Director of Studies

1 month ago

Manchester, United Kingdom BSC Education Limited Full time
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What's on Offer:
Location: Manchester
Salary: Between £600 - £720 per week (Commensurate with experience)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Summer Contract (Available During July 2025 – August 2025)
Hours: 48 hours per week
 
Team Member Benefits:
 Accommodation: Free (residential roles only)
 Meals: 3 meals per day, catering to dietary and religious requirements 
 Career Development: Comprehensive paid training & career development
 Culture: Friendly & supportive multicultural working environment
 Wellbeing: Dedicated Mental Health Champions
 Rewards: Team Members Recognition Awards
Annual Leave: Annual leave accrual 12.07% to be paid at end of fixed term contract
Induction: Paid inductions subject to completing full contractual contract
Bonus for Eligible Returners: £20 per week

Job Description

Overview:
The Director of Studies on our summer programmes are responsible for the effective running of the language courses and the wellbeing of both teachers and students. They work closely with the Centre Manager to ensure the success of the programme. The Director of Studies will adhere to BSC Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies while working with us. They may be asked to participate in non-academic duties if the need arises. Accommodation and Meals are included in the salary offered. 

The main duties and responsibilities are listed below:
 
Duties:

  • 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
 
Child Protection & Safeguarding  
  • To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for and come into contact with.  
  • Familiarise yourself with the BSC Young Learners Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and BSC Safeguarding Policy.
  • To adhere to the BSC Young Learners Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and BSC Safeguarding Policy.
  • Ensure student ratios are maintained in accordance with site rules and BSC Young Learners Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.  
  • Complete BSC Safeguarding Level 3 Online before you arrive at the centre
  • Report safeguarding issues if/when they occur 
Other  
  • Work positively as part of a team 
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude
  • Attend and participate in all centre team meetings 
  • Act according to accepted professional standards at all times
  • Act in the welfare of the students at all times  
  • To carry out any duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Centre
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
Further Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At BSC Education we believe in empowering individuals, celebrating diversity and striving for equality. We foster an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all interest in joining our team. Successful applicants will undergo our safer recruitment checks in line with our Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy & our Recruitment Policy, including Scottish PVG Scheme, an Enhanced DBS Check, Barred List, Prohibition Lists check and overseas criminal record check (if applicable). Overseas criminal record checks are required for anyone who has lived abroad for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years, whilst aged 18 years or older and the applicant is solely responsible for the costs for the overseas criminal record check. 

All BSC colleagues must operate in line with our team-led Vision, Mission & Values as outlined below: 

BSC VISION: To provide customers with steppingstones to their future by delivering outstanding and transformational learning experiences.

BSC MISSION: By believing that “Great Things Start Here” and standing behind all that this means. If we believe it, our customers will achieve it
 
BSC VALUES:
AIM HIGHER: We proactively make suggestions and solutions for challenges and opportunities.
COLLABORATE: We are team players - we treat everyone with respect and understand that we succeed collectively, not as individuals.
COMMUNICATE: We communicate in a timely way with clarity, respect and transparency.
CUSTOMER FOCUS: We seek to provide consistent high-quality experiences that customers will remember.
TEAM FOCUS: We seek to reward and recognise  excellence and innovation within our employees.

The above list of job responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope, grading of the post and at the request by management.

 We are committed to providing a creative, rewarding and successful learning and working environment for our students and team. 
 
 
 

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