Director Of Studies

3 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Tesol International Association Full time

Join our winning team of global superstars in summer 2025Embassy Summer, under its parent company EC English, offers award-winning summer vacation programmes for young people across multiple locations in the UK, USA, Canada, Malta, UAE & South Africa.
Students learn English whilst immersing themselves in the local culture and surroundings.
Our programmes are a combination of language classes, exciting excursions, and fun-filled sporting, creative and social activities.The Director of Studies reports to the Centre Manager.
They are responsible for all aspects of the academic department including learner management, teacher support and development, and operational processes, to ensure the smooth delivery of the Embassy Summer learning experience.Key ResponsibilitiesPromoting and safeguarding the welfare of students for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.Maximising student and Group leader satisfaction by ensuring their experience meets or exceeds their expectations.Supporting, monitoring, and developing teachers to ensure that they deliver the Embassy Summer lesson.Ensuring students are inducted, placed, and have a positive learning environment and receive their certificate upon their departure.Liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the overall Embassy Summer experience.Specific Duties IncludeWorking closely with the Centre Manager and reporting any concerns.Supervising the academic administrator and allocating tasks.Being aware of student numbers and resources and targets - and planning ahead.Managing the teaching team; ensuring teachers adhere to the code of conduct and addressing any deviation from the code promptly with the guidance of the CM.Conducting student placement testing and placing students in the appropriate level.Reviewing the creation of classes by the academic administrator.Managing teaching resources and maximising interactive material use.Organising regular teacher meetings.Supporting teachers with:Daily lesson preparation support.Teaching observations and feedback sessions.Weekly CPD sessions based on identified needs.Follow-up observations to assess impact of feedback and CPD.Providing emergency lesson cover and organising cover for planned absences.Promoting team spirit at all levels and ensuring full communication with all employees within the Centre.In-centre liaison, including with Activity Management, to ensure an integrated Academic & Activity programme.Supporting other managers and carrying out other duties as assigned.Carrying out emergency duty (on a rota basis).Education RequiredEducated to Degree Level or equivalent (Level 6 Qualifications and Credit Framework).DELTA, Trinity Lic.
Diploma in TESOL (Level 6/7 of the Qualifications and Credit Framework).Or MA in ELT / TESOL (provided that they meet the validation, entry requirements, teaching practice and input criteria).Experience Required3 years' teaching experience.Some evidence of supporting and developing teachers (e.g., through mentoring programmes, delivering workshops or observing teachers).Experience DesiredExperience of working with juniors.Experience of supporting and developing teachers.Experience of the CEFR in student placement and process.Experience of managing a teaching team.Experience of working in a residential context.Personal AttributesAbility to lead and inspire teachers.Excellent organisational and communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to work under pressure.Demonstrates the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.Demonstrates creativity and energy and a positive commitment to the role.Working Week6 days out of 7 (1 day off per week).All management roles are residential.RemunerationUp to £960 per week (inclusive of holiday pay).FULL BOARD RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED FREE OF CHARGEDisclosure And Barring ServiceIf you do not have a valid Enhanced DBS and are not subscribed to the DBS update service, we will need to apply for a new Enhanced DBS for you.Equality and DiversityEquality and diversity are at the heart of everything we do.
Our learning opportunities are open to everyone, regardless of their background and circumstances, and we apply the same standards to the staff we employ.
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