Academic Director

Deadline: Mon 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 UTC

Deadline: Mon 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 UTC
United Kingdom: United Kingdom.

Ardmore Language Schools

Company Information

Ardmore is one of the top junior course providers in the UK, providing teaching opportunities in summer and year round. Our students can choose from 15 centres in the UK and 3 in the US in some of the most prestigious boarding schools and universities with outstanding facilities in exciting locations. Every year we carefully select over 250 summer staff to deliver our dynamic programmes. We offer residential and non-residential positions in our British Council accredited centres.
Experience: 2 YEARS
Number of positions: 50
Degree Required
Short Term/Summer job, Residential
Applicant must have right to work in United Kingdom.

Job Summary

Details of Position

The Academic Directors key responsibilities are to ensure the smooth running and successful delivery of all aspects of the academic programme on centre, and to work closely with the other managers to provide a cohesive, productive, and enjoyable experience for the students, staff and group leaders. The Academic Director will provide ongoing support for EFL Teachers in the preparation, co-ordination, and teaching of English.

Essential:
Minimum of 2 years experience in the ELT business
Experience of teaching YLs and VYLs
Confident computer user
An interest in teacher development

Preferable:
DELTA / DipTESOL-qualified (or in process of doing)
Experience of managing staff
Experience in summer school environment

Characteristics:
Adaptable
An excellent team player
Imaginative approach to designing lesson materials
Always looking for improvements
Willing to pilot and develop materials

Degree Required

Teaching experience: 2 years

Qualifications

Cambridge CELTA

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary based on size and difficulty of centre, qualifications, experience, and loyalty.

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The Academic Director uses our in-house resources and syllabus to implement the Ardmore academic programme. The AD is responsible for planning lesson delivery, academic administration, checking class registers, and monitoring student progress to achieve the objectives of our syllabus. The DOS needs to ensure that the lessons being delivered are engaging, age and level appropriate, and student-centered to suit our young learners.