EFL Director of Studies

Full Job Description

• Earn up to £36,792 per annum pro rata
  
• Fixed-term opportunities between July and September 2024
  
• Working an average of 40 hours per week over 5 days with the opportunity for voluntary paid overtime at specified times, particularly during our busy periods
  
• Home away from home - An accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities. If you want to take advantage of our ‘live on’ option and therefore flexible on location, you do not need to make multiple applications. Simply let us know the locations you are interested in when completing your application form.

Do youhave a love for languages?

We’re searching for an EFL (English as a ForeignLanguage) Director of Studies to oversee our successful and popularEnglish Language Programme, combining classroom based English language lessons,excursions and our famous PGL outdoor activities, to bring learning to life! Thereare a wide range of nationalities from across Europe and Asia that we havevisit our Centres; with your team of EFL Teachers you will ensure they all havea hugely enriching experience.

Albeit you’ll be bringing your teaching expertise to PGL youwill get plenty of support to get you up to speed on how we approach ourprogrammes through a 4-day induction, an annual CPD review meeting and centralsupport from our Academic Manager. In addition, you will benefit frompre-written courses for your teaching team to deliver (A1-B2 level) making thisan ideal first step into academic management.

THEROLE

You’ll be helping us share language, culture and adventurewith the next generation by:

• Taking overall responsibility for the smooth running of our language courses, managing a team of EFL teachers and overall guest experience (but no pastoral duties)
  
• Leading, managing and developing your teaching team to deliver high quality language classes, including teaching some sessions yourself.
  
• Acting as the main point of contact for Tour Leaders and Agents, responding to enquiries about our courses.
  
• Supporting the EFL Teachers to create engaging but educational learning experiences; selecting from pre-approved content
  
• Creating a fun and safe environment of well-structured academic, cultural and adventurous activities.
  
• Reviewing the success of the course, the happiness of our guests and continuously exploring ways to improve and innovate our language courses.
  
• Opportunity to travel to locum at our other beautiful centres should you wish

ISTHIS YOU?

• Hold a Cambridge DELTA/Trinity Diploma, TESOL/TEFL Q, PGCE plus CELTA or equivalent qualification
  
• Experienced in delivering classroom based learning.
  
• Fluency in written and spoken English
  
• Previous line management experience; setting tasks and objectives and ensure these are delivered to high standards
  
• Organised, self-motivated and diligent.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

THEPACKAGE

We are renowned for our personal development & investment in people,we are ready to support you in your career development, each step of the way!You’ll have all the training you need to be confident and successful in yourrole, be equipped with a personal development plan, and access to nationallyrecognised qualifications funded by PGL to give your career the very beststart.

• Happy holidays - time to recharge and enjoy time away from the workplace. You’ll also enjoy an extra day off on your birthday!
  
• Investing in your future – with sector leading family friendly policies and a contributory pension
  
• Good living, for less - access to big savings and exclusive perks that span a huge range of retailers and service providers. Plus PGL discounted holidays and 20% discount in all our on-site shops
  
• Take care of mind, body and soul - your wellbeing is top priority, so we’ve created a WELLBEING HUB for all our colleagues alongside access to Employee Assistance Program and cycle to work scheme.
  
• Smart saving, affordable borrowing – access to our financial wellbeing platform for financial support when you need it. This includes easy and affordable saving and borrowing directly from your salary, plus useful guides on how to effectively manage your money.
  
• Doing good does you good - paid time-off to volunteer your time to worthwhile causes.

For any enquiries specific to this role please email