Director of Studies roles in Kent, Oxford & Bournemouth
- United Kingdom: Folkestone, Rochester, Bournemouth, Oxford.
- Summer Boarding Courses Ltd
- Experience: 1 YEAR
- Number of positions: 6
- Degree Required
- Short Term/Summer job, Residential
- Applicant must have right to work in United Kingdom.
Details of Position
Contract Dates:
Earlscliffe Summer School, Folkestone, 25/06-15/08/2025 - Easter Contract also available (09/04-25/04/2025)
Oxford College, Oxford, 01/07-16/08/2025
SBC at Canford Summer School, Bournemouth, 01/07-11/08/2025
Headington Summer School, Oxford, 08/07-18/08/2025
Main Duties:
Take overall responsibility for implementing and monitoring the performance of the Academic Programme
Be the point of contact for EFL Teachers and Subject Teachers regarding the academic programme at our schools or Colleges
Be the point of contact for SBC Head Office regarding the Academic Programme at the Schools
Organise the students into classes and inform both students and teachers of their classes and levels
Lead daily Teacher Meetings
Keep clear and accurate records of class attendance and work covered
Ensure reports and leavers certificates are produced on time
Support, manage and guide teachers whilst carrying out lesson observations, observation feedback and CPD workshops/idea sessions
Teach when necessary to provide cover for absent teachers
Provide feedback on the SBC syllabus and academic processes at the end of the summer
Be responsible for pre-arrival academic setup and effectively induct teachers at the beginning of the summer school
Set up the Teachers Preparation room appropriate signage and maintain it as a functioning workspace
Summer Boarding Courses is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to.
SBC EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT
We operate a policy of equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.
Degree Required
Applicants should have one of the following required qualifications:
Cambridge DELTA, Cambridge DELTA Online, Trinity DipTESOL
Teaching experience: 2 years
Native level English speaker preferred
Qualifications
TEFLQ status (I.e. Delta, Trinity Diploma, MA TESOL or accredited equivalent)
An undergraduate degree
Experience in Academic Management
Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, flexibility
Strong organisational skills
Experience in residential international summer schools
Desirable
Experience of residential international summer schools
Experience of the UK boarding environment
Experience of working within the education sector
Salary and Benefits
Fully paid DBS check
Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
All meals and accommodation included
CPD and Appraisals
Staff Wellbeing Initiative
Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
Online safeguarding and prevent training
Professional, fun and supportive environment
Remuneration: Paid weekly, one week in arrears. The weekly rate received for a Director of Studies is £900 PLUS any accrued holiday to be paid at the end of contract. Food and accommodation are included for all residential SBC staff.
Hours of Work: A normal working week for Director of Studies will consist of up to 70 hours per week over six working days.
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