Director of Studies

Course Director

At UKLC, we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 8-17 years.

Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life-changing experiences for young international learners.

As a Course Director, you will lead the academic programme, overseeing all the teaching team and ensuring high standards in the classroom. You will be responsible for academic administration, teacher support, and creating a collaborative environment where both the team and students can thrive.

Job Description

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Reporting to: Centre Manager and the Senior Leadership Team

Opportunity for Progression: Centre Manager

Pre-Summer Preparation

• Attend an online pre-summer training session and in-person inductions.
• Attend the team induction and assist with centre setup.
• Attend the pre-summer Management Training.
• Ensure that your centre and team are fully prepared for the start of the course. This will involve spending a few days prior to the students' arrival organising and prepping the centre.

Summer Management and Delivery

• Ensure that all course materials are in place for the start of the course.
• To be part of the on-site management team and work with the Centre Manager and Course Director (including being part of a rota of overnight duty manager care which involves having the duty phone).
• Monitor class size and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Deal quickly and effectively with student and group leader academic queries.
• Teach at least three sessions a week should the need arise. If more than three sessions are required, you will be remunerated accordingly.
• Maintain academic records and procedures as outlined on AirManual.
• Manage and be responsible for all academic materials and equipment.
• Provide training for the team and group leaders.
• 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.
• Observe and give constructive feedback to every teacher.
• Assist the Centre Manager with the team induction and the meeting and greeting of new groups.
• 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.

Feedback, Communication and Administration

• Timetable classes.
• Hold regular teacher meetings.
• Feedback regularly to your Centre Manager and Senior Leadership Team.
• Work with the Excursion and Activity Manager and Assistant Course Director (where appropriate) to ensure the integration of the teaching and activity programmes.
• In conjunction with the Centre Manager and Excursion and Activity Manager, write team reviews for all of your team.
• Support the Centre Manager with the shutdown of the centre.
• Complete exit feedback at the end of your contract.

Safeguarding and Professionalism

• UKLC is committed to implementing our Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook and information on AirManual.
• Maintain good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
• All successful candidates will need to complete Prevent and Safeguarding e-learning.
• Complete the Child Mental Health online training courses.
• Safeguard the welfare and protection of our students in accordance with our Child Protection Policy.
• Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting UKLC's values at all times.

Working Hours

• Course Directors will work up to 50 hours a week based on a six-day working week.

Salary and Benefits

• This is a residential role. Full-board accommodation is provided. We do not deduct any money from your salary for board and lodgings. You will be fully catered for during your time with us.
• All salaries are paid monthly in arrears (on the last day of the month).
• Weekly salary (including holiday pay) of £767.68.
• Holiday pay is added to final pay packet.

Assistant Course Director positions based on 40 hours per week over a six-day working week are available at some centres, with a weekly salary of £616.39 including holiday pay. Please contact us for more information.

This job description is an outline of your main responsibilities. Within the context of your contract of employment, the company may, within reason, request you undertake other tasks and duties as needs dictate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential:

• At least two years full-time EFL experience.
• Educated to degree level.
• Proven leadership ability.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a management or supervisory role.
• Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people.

Qualifications

Essential:

• RSA DELTA, Trinity Diploma, PGCE in TESOL/TEFL or post graduate course in TEFL/TESOL (inc. 6 hrs teaching practice).

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Confident use of basic Microsoft Office Products especially Excel.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the local area.
• Able to utilise different online tools and search engines effectively.
• Able to confidently use filters and formulas in Excel.

Personal Qualities

Essential:

• A desire to work with young people from different cultures.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Desirable:

• Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.
• Creative ideas.

Legal requirements

Essential:

• Full right to work in the UK.

Safer Recruitment Checks

Essential:

• Minimum of 2 reference checks.
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable).
• Review of the applicant's online footprint and publicly accessible social media profiles, in line with statutory guidance for safer recruitment.
• We will seek to run Prohibited List Checks (if applicable)

Available Centres

You will need to attend management training prior to the start of your contract. Specific dates and times will be set closer to the time.

• Bristol

Clifton College: 7th July - 18th August

• Cheltenham

Dean Close School: 8th July - 19th August

• Crewe

Cheshire Campus: 14th June - 9th August

• Hatfield

Queenswood School: 6th July - 3rd August

• London

King's College (Waterloo Campus): 6th July - 31st August

Queen Mary University London: 21st June - 23rd August

• Manchester

Chetham's School: 6th July - 3rd August

• Nantwich

Reaseheath College: 3rd July - 31st July

• Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth: 1st July - 29th July

• Reading

Queen Anne's School: 5th July - 9th August

• Winchester

St Swithun's School: 13th July - 10th August

• York

Ready to inspire? Join Us

• Play a pivotal role in creating meaningful experiences for young learners.
• Inspire students and enrich lives.
• Help deliver a summer students will never forget.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: £767.68 per week

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Discounted or free food

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person