Director of Studies (Summer Fixed Term)

at  BSC Education Limited

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• DELTA or MA TESOL or MA linguistics/ other qualifications considered plus extensive experiences as a DoS on summer programmes
• At least 4 years’ experience working young learners
• High level of computer literacy, particularly MS Office, email, and use of databases
• Excellent lesson planning skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Enthusiasm for summer school life
• Right to work in the UK/EU (depending on the respective centre)
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.
• Experience of British Council Inspections
• Current First Aid Certificate is desirable

• Conduct induction for teachers
• Collect all student levelling data and group students into class levels
• Setup weekly reports for teachers to complete
• Mail Merge reports and certificate for students
• Email certificates and reports to GLs for each group
• Support teachers with challenging situations; remain objective
• Plan and Deliver language focused and engaging lessons.
• Cover duties as the need arises
• Follow BSC syllabus and ensure teachers are doing so
• Check teachers are submitting weekly planners and report on time
• Carry out ‘pop-in’ observations on all teachers regularly.
• Be observed and receive feedback
• Conduct teacher observations and give constructive feedback
• Line manage Senior Teachers – focus on developing their leadership skills
• Support teachers with lesson planning and delivery
• Plan and deliver at least 1 INSETT session
• Organise with graduation photos and project showcase days
• Lead the academic team and support the summer team as a whole.
• Conduct weekly academic meetings
• Organise and assist with placement testing
• Be in regular contact with and report to the YL Academic Operations Manager
• Report any student absences to the welfare team/ centre manager/ GLs
• Assist the Centre Manager as needed.
• Attend induction held at the centre
• Remain professional at all times
• Comply with BSC Uniform Policy (BSC t-shirts are provided)
• Comply with BSC Centre rules and regulations
• Be a positive role model