Course Director

Course Director
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The Course Directoris responsible for implementing the didactic programme. This involves all academic administration and the management of the teaching team. The Course Director’s main responsibilities are to ensure high standards in the classroom and to support the teachers.
Person specification:
Essential Skills, Qualities and Qualifications
Proven leadership ability
At least two years’ full-time EFL experience
Educated to degree level (level 6)
Excellent communication and motivational skills.
RSA DELTA, Trinity Diploma, PGCE in TESOL/TEFL or post graduate course in TEFL/TESOL (inc.
6 hrs teaching practice)
A desire to work with young people from different cultures
Adaptability and flexibility
Full right to work in the UK
Overseas Police Check (if applicable).
Minimum of 2 reference checks.
Enhanced DBS Check.
Competent with Excel.
Desirable Essential Skills, Qualities and Qualifications
Previous experience in a management or supervisory role.
Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people.
Knowledge of the local area
Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods
Creative ideas
Responsibilities:
Pre- Course:
Responsible for ensuring that the Operations and Safeguarding Handbook is adhered to by
the teaching team and that good standards of Health and Safety are maintained at all times.
Attend the pre-summer online training.
Complete the Safeguarding, Prevent and Child Mental Health online training courses.
Ensure that everything is in place for a successful start to the course (this involves spending a few days prior to the arrival of the students organising and preparing the centre and attending any management inductions).
Comply with the Course Director Handbook and to be familiar with the Teacher Handbook.
Support the Centre Manager in the preparation of the centre.
Ensure that all course materials are in place for the start of the course.
During the Course:
To be part of the on-site management team and work with the Centre Manager and Excursion and Activity Manager (including being part of a rota of overnight duty manager care).
Monitor class size and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
Deal quickly and effectively with academic queries from students and Group Leaders.
Timetable classes.
Teach a maximum of three sessions a week ,should the need arise. If more than three sessions are required, they will be remunerated accordingly.
Maintain academic records and procedures as outlined in the Course Director Handbook.
Manage and be responsible for all academic materials and equipment.
Provide training for the team and Group Leaders.
Work with the Excursion and Activity Manager to ensure the integration of the teaching and activity programmes.
Test students and place them in classes appropriate to their level, age and learning needs.
Take responsibility for maintaining a high standard of teaching at all times.
Provide support, advice and guidance to the teaching team, especially newly qualified team members.
Hold and minute regular teacher meetings.
Observe and give constructive feedback to every teacher.
Feedback regularly to your Centre Manager and Senior Leadership Team.
Safeguard the welfare and protection of our students in accordance with our Child Protection Policy.
Assist the Centre Manager with the team induction and the meeting and greeting of new groups.
Liaise with the Centre Manager and Excursion and Activity Manager in the organisation of the team rota.
Ensure the academic programme complies with the British Council guidelines.
Work with all the team and Group Leaders to maintain team and student discipline.
Organise Trinity examinations if applicable.
Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.
Post-Course:
Write (in conjunction with the Management Team) brief appraisals for all team members.
Complete our Exit Feedback at the end of your contract.
Submit a summary report at the end of the course.
Support the Centre Manager in the close-down of the centre, ensuring a smooth shut-down procedure at the end of the course and return of all materials.
Salary and Benefits:
Full-board accommodation is provided at no additional cost to you.
Holiday pay will be added to your final pay packet.
All salaries are paid monthly in arrears.
Weekly salary from £550.
Available Centres and Dates (excluding Induction)
Clifton College, Bristol: 7th July – 18th August 2024
Dean Close School, Cheltenham: 3rd July - 31st July 2024
Chester University: 30th June – 11th August 2024
Chichester University: 1st July - 29th July 2024
King’s College, London – Waterloo Campus: 1st July – 26th August 2024
Reaseheath College, Nantwich: 5th July - 2nd August 2024
Queen Mary University of London: 16th June – 11th August 2024
UCFB, Wembley: 1st July - 26th August 2024
Queen Anne’s School, Reading: 7th July - 4th August 2024
Bootham School, York: 8th July - 5th August 2024
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