vacancy details

Directors of Studies

Company:
Bell

Location:
Various locations in South East.

Benefits:
£455/week plus £54.92 statutory leave payment/week (including meals and accommodation)

Start:
July onwards

Duration:
6-8 weeks.

Description

Bell Language and Activity Programmes are looking to recruit  organised and responsible Directors of Studies for their Young Learner Courses to be held this summer at five UK independent schools.

The Director of Studies is responsible for the effective running of the academic side of the Young Learner programme including management of EFL Teachers, provision of academic advice, managing resources and preparation of study tours and excursions, as well as participation in activities.

With over 40 years experience, Bell knows what makes the perfect Young Learner programme – exceptional student care, academic excellence and an exciting cultural and social programme. Our Young Learner residential courses are tailored for overseas students ages 8-17 and run between early June and late August.

Each school provides both staff and children with excellent premises and facilities and we offer accommodation, meals and professional development opportunities.

We run these courses at the following independent boarding schools: The Leys School, Cambridge; Wellington College, Berkshire; Cobham Hall, Kent; Bloxham School, Oxfordshire; Bell Bedgebury, Kent.

Bell is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

A CRB Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application.

Remuneration and Benefits:
  • £455/week plus £54.92/week statutory annual leave payment
  • Accommodation & Meals
  • Outstanding Facilities & Resources
  • Well established systems & operating procedures with personalised staff support

Requirements

Essential:
  • Delta qualified
  • Degree qualified or equivalent
  • Teaching experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team leadership/people management
  • Proficiency in time management
  • Residential experience
  • Teacher observation & teacher development experience

Desirable:

  • Experience of academic management of a Young Learner centre
  • Experience of materials development