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Director of Studies

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  • United Kingdom: Liverpool.
  • Kaplan International
  • Experience: NOT APPLICABLE
  • Number of positions: 1
  • Degree Required
  • Applicant must have right to work in United Kingdom.

Job Summary

Details of Position

Director of Studies

Reference number: JR245144
Advertising code: #LI-MO1
Location: Liverpool
Working pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £32,000 per annum

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to lead the teaching programme at our Liverpool school. The role reports directly into the Principal, who you will work in close partnership with, to maintain and deliver an exceptional educational experience for our students.

About Kaplan Liverpool
Kaplan Liverpool is a centre of language learning excellence celebrating over a decade of success. During that time, it has grown to the largest school in the Kaplan International Languages group, having welcomed thousands of students from over 50 countries around the world.

The school offers year-round English programmes including general English, business English and exam preparation. Our dedicated 30+ programme caters to the needs of international professionals. A high-quality curriculum is complemented by a varied, stimulating extra-curricular programme which extends students learning beyond the classroom and allows them to form lasting friendships with classmates from around the world.

In 2024, Kaplan Liverpool was proud to receive recognition with a Kaplan Award for having the most highly rated teachers in the group of UK and Ireland schools. As Director of Studies, you'll lead this exceptional team in maintaining and elevating our teaching standards even further.

A detailed job description can be viewed here.If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/bdc5crv3

Life in Liverpool
As a place to live, Liverpool offers the perfect balance of city life and affordability. The city pulses with culture - from world-class museums and galleries to an exceptional music scene. You'll find yourself spoiled for choice with restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, while being just a short journey from stunning beaches and the natural beauty of the Lake District and North Wales. The city is famed for the friendliness of its people and last year ranked in the Time Outs Top 10 world cities.

What youll bring to the role
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
TEFLQ Status - For example via a DELTA or equivalent

Essential Experience:
Significant EFL teaching experience
Administration work (preferably in an ELT environment)
Dealing with and solving complaints
Developing learner autonomy
Effective student counselling and tutorials
Recruiting teaching staff
Student assessment
Teacher development and conducting teacher observations
Teaching a variety of levels
Teaching exam preparation and/or business classes
Using IWBs in the classroom

What we do
Part of the Kaplan Languages Group, Kaplan International Languages(KIL) helps international students to develop and improve their English language skills. With a network of schools spanning 6 countries, KIL has the largest presence of any international language school in the English-speaking world. All schools are in vibrant, sought-after and convenient locations, providing our students with an optimal environment to achieve their goals.

What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 days annual leave*
Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
Company pension contributions
Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply
To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on Friday 7th March 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Additional Application Information
Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

This role involves working with learners who are under 18 years old and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background-checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including childrens barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. In addition to the DBS check, for roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency. Please be aware that it is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Application Support
If you require support completing the application or wish to talk to someone about the role, please email the Recruitment Team.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments
At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.

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£32,000 per annum

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Job Summary

We are looking for a Director of Studies to join our team.

The Director of Studies manages the quality of teaching and ensures K+ programmes are delivered to the highest possible standard in line with the KI Languages Teaching Standards. They ensure all students have the best Kaplan Experience through top quality customer service and by making the welfare and safeguarding of students a priority.


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