Assistant Course Director

4 weeks ago


United Kingdom Uklc Full time

Assistant Course Director

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The Assistant Course Directoris responsible for helping to implement the didactic programme. This involves assisting with all academic administration and the management of the teaching team. The Assistant Course Director’s main responsibilities are to ensure high standards in the classroom and to support the teachers.

Person specification:

Essential Skills, Qualities and Qualifications

  • Proven leadership ability
  • At least two years full-time EFL experience
  • Educated to degree level
  • Excellent communication and motivational skills.
  • A desire to work with young people from different cultures
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Full right to work in the UK
  • Overseas Police Check (if applicable)
  • Minimum of 2 reference checks
  • Enhanced DBS Check
  • Competent with Excel

Desirable Essential Skills, Qualities and Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a management or supervisory role
  • Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people.
  • Knowledge of the local area
  • Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods
  • Creative ideas

Responsibilities:

Pre- Course:

  • Responsible for ensuring that the Operations and Safeguarding Handbook is adhered to by the teaching team and that good standards of Health and Safety are maintained at all times.
  • Attend the pre-summer online training.
  • Complete the Safeguarding, Prevent and Child Mental Health online training courses.
  • Ensure that everything is in place for a successful start to the course (this involves spending a few days prior to the arrival of the students organising and preparing the centre and attending any management inductions).
  • Comply with the Course Director Handbook and be familiar with the Teacher Handbook.
  • Support the Course Director in the preparation of the centre.
  • Ensure that all course materials are in place for the start of the course.

During the Course:

  • Monitor class size and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
  • Deal quickly and effectively with student and group leader academic queries.
  • Timetable classes
  • Teach once a day on teaching days.
  • Assist the Course Director with maintaining academic records and procedures as outlined in the handbook.
  • Assist the Course Director with managing and be responsible for all academic materials and equipment.
  • Support the Course Director with providing training for the team and group leaders.
  • Work with the Excursions and Activity Manager to ensure the integration of the teaching and activity programmes.
  • Test students and place them in classes appropriate to their level, age and learning needs.
  • Take responsibility for maintaining a high standard of teaching at all times.
  • Provide support, advice and guidance to the teaching team, especially newly qualified team members.
  • Minute all regular teacher meetings.
  • Help the Course Director with observations and feedback.
  • Safeguard the welfare and protection of our students in accordance with our Child Protection Policy.
  • Ensure the academic programme complies with the British Council guidelines.
  • Work with all the team and group leaders to maintain team and student discipline.
  • Organise Trinity exams if applicable.
  • Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.

Post-Course:

  • Write (in conjunction with the Management Team) brief appraisals for all team members.
  • Complete exit feedback at the end of your contract.
  • Submit a summary report at the end of the course.
  • Support the Course Director in the close-down of the centre, ensuring a smooth shut down procedure at the end of the course and return of all materials.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Full Board Accommodation provided at no additional cost to you.
  • Holiday pay will be added to your final pay packet.
  • All salaries are paid monthly in arrears.
  • Weekly salary is £470.

Available Centres and Dates (excluding Induction):

  • Clifton College, Bristol: 7th July - 18th August 2024
  • Dean Close School, Cheltenham: 3rd July - 31st July 2024
  • Chester University: 30th June - 11th August 2024
  • Chichester University: 1st July - 29th July 2024
  • King’s College, London – Waterloo Campus: 1st July - 26th August 2024
  • Reaseheath College, Nantwich: 5th July - 2nd August 2024
  • Queen Mary University of London: 16th June - 11th August 2024
  • UCFB, Wembley: 1st July - 26th August 2024
  • Queen Anne’s School, Reading: 7th July - 4th August 2024
  • Bootham School, York: 8th July - 5th August 2024
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