We're searching for an EFL Director of Studies to oversee our successful and popular English Language Programme, combining classroom-based English language lessons, excursions, and our famous PGL outdoor activities to bring learning to life! There are a wide range of nationalities from across Europe and Asia that visit our Centres. You will have overall responsibility for the running of fun, safe, and well-structured courses on centre, through managing a team of EFL teachers (including potentially teaching some sessions yourself) - all contributing towards an enriching experience for our guests and their tour leaders/agents. You'll receive plenty of support to get you up to speed on how we approach our programmes through a 4-day induction, an annual CPD review meeting, and central assistance from our Academic Manager. Additionally, you will benefit from pre-written courses for your teaching team to deliver (A1-B2 level), making this an ideal first step into academic management.
Minimum Requirements:
* Hold a Cambridge DELTA/Trinity Diploma, TESOL/TEFL Q, PGCE plus CELTA or equivalent qualification.
* Experience in delivering classroom-based learning.
* Previous line management experience; setting tasks and objectives and ensuring these are delivered to high standards.
* Organised, self-motivated, and diligent.
* Excellent communication and people skills.
* Full UK driving licence desirable and happy to travel and work between a number of our beautiful centres.
What We Offer:
* Earn £17.50 per hour (our pay system is benchmarked, transparent, and fair).
* Full Time Fixed Term Contract from March until August/September.
* Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.
* On top of your 20 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays), you'll also enjoy your birthday off, have paid volunteering days to help worthwhile causes, and the option to purchase additional holiday.
* A career with ongoing growth, aided development, mentoring, multiple pathways, and opportunities to work across different UK or French locations.
* 24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub alongside our Employee Assistance Program.
* Sector-leading family-friendly policies and a contributory pension.
* Access to our financial wellbeing platform where you can borrow or save directly from your salary.
* Free/discounted PGL breaks for your family & discounts at 800+ retailers.
Above all, it's our core values of FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK, and RESPECT that unite us. Use your love for languages to enrich young lives. PGL is a world where children achieve the 'impossible'. Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors. But that's not all… we're part of something bigger. We're powered by PGL Beyond, a group of inspiring companies with a common purpose to deliver enriching and transformative experiences to the next generation. Will you join us? No matter your background, ethnicity, age, neurodivergence, or anything else … PGL is a place to be yourself, have fun, use your valuable skills for good, and celebrate what makes you brilliantly unique.
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