachers and students, ensuring their needs are met effectively.
- Manage the setup, utilisation and return of academic resources.
- Participate in all aspects of the academic programme, including participation in study tours and teaching as required.
- Support with pastoral duties and the social programme as required.
- Be on call and respond to emergencies as they arise, demonstrating quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment.
As a Director of Studies, you will:
- Manage the teaching team, ensuring a consistently high standard of instruction and support.
- Conduct lesson observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
- Provide feedback to the Centre Manager and Young Learner department on pedagogic aspects of the course and staff reports.
- Organise and contribute to professional development INSET sessions for academic staff to foster continuous growth and improvement.
- Oversee student placement and assessment, ensuring appropriate academic support and progression.
- Provide academic support and guidance to both teachers and students, ensuring their needs are met effectively.
- Manage the setup, utilisation and return of academic resources.
- Participate in all aspects of the academic programme, including participation in study tours and teaching as required.
- Support with pastoral duties and the social programme as required.
- Be on call and respond to emergencies as they arise, demonstrating quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment.
Qualifications
About You
We are looking for candidates who are:
Leaders - You demonstrate strong leadership skills and an understanding of how to support and develop an academic teaching team.
Knowledgeable - You possess a strong understanding of pedagogical principles and best practice in learning and teaching and of project-based or task-based learning.
Approachable - You are friendly and easy to approach and create an atmosphere where staff and students feel able to share concerns or issues.
Organised - You can manage multiple tasks and deadlines with precision and ensure attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
Culturally sensitive - You demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences and ensure an inclusive and respectful environment.
Responsible - You consistently prioritise the safety and well-being of our young learners and keep safeguarding at the heart of everything you do.
Directors of Studies must be qualified as follows:
- Delta/Trinity DipTESOL Certificate
- Degre
We are looking for candidates who are:
Leaders - You demonstrate strong leadership skills and an understanding of how to support and develop an academic teaching team.
Knowledgeable - You possess a strong understanding of pedagogical principles and best practice in learning and teaching and of project-based or task-based learning.
Approachable - You are friendly and easy to approach and create an atmosphere where staff and students feel able to share concerns or issues.
Organised - You can manage multiple tasks and deadlines with precision and ensure attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
Culturally sensitive - You demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences and ensure an inclusive and respectful environment.
Responsible - You consistently prioritise the safety and well-being of our young learners and keep safeguarding at the heart of everything you do.
Directors of Studies must be qualified as follows:
- Delta/Trinity DipTESOL Certificate
- Degre
Salary and Benefits
Our school in Hertfordshire provides both staff and students with excellent premises and facilities. As well as a competitive salary, staff will also benefit from:
- Free accommodation and meals
- Holiday pay (paid on top of salary for any accrued but untaken holiday)
- Company paid induction upon arrival onsite
- Company paid DBS check
- Regular CPD sessions to enhance your professional development and opportunities for promotion/future work.
- Opportunities for future career growth
Working for Bell on our Young Learner courses offers a valuable experience for individuals looking to develop their career in management. You will develop your skills in planning, leadership, communication, teamwork, time management and youth engagement whilst making a positive and long-lasting impact on the lives of young people.
For individuals seeking longer term work, we also have opportunities for further work, year-round, on our residential courses.
- Free accommodation and meals
- Holiday pay (paid on top of salary for any accrued but untaken holiday)
- Company paid induction upon arrival onsite
- Company paid DBS check
- Regular CPD sessions to enhance your professional development and opportunities for promotion/future work.
- Opportunities for future career growth
Working for Bell on our Young Learner courses offers a valuable experience for individuals looking to develop their career in management. You will develop your skills in planning, leadership, communication, teamwork, time management and youth engagement whilst making a positive and long-lasting impact on the lives of young people.
For individuals seeking longer term work, we also have opportunities for further work, year-round, on our residential courses.
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Job Summary
Are you experienced in academic management and passionate about ensuring student success? Do you possess the leadership skills necessary to oversee the academic provision of our Young Learner courses? Can you inspire, motivate, support and develop a team of talented EFL Teachers? If this sounds like you, we'd love you to join our dedicated academic management team, working on our UK based residential young learner courses this Winter.
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