Director of Studies

Accountabilities

All duties are subject to change at the discretion of the Managing Director.

To understand how the BSS language programme works and to ensure that all teaching, processes, and paperwork meet British Council standards at all times.

To lead a team of EFL teachers and provide the necessary guidance and support to ensure they are teaching to an acceptably high level. Run a "buddy system" for less experienced teachers.
To create and maintain a positive atmosphere amongst EFL staff and language students within the EFL programme.
To observe and appraise all teachers and provide constructive feedback.
To monitor teachers’ lesson plans and lesson records, ensuring lesson plans show variety, a good pace, and are challenging for the students.
To assess the standard of all language students and to place them into classes according to their ability. Match teachers appropriately to classes and, where possible, take teachers' level preferences into account.
To take responsibility for the safety, welfare, and behaviour, including discipline, of all students during the English programme time.
To deal with any queries or problems that staff, students, parents or agents may have about the teaching of the EFL programme in a calm and efficient manner.
To take responsibility for any English language examinations carried out at the centre, including advising students, setting up the examination room, arranging invigilator(s), and providing exam feedback (if available immediately)
To ensure that student exercise books are up-to-date, work is marked, mistakes have been corrected and students’ self-reviews have been completed
To ensure that classroom displays are clear, vibrant, illustrative, and representative of the students’ weeks work.
To ensure written reports are being completed for each language student at the end of each week and to carry out an end-of-week presentation of certificates and awards.
To act as an additional cover teacher when necessary (qualified teachers who are not on a full teaching schedule should be used for cover in the first instance).
To run twice weekly EFL staff meetings and CPD sessions. Encourage experienced teachers to take charge of some CPD sessions themselves.
To provide elocution guidance to activity coaches to link English language learning taking place inside of classrooms with activity programmes.
Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Centre Manager or Head Office team.

Key Skills

Strong leadership skills, be able to manage, develop and motivate a team of coaches and able to set high standards

Able to deal well with pressure and to multi-task
Enthusiastic and friendly
Excellent communication skills with people of all levels
Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours

Qualifications

First-degree or equivalent
DELTA, Trinity Diploma in TESOL or equivalent
Previous DOS/ADOS experience with this age group; able to lead and motivate a team of staff Independent and able to problem-solve
HSE-approved First Aid certificate would be advantageous

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