Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Assistant Director of Studies - International & English as a Foreign Language at our Chichester campus. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basisand in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £40,042 - £43,764 Per Annum.
A fantastic career progression opportunity has arisen in the Chichester College Group's International team as Assistant Director of Studies – International & English as a Foreign Language.
The Chichester College Group is the largest provider of further education in West Sussex, with one of the largest EFL departments in the public sector. We achieved our best ever British Council Inspection results in 2022 with thirteen out of fifteen areas of strength. You could be a part of this fantastic team!
The ideal candidate for our Assistant Director of Studies role will be working in a similar position in either the private or public sector. It is essential that you have experience of managing a team of highly experienced EFL Teachers. You must also be able to deliver to the highest standards as expected by the British Council. You will have a Bachelors degree and be TEFLQ as defined by the British Council.
As our Assistant Director of Studies – International & English as a Foreign Language, you will be responsible for:
- Working collaboratively and innovatively with staff to design, develop, manage and review programmes.
- Taking responsibility for ensuring the EFL programme is appropriately staffed.
- Supporting new and existing staff to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment and associated processes.
- Deputising for the Director of Studies.
- Ensuring that student needs are met in a responsive way, in line with the concept of inclusive learning.
- Undertaking teaching, learning and assessment activities in the curriculum area, ensuring a high quality of provision, in response to learners' needs.
Evening and weekend work may be required.
You may be required to undertake such duties as may be reasonably required of you commensurate with this grade.
Skills & Experience required for this role:
- TEFLQ
- BA Degree
- Level 2 English, Maths and IT
- Proven record of EFL teaching and assessment to a consistently high standard, including the use of ILT
- Experience of using CLASS and/or Guided E-Learning packages
- Proven record of trialling new developments within own teaching & learning and assessment and supporting the development of others
- Supervisory or management experience
- Experience working within a customer focused environment
- Up to date knowledge of British Council criteria and how to retain scheme approval
- An understanding of equality and diversity, safeguarding obligations and health and safety, relating to staff, students and curriculum delivery
- Knowledge of EFL sector
We offer generous holiday allowance and pension schemes, possible hybrid working opportunities (subject to departmental requirements), college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses.
Closing date: 23 September 2024
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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer.