Director of Studies – TEFL – Part Time

Job Specifications: The primary role of theDoS is to provide leadership to the teachers. The position is a role which is central to implementing schools mission statement to provide their students the best English learning experience possible. The DoS is responsible for providing a dynamic, creative and lively atmosphere in the staff room where teachers feel appreciated and empowered to come up with ideas and improvements. This position also demands leading by example in a professional manner.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. To lead, develop and guide teachers.
2. To ensure all teachers have a proactive approach to CPD.
3. Ensure efficient running of the teaching, maximising student learning and progression
4. Manage teacher record keeping.
5. Ensure excellent teaching practice in delivery of all courses and train staff.
6. Make sure teachers are sufficiently aware of all available courses and products.
7. Ensure effective testing and placement of students and to optimise use of resources.
8. Manage resources; maintaining and cataloguing materials
9. Maintain the Teachers’ Handbook. Create and maintain other training manuals as needed
10. Take part in the staff selection procedure and provide for the recruitment, induction and development of teaching staff.
11. Carry out regular meetings and observations.
12. Take part in the Health and Safety meetings
13. Maintain accurate staff records and supply accounts department with accurate information related to pay
14. Carry out other duties as the Principal may require

Qualifications and experience

1. Must have TEFLQ.
2. Experience of an inspection from the British Council with the purpose of school accreditation is desirable

Type of employment/contract type

Due the current size of the school we are able to offer a part -time (circa 2 days on site) ,6 months contract to be reviewed after successful inspection with the intention to become full time and permanent.

The inspection planed date is September/ November 2018. This position could be suitable for candidates with the relevant qualification but not currently working as a DoS in another school or for any candidate currently working as a DoS in a similar school and willing to step in to work with us during a challenging but exciting stage of the schools expansion.

Start Date: ASAP