Director of Studies - Easter & Summer

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Kent

Academic

£900 PLUS Holiday pay

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About The Role

Contract Dates

Easter Course - 09/04-25/04/2025

Summer Course - 25/06-15/08/2025

As a core member of the School Management team, the DoS' primary role revolves around the administration and facilitation of the Academic Programme, and will be integral in ensuring its smooth functioning throughout the summer. They will need to be skilled in not just supporting and directing students, but also staff. As such a high level of communication, delegation and organisational skills are essential, as is experience working with young people.

ABOUT EARLSCLIFFE

Located less than an hour from London on the train Folkestone is a beautiful coastal town with an exciting arts scene. Since 2002, Earlscliffe has been running courses for young people from all over the world to come together to learn English in Kent, the garden of England and gain a better understanding of each other’s cultures.

An open campus in Folkestones historic West End with a mixture of beautiful traditional and newly refurbished boarding houses and classrooms Earlscliffe is ideally placed within a five minute walk of beautiful pebble beaches.

Our courses at Earlscliffe strike the balance between serious study, fun activities and ‘added value’. We focus on delivering high-quality programmes in only one school where we have full control of all aspects of the course. Basing our curriculum on the 21st century learning skills of collaboration, critical thinking, communication and creativity, our students are motivated and stimulated not only by the course content but its relevance to their generation’s aims and concerns.

Ways we support our Director of Studies:

Fully paid DBS check
Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
All meals and accommodation included
CPD and Appraisals
Staff Wellbeing Initiative
Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
Online safeguarding and prevent training
Professional, fun and supportive environment

Additional Role Specific Support

• Paid attendance to pre-course Management Training

Remuneration: Paid weekly, one week in arrears. The weekly rate received for EC Director of Studies is £900 PLUS any accrued holiday to be paid at the end of contract)* Food and accommodation are included for all residential SBC staff.

Hours of Work: A normal working week for Director of Studies will consist of up to 70 hours per week over six working days.

Main Duties:

Take overall responsibility for implementing and monitoring the performance of the Academic Programme
Be the point of contact for EFL Teachers and Subject Teachers regarding the academic programme at the Schools
Be the point of contact for SBC Head Office regarding the Academic Programme at the Schools
Organise all aspect of the weekly academic 'Time to Shine' ceremony following the procedural notes and guidance given by the SBC Head Office Academic Management Team
Organise the students into classes and inform both students and teachers of their classes and levels
Lead daily Teacher Meetings
Keep clear and accurate records of class attendance and work covered
Ensure reports and leavers’ certiﬁcates are produced on time
Support, manage and guide teachers whilst carrying out lesson observations, observation feedback and CPD workshops/idea sessions
Ensure appropriate standards of student discipline are maintained
Teach when necessary to provide cover for absent teachers
Provide feedback on the SBC syllabus and academic processes at the end of the summer
Attend SBC Management Training prior to arriving at the school, in order to be familiar with all aspects of the relevant SBC courses to be delivered at their site
Be responsible for pre-arrival academic setup and effectively induct teachers at the beginning of the summer school
- Set up the Teachers’ Preparation room appropriate signage and maintain it as a functioning workspace

Please see the attached Job description for a more complete list of the duties associated with the Earlscliffe Director of Studies role.

About You

SBC PERSON SPECIFICATION

All members of staff employed by SBC will be expected to bring certain key qualities to the operation. There must be a professional interest in working with young people and particularly international children. Safety and welfare of the students is of paramount importance at SBC and a practical enforcing of this belief should be a quality exhibited by all staff.

We look for staff who are:

Approachable & empathic to the needs of students
Enthusiastic & engaging
Diplomatic, responsible & motivated
Flexible within the summer school environment

We expect all SBC staff to be able to communicate effectively with our students, using an appropriate level of language to suit the group. SBC staff must demonstrate patience, empathy and an emotional awareness towards students both individually and in within a group setting. We expect all staff to take control of students and to manage discipline and behavioural issues in a firm, positive and constructive manner.

Essential

• TEFLQ status (I.e. Delta, Trinity Diploma, MA TESOL or accredited equivalent)

• A first degree

• Experience in Academic Management

• Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, flexibility

• Strong organisational skills

• Experience in residential international summer schools

Desirable

• Experience of residential international summer schools

• Experience of the UK boarding environment

• Experience of working within the education sector

About Us

Founded in 2008, Summer Boarding Courses have united students from around the world through education. Delivering award-winning, future-focused courses that strike the perfect balance between academic and social enrichment.

Our courses unlock potential and ignite a spark for long-term success.

Our residential summer courses take place at some of the UK’s top boarding schools and university college campuses, including Eton College, Oxford University Colleges and Headington School. We carefully select our campuses to ensure that they provide the perfect environment for our students to live and study.

Over 15,800 students from 152 nationalities have been welcomed to study with us to date.

Whether it’s preparing for future studies, developing 21st–century skills or building confidence, the knowledge gained on an SBC course allows students to go forward and apply what they have learnt to other areas of their education and beyond; giving them the necessary skills to achieve their future goals.

The EL Gazette publishes a league table based on British Council inspections, and SBC have been ranked Number 1 from 2018 to 2023. We are very proud of this achievement and will continue to grow and develop our courses to offer students extraordinary experiences.

SBC is the only multi-campus summer school provider in the UK to have achieved a perfect 15/15 areas of strength by the British Council. A true hallmark of educational quality.

TO APPLY

We want to make sure we do all we can to set candidates up for success in this process. If you require any adjustments to help you at interview and/or you have any questions at all, please contact us at: [email protected]

Please note, as this post involves direct contact with vulnerable children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.

SHOULD YOU BE SUCCESSFUL

Any gaps in your CV will be enquired about and must be explained satisfactorily
You will have to prove your Right to Work in the UK
You will provide the details of two recent and relevant referees who we will contact and specifically ask about your suitability to work with children and any concerns.
You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), and equivalent if you live, or have lived, outside of the UK
You will be asked to state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children
Official identification and certificates will be required for our records

Please be aware that SBC may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet out safeguarding duties.

SBC SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Summer Boarding Courses is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to.

SBC EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT

We operate a policy of equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

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