Course Director (Director of Studies)

Company	UklcSee more
Address	Mile End, Gloucestershire
Form of work	- Full-time, Temporary contract
Salary	From £575 a week
Category	Education

Job description

Course Director (Director of Studies)

UKLC is now recruiting for summer 2024 and we are looking for some hardworking individuals to take on the Course Director (DoS) positions available at our beautiful centres throughout the UK. If you love all things academic, are a great leader, enjoy working with young people and can find your way around a spreadsheet, this role may well be what you're looking for!

The Course Directoris responsible for implementing the didactic programme. This involves all academic administration and the management of the teaching team. The Course Director’s main responsibilities are to ensure high standards in the classroom and to support the teachers.

Person specification:

Essential Skills, Qualities and Qualifications

Proven leadership ability
At least two years full-time EFL experience
Educated to degree level
Excellent communication and motivational skills.
RSA DELTA, Trinity Diploma, PGCE in TESOL/TEFL or post graduate course in TEFL/TESOL (inc. 6 hrs teaching practice)
A desire to work with young people from different cultures
Adaptability and flexibility
Full right to work in the UK
Overseas Police Check (if applicable)
Minimum of 2 reference checks
Enhanced DBS Check
Competent with Excel

Desirable Essential Skills, Qualities and Qualifications

Previous experience in a management or supervisory role
Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people.
Knowledge of the local area
Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods
Creative ideas

Responsibilities:

Pre- Course:

Responsible for ensuring that the Operations and Safeguarding Handbook is adhered to by the teaching team and that good standards of Health and Safety are maintained at all times.
Attend the pre-summer online training.
Complete the Safeguarding, Prevent and Child Mental Health online training courses.
Ensure that everything is in place for a successful start to the course (this involves spending a few days prior to the arrival of the students organising and preparing the centre and attending any management inductions).
Comply with the Course Director handbook and to be familiar with the teacher handbook.
Support the Centre manager in the preparation of the centre.
Ensure that all course materials are in place for the start of the course.

During the Course:

To be part of the on-site management team and work with the Centre Manager and Excursion and Activity Manager (including being part of a rota of overnight duty manager care).
Monitor class size and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
Deal quickly and effectively with student and group leader academic queries.
Timetable classes.
Teach at least three sessions a week should the need arise. If more than three sessions are required, they will be remunerated accordingly.
Maintain academic records and procedures as outlined in the handbook.
Manage and be responsible for all academic materials and equipment.
Provide training for the team and group leaders.
Work with the Excursions and Activity Manager and Teacher+ (where appropriate) to ensure the integration of the teaching and activity programmes.
Test students and place them in classes appropriate to their level, age and learning needs.
Take responsibility for maintaining a high standard of teaching at all times.
Provide support, advice and guidance to the teaching team, especially newly qualified team members.
Hold regular teacher meetings.
Observe and give constructive feedback to every teacher.
Feedback regularly to your Centre Manager and Senior Leadership Team.
Safeguard the welfare and protection of our students in accordance with our Child Protection Policy.
Assist the Centre Manager with the team induction and the meeting and greeting of new groups.
Liaise with the Centre Manager and Excursions and Activity Manager in the organisation of the team rota.
Ensure the academic programme complies with the British Council guidelines.
Work with all the team and group leaders to maintain team and student discipline.
Organise Trinity exams if applicable.
Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.

Post-Course:

Write (in conjunction with the Management Team) brief appraisals for all team members.
Complete exit feedback at the end of your contract.
Submit a summary report at the end of the course.
Support the Centre Manager in the close-down of the centre, ensuring a smooth shut down procedure at the end of the course and return of all materials.

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