ABOUT ENGLISH PATH:
English Path is a rapidly growing, global English language school that empowers students of all ages through language learning and cultural experiences. English Path has expanded significantly since its foundation, establishing modern campuses, and professional learning environments in the UK, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
We provide a diverse range of courses across our Young Learner programmes, including General English, Business, Sustainability and Art and Drama. Our curriculum is designed to not only enhance English language skills, but also to facilitate immersion into the local culture through in-house which connects the classroom to social activities which take places after classes and are a key part of our offer. We also offer additional ancillary services such as high-quality accommodation, student insurance and transfers.
By joining English Path, you will be immersed in a talented, passionate, and dynamic group of professionals who are focused on one clear vision; to transform lives through education. Find out more about us here: www.englishpath.com.
MISSION:
To provide high-quality, motivating English courses for Young Learners and Teenagers that stimulate and challenge students to learn, grow, and excel.
VISION:
To change lives through education makes a fundamental difference to living standards and access to learning.
Role Purpose:
To be responsible for the overall smooth running of the academic programme at the EP Summer Camp and ensuring the teaching team produces a positive language learning experience according to our syllabus and programmes. To ensure all necessary paperwork and academic admin such as attendance, scheduling, teacher meetings, CPD, certificates and progress reports are completed and to work with the Centre manager and staff to always ensure safe operations for both students and staff.
Roles and Responsibilities:
You will have a natural talent for creating a positive and enthusiastic team to deliver a high-quality academic programme to ensure student satisfaction. You must show the best of your admin, teacher support skills and the flexibility to timetable and work in fast-paced, internationally diverse environment. You will also be expected to provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders, including group leaders, coach drivers and kitchen staff. As part of a great team, you’ll be supported to grow and encouraged to explore new career directions within the business and the wider group.
* Oversee academic programme and curriculum of the centre.
* Oversee set up and pack down of academics at your centre and assist other teams when able.
* Support and promote the academic values of English Path to our group leaders and students.
* Lead and monitor academic team performance and provide constructive feedback and/or development plans where necessary.
* Manage the timetabling of lessons and allocation of classrooms and teachers.
* Manage timesheets of hourly paid teachers.
* Organise cover for sick/absent teachers.
* Submit weekly numbers to your line manager.
* Lead teacher observations at least once and teacher training sessions each week.
* Promote safeguarding within your location and working with others to ensure a safe and inclusive environment is achieved.
* Help provide emotional and pastoral care for all students and teachers and always promote their mental and physical wellbeing.
* Maximise student and group leader satisfaction by ensuring their experience meets or exceeds their expectations.
* Any other reasonable/appropriate duties.
Academic:
* Ensure teachers complete all aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, appropriate to the course and to the type of students, and that learning outcomes are met.
* Monitor the accurate record keeping of student attendance and other administrative duties as agreed with your line-manager.
* Develop, update, and improve course materials as appropriate.
* Ensure teachers use a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials.
* Attend meetings as required, to contribute to the decision-making process and to develop productive working relationships within the various teams you will be engaged with.
* Make sure teachers are on site no later than 15 minutes before the start of their first lesson.
* The Director of Studies will have regular meetings with the teachers and their line-manager to set objectives and measure progress towards those objectives.
* Provide a full induction to all new teachers.
* Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of EP.
Skills and Experience:
* First degree or equivalent, i.e. level H FHEQ (Level 6 Qualifications and Credit Framework).
* TEFLQ (DELTA, DipTESOL) qualification or equivalent.
* Management experience of all year-round school /summer school.
* Minimum of 5 years teaching experience including time with teenagers.
* Excellent English language knowledge and an in-depth understanding of teaching methodology in a multi-lingual environment essential.
* Structured and creative approach to lesson planning.
* A desire to continue to develop professionally and help support and develop less experienced teachers.
* Experience providing support and feedback.
* Ability to work with classroom technology with ease and creativity.
* Professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students.
* Flexibility and a positive attitude.
* Attention to detail and accurate reporting.
* Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
* Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload.
* Highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work with diverse groups of people and enthusiasm and commitment to working as a team.
Safeguarding and Welfare Responsibilities:
* Responsible for promoting safeguarding within their venue and working with others to ensure a safe and inclusive environment is achieved.
* Help provide emotional and pastoral care for all students and always promote their mental and physical wellbeing.
* Effectively manage and support teachers with classroom management and student behaviour.
* Be aware of prevent duty which aims to safeguard vulnerable individuals from being drawn into terrorism and report any concerns to the Prevent lead and or safeguarding lead.
* Make yourself aware of EPs safeguarding policy, attendance policy, safer recruitment policy and any other policies relating to welfare and safeguarding of students to ensure a clear and correct process is always followed to ensure children are safe and protected.
Other Information:
The Director of Studies will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:
* To EP's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
* To EP’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of EP/GBS’s Environmental Policy
* To EP’s Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.
Working Hours:
Residential Summer Centre Management Staff are expected to work up to 48 hours per week, 6 days a week with a day off usually on Saturday.