Assistant Director of Studies

7 days ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Bayswater Education Full time

Bayswater Education is a vibrant network of global centres dedicated for over 75 years while inspiring people through a life-changing educational and travelling experience.

We're passionate about growing communities of global thinkers and explorers, at home and abroad - whatever their story. We're not just reimagining education; we're revolutionizing it.

We're on a mission to provide young minds, locally and globally, with life-changing adventures and a chance to cultivate a social conscience.

For every student we teach, we will teach another from a disadvantaged background. We provide classes beyond our borders and extend our commitment to education to regions where they are most needed

This is an opportunity for an experienced EFL teacher or Senior Teacher to take the next step into management. You will be a key part of a team that will deliver on the 4 Bayswater promises. You will be committed to providing a world class experience for our students and your team. You will be working in a dynamic company experiencing rapid growth.

Here you will find the opportunity to carve out a career whilst making a real difference to staff and students.


Key duties & responsibilities

  • Teach a full schedule, as assigned by the Director of Studies and/or Centre Director, typically to include a Standard or Intensive teaching schedule, depending on the needs of the centre.
  • Proactively contribute and collaborate as a key member of the Bayswater Academic Team
  • Mentor teachers and train new teachers.
  • Provide academic support to students including but not limited to: monitoring and ensuring student attendance, counselling students, assisting with Monday intake, dealing with student issues, class and level changes, books, etc.
  • Provide administrative support to the Academics office including but not limited to: payroll, checking completion of teacher admin tasks/outstanding tasks, curriculum development, training, etc.
  • Ensure consistent, highquality delivery across all centres of current curriculum.
  • Contribute to development of additional Professional Skills and Practical English offerings to drive profitable enrolment.
  • Collaborate with Student Services and Administrative teams to ensure best customer experience for all participants.
  • During absence of Director of Studies, coordinate with Centre Director for coverage of responsibilities.
  • Provide support to the school including but not limited to: facilities, supporting other departments when necessary.
  • Establishment of a positive learning environment for all students, ensuring that they feel supported in their learning.
  • Creation of lessons that are motivating and engaging with a focus on learning.
  • Complete class administration in a timely manner, including lesson plan submission, student attendance, student assessment and progress reports.
  • Attend and on occasion lead staff meetings and training sessions as directed by the DoS
  • Seek feedback from students, peers and managers.
  • Set development goals in conjunction with the Director of Studies based on observations, feedback and individual areas of interest.
  • Follow the directives in the employee handbook and teacher manual.
  • Provide occasional substitute coverage.
  • Assist Director of Studies in piloting new materials and programs
  • Keep current with school policies and company aims.

Knowledge, Qualification and Experience

  • Essential_
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL (TEFL-I status)
  • Cambridge DELTA or Trinity Dip TESOL or equivalent (TEFL-Q status)
  • Desirable_
  • MA Applied Linguistics and ELT/TESOL
  • Teacher Trainer status and/or teacher development experience
  • Experience of teaching exam preparation courses
  • Experience of teaching ESPs, such as Business, Academic English
  • Experience of working with juniors
  • PGCE
  • Experience of using interactive touch screen TVs in the classroom

Skills and Attributes

  • Commitment to maintain high quality academic standards.
  • Creative course content and solutions to problems
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Personal Attributes

  • Customer focussed.
  • Resilient with a flexible, 'cando' approach to work
  • A team player and able to build rapport and engage with a diverse range of people.
  • Committed to equality and diversity.
  • Committed to continuous improvement through being outward looking and reflective.

What we offer:

  • Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications & experience.
  • Training & development programs.
  • Opportunities for career growth within a global organization
  • Access to our wide portfolio of courses offered for free or on discounted rates.
  • People centric, inclusive culture with regular wellbeing and social activities.
  • Extra days off based on the length of service.
- "Doing good" day. (1 paid day off per year for volunteering activities)

  • Regular online networking and crossdepartmental meetings with the Bayswater team globally.
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