Assistant Director of Studies

Twin Group is an award-winning provider of education, travel, work experience, accommodation, and employment services. We offer a diverse number of life-enhancing services to our clients and every member of our team is essential in achieving this.

Twin Summer Centres are offering residential full-board and non-residential summer contracts at 8 different UK locations; an Assistant Director of Studies is required for London Docklands, London Greenwich, Eastbourne, Norwich, Nottingham, Greenwich (London), Gloucester and Lincoln.

We are looking for several talented Assistant Directors of Studies to support our team in managing and ensuring the smooth running of the Academic Programme at residential Summer Schools in the UK. The Assistant Director of Studies will support the Director of Studies in the preparation, coordination, and teaching of English classes and be required to teach a maximum of 15 contact hours per week. We are looking for candidates who are both excellent classroom practitioners, with experience in a variety of teaching contexts, and at the same time, competent EFL Managers.

Our centres run from 4 to 6 weeks and our students, who are under the age of 18 , come from all over the world, typically staying for 13 nights where they complete a 30-hour English Language Course along with activities on site, half-day and full day excursions, and evening activities. The programme runs from breakfast to lights out and you will be fully trained before the centre opening and supported throughout the course of the summer in the day-to-day operation by our experienced Summer Centres Head Office Team. You will use your positive, professional attitude, initiative, and creativity to support the academic team.

Some centres may include international high school students who turn 18 before their arrival at the summer centre, there will be appropriate provision and safeguarding measures in place to accommodate them on which you will be fully trained.

Responsibilities

1. Fully support the Director of studies with the following:

• Deputise in case of DOS's absence.
• Monitor the teaching of EFL classes each day in conjunction with the DoS.
• Implementation of the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for all teachers.
• Planning for student placement tests, academic timetabling, course planning, student feedback analysis and student certificate delivery.
• Ensure that all lessons start and end on time.
• Oversee attendance and report any absences promptly to the Centre Manager.

Prepare and deliver engaging, level- and age-appropriate lessons with clear learning outcomes as per the prescribed syllabus (max 15 contact hours per week).

Monitor students' progress and provide constructive feedback.

Complete daily record of work in the designated logbooks.

Monitor and record students' attendance in the class register and promptly report any absences.

Complete student leavers' reports and certificates.

Safeguard and promote the well-being of all students in our care.

Take on the roles of First Aider and Fire Warden.

Actively encourage students to use English in and outside of the classroom.

Actively ensure all students and staff are wearing lanyards at all times.

Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all and promote good student behaviour.

Comply with health and safety at all times.

Carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the company.

Education / Qualification

1. TEFLQ diploma in ELT/TESOL as specified by the British Council.
2. Eligible to work in the UK and/or Ireland.
3. Aged 18 or over.
4. Clear DBS / Garda Vetting (to be carried out by the Company).

Skills and Experience

Desirable, but not essential:

1. First Aid Certificate completed within the last three years.
2. Experience working with under-18s.
3. Experience as a teacher trainer.
4. Recent experience in a similar role.
5. Recent experience teaching face-to-face groups.

Additional Information

Residential Assistant Director of Studies - £750.00 per week, 40 hours
Non-residential Assistant Director of Studies - £800.00 per week, 40 hours
Assistant Director of Studies are paid depending on being residential or non-residential, plus accrued holiday pay of 12.07%. The Assistant Director of Studies will get a minimum of 1 day off per week depending on the programme.

Location: Various UK Locations
Contract: Fixed Term - Full Time
Hours: Full time between Monday - Sunday, Centre Dependent
Benefits: Employee referral scheme; Pension contributions; Employee Assistance Programme.

Please Note: The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK. Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a standard or an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, depending on the role itself.

All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a one-hour online safeguarding training prior to commencing employment.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

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