Job details

Position:

Assistant director of studies

Work hours:

Full-time

Student type:

Non-applicable

Group size:

N/A

Contract term:

N/A

Contract type:

Work as employee

Institution type:

Language school

School authority:

Private

Main duties

To support the Director of Studies and Academic Management in managing the academic life of the school
To promote and develop the academic curriculum and academic life of the School
To develop and implement the educational philosophy of the school and to promote a culture of best practice
To promote individual departmental initiatives where appropriate
To attend any senior management or meetings as required
To co-ordinate with other departmental managers to implement the “British Experience”
To complete all administrative tasks required efficiently
To cover lessons when required to do so

Staff management

To support the DoS in leading and managing all EFL teachers by encouraging, supporting and challenging teachers to maintain and raise the already high academic standards
To constantly monitor staff performance and to be the first port of call for any teacher in need of advice or support
To chair meetings where appropriate
To assist the Academic Manager and Director of Studies with all Continual Professional Development programs
To cover for absent staff; to record and monitor all absences

Timetable

To oversee the allocation of staff in consultation with the Academic Manager and Director of Studies
To oversee the timetabling and administration of class preparation
To provide cover teaching when required to do so
To balance the duty of cover work if needed with the DoS

Administration

To assist the Academic Manager and Director of Studies with student admissions, to constantly to monitor and manage arrangements for entrance testing and assessment
To supervise the maintenance of complete and up-to-date records related to teaching i.e. lesson plans and work covered
To supervise the preparation student reports and/or course reports within agreed deadlines

In the Classroom/On an Excursion/During an Activity/At the Centre

To take responsibility for maintaining teaching resources and premises
To make sure classrooms are left secure and tidy after use and ensure borrowed equipment have been returned
To help develop, advance and expand teaching resources
To motivate students to improve their learning skills

Staff Induction

To attend a staff induction and take an active part in discussion and feedback

Personal Development CDP

You need to be able to set yourself goals that you would like to work on during your time with MLA
Weekly training or feedback sessions

Health & Safety

To comply with all health and safety procedures as required by the Company
Being aware of relevant fire, health and safety issues in the classroom and around the centre and during excursions
A First Aid qualification is desirable. If you have such please make sure a copy of your certificate is available

Child Protection & Safeguarding

All staff share the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and must adhere to, and comply with, MLA Safeguarding Policy
To provide safety and welfare assistance to students
To be vigilant for possible welfare problems of students

London, UK

Who we are looking for

1. Language proficiency
   

   Proficient speakers

2. Experience
   

   Min. 1 year

   (Experience of Teaching EFL Classes)

3. Qualification
   

   BA in any subject + CELTA + Any accredited 100+ hour English teaching certif.

4. Have some experience or desire of leading and managing staff; be motivational, sympathetic, constructive and, where necessary, challenging with colleagues
5. Be experienced and inspirational as a classroom teacher
6. Be able to communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students and group leaders alike
7. Be passionate about driving up standards in teaching and learning
8. Be very well-organised and extremely hard-working
9. Be able to work accurately and calmly, and show resilience, when under pressure
10. Be able to work collaboratively with colleagues within the company; have a proven ability to work as a member of a team
11. Be patient, determined and enthusiastic
12. Be prepared and able to initiate and manage change, where necessary
13. Be devoted to the educational needs of the individual student
14. Be committed to continuing personal and professional development
15. Display absolute commitment to the highest standards of professional behaviour and, at all times, to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children
16. Be proficient in the use of information technology
17. Act at all times as an outstanding ambassador for the school
18. Be willing and able to contribute to the wider extracurricular and pastoral life of a summer school

What we offer

1. Non Residential from #550-580 weekly
2. Residential from #500-530 weekly
3. All salaries are inclusive of Holiday Pay (12.07%)
4. Room and board deduction of GBP #45 per week
5. +GBP #10 per week for each year of service with MLA (maximum GBP #30/3 years)