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: Canterbury, London Docklands, London Greenwich, Nottingham, Lincoln, Gloucester, Eastbourne, and Norwich.

We are looking for several talented Directors of Studies to manage and ensure the smooth running of the Academic Programme at residential Summer Schools in the UK. The Director of Studies will provide ongoing support for EFL Teachers in the preparation, coordination, and teaching of English. We are looking for Academic Managers who are both excellent classroom practitioners, with experience in a variety of teaching contexts, and at the same time, competent EFL Managers.

The position requires a steadfast commitment to delivering a high-quality experience to all key stakeholders, from students and Group Leaders to our Host Institutions, whilst ensuring that all staff are fully motivated, committed, and driven in making each day a success. 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. You will oversee the whole academic programme with the support of the Centre Manager and, in some centres, an Assistant Director of Studies.

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, creativity, and exceptional organisational skills to lead the academic team.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and management of the on-site teaching team, including carrying out their induction and guiding them on all aspects of their role.
2. Fully support the Centre Manager in the day-to-day operation of the campus.
3. Observe all teaching staff, providing feedback, support, and guidance on all aspects of lesson preparation and delivery.
4. Coordinate the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for all teachers.
5. Organise and manage the placement tests, academic timetabling, course planning, student feedback analysis, and student certificate delivery.
6. Ensure that all lessons start and end on time and be prepared to cover any teacher absences.
7. Hold regular meetings with Group Leaders and Students, ensuring that they are fully informed on the academic process, and deal with any academic concerns.
8. Monitor student discipline in the school and, where appropriate, act in liaison with the Centre Manager.
9. Support the Centre Manager with the collection, review, and implementation of student feedback in line with company policies and procedures.
10. Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care.
11. Take on the roles of First Aider and Fire Warden.
12. Actively encourage students to use English in and outside of the classroom.
13. Actively ensure all students and staff are always wearing lanyards.
14. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all and promote good student behaviour.
15. Always comply with health and safety.
16. Always maintain a continuous overview of teachers on- and off-site.
17. 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 (to be carried out by the Company).

Skills and Experience (Desirable, but not essential):

• First Aid Certificate completed within the last three years.
• Safeguarding Level 2.
• Experience working with under-18s.
• Experience Leading and Managing a team.
• Experience as a teacher trainer.

Additional Information:

Residential Director of Studies - £950.00 per week, 50 hours per week

Non-residential Director of Studies - £1,050.00 per week, 50 hours

Directors of studies are paid depending if the role is Residential or Non-Residential, plus accrued holiday pay of 12.07%. The Director of Studies will get a minimum of 1 day off per week depending on the programme.

Contract: Fixed Term - Full Time

Hours: Full time between Monday - Sunday, Centre Dependent

Benefits: Employee referral scheme; Pension contributions; Career development opportunities; 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.

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.

Disability Confident Employer: Disabled applicants should indicate in the Equality of Opportunity section of the application form if they wish their application to be given consideration under the Disability Confident scheme.