Director of Studies

Are you an experienced academic leader passionate about fostering excellence in education? Join our Young Learners Programme as the Director of Studies and play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional learning experience to students aged 7-17 from across the globe this Summer. You will live on-site to help create a supportive, safe and fun environment for students.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management:

• Oversee the academic components of the program, ensuring teaching and learning meet the highest standards and align with pre-course materials.
• Manage student placement and assessments to ensure appropriate class levels.
• Provide academic advice, tutorials, and feedback, including detailed student reports.
• Organise and manage academic resources and equipment.
• Provide feedback and reports on academic aspects to the Centre Manager and Young Learners Department.

Student Welfare:

• Promote and safeguard student welfare, maintaining discipline and addressing emergencies.
• Teach or supervise as required and support social functions and pastoral duties.

Staff Management:

• Induct, and manage a team of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to support teacher development.
• Organise and contribute to professional development programs and evaluate staff performance.
• Ensure all academic staff adhere to policies, procedures, and statutory regulations.

Education and Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent (essential).
• DELTA qualification (essential).

Experience:

• Proven experience in academic management or course coordination; experience in a residential setting is desired.
• Strong teaching background, including project or task-based learning with young learners.
• Expertise in teacher observation and development.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• IT literacy and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Comfortable working in a face-paced unpredictable residential environment that requires creative problem solving and occasional on call work.

At Bell, we believe that English is more than a language. It's a stepping stone that will help you achieve your dreams. For nearly 70 years, we have provided unforgettable learning experiences to students and teachers from around the world, transforming the lives of over one million. Through our teaching approach we encourage students to aim high, exceed their learning goals and become confident users of the English language. Frank Bell opened his first language school in Cambridge in 1955, which still operates today. Since then, Bell has grown from one prestigious English language school in Cambridge to an internationally recognised, high-quality education business which unlocks the world for its students through learning English and learning in English. Today, Bell offers English language courses to juniors and adults, prepares students for university in the UK and trains the world's English Language teachers.

What We Offer

Our Young Learner schools in Cambridge, Oxfordshire, Bristol and Hertfordshire provide both staff and students with excellent premises and facilities. As well as a competitive salary, staff will also benefit from:

• Free onsite accommodation and all meals provided.
• Full training and ongoing support, providing opportunities for future career growth and promotions.
• The opportunity to work in a diverse, multicultural environment, with students and staff from across the globe.
• Free access to excursions and activities, including trips to London, Cambridge, and Brighton.
• Company paid induction upon arrival onsite to give you the best start with Bell.
• Company paid Enhanced DBS check.

Bell is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

• A DBS/Police Check will be requested in the event of a successful application.
• We do not accept DBS Checks undertaken by other organisations (unless you are on the update service).
• All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
• Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
• All references will be followed up and reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason you should not be engaged in situations where you have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.
• Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

Apply now to join our team and play a key role in shaping unforgettable experiences for young learners this summer.