Assistant DoS – University Pathways

Job title:

Assistant DoS – University Pathways

Company:

EF Education First

Job description

DescriptionPosition at EF International Language CampusesAssistant Director of Studies – University PathwaysEF ManchesterFull Time/Permanent (July 2024)British Council accredited, EF Manchester is looking to recruit a new member to the Academic Management team. This role supports the University Pathways (UP) programme, with specific focus on UP students and courses.EF Education First’s mission is opening the world through education.A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about-we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.Your RoleWe are looking for a dynamic and energetic team leader who will relish the challenge of being involved in EF’s ongoing academic developments, and enjoy being part of the continual professional development of the teaching team (through training and observation). You will be responsible for ensuring academic excellence throughout the school, and be an advocate of the thought that learning is not only about the details but about the overall experience in and outside the lessons.Specific Duties include but are not limited to;

• Review student bookings in advance and work with sales offices to approve new UP students at EF Manchester
• Scheduling UP classes for students and teachers
• UP Curriculum review and development
• Oversee exam implementation, including scheduling, marking and moderation
• Student orientation
• Create and maintain student records, including attendance tracking, test scores and progress reports
• Resources and inventory management
• UP teacher recruitment, onboarding, observations and ongoing development
• Regular UP meetings
• Working with university partners which may include visits and fairs
• Guide students through university applications
• Write references for all students in UP programme
• Liaise with Sales colleagues
• Teaching up to 50% hour bank

The ideal Assistant Director of Studies:

• DELTA/Trinity Dip (at least DELTA module 2 completed), or enrolled on a Diploma course in TEFL
• At least three years’ teaching experience
• University degree
• Aware of developments in higher education
• Able to encourage a positive and sharing attitude to both classroom and professional issues
• A person who teachers and students would readily go to for advice and support
• Highly motivated, proactive and organized
• Supports the DOS in delivery of all programmes in school with primary focus on the UP programme
• There will be opportunities for travel, both national and international

Why you will enjoy life at EF Manchester

• Continuous professional development for all staff
• Work in a truly international environment
• Regular social events
• Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
• Global career opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance
• Sponsorship for furthering teaching qualifications
• Access to EF Hello language learning
• Staff discounts at on site cafeteria

Testimonies‘Being able to use a great product really enables me to develop students and really see their progress over time’‘Wealth of teaching resources available’‘Able to meet, work with, train and develop a large number of interesting people from all walks of life’‘Fantastic international students and good customer service’EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:20:26 GMT

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