Assistant Director of Studies
Assistant Director of Studies
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Job Description
Bayswater Education is a vibrant network of global educational centres dedicated for over 70 years to educating and inspiring people through a lifechanging educational experience.Were passionate about growing communities of global thinkers and explorers at home and abroad whatever their story. We set up Bayswater Education because we want young people from every walk of life to get a buzz from discovering new cultures exploring new flavours and learning whats out there. We think of them as global spirits like ourselves.
Job Summary:
The role involves delivering highquality teaching leading academic initiatives mentoring instructors and supporting student success across all programs. You will also help drive continuous improvement in curriculum contribute to administrative tasks and develop job placement programs to enhance the student experience particularly for Working Holiday Visa students.
Key duties & responsibilities:
- Teach a full schedule as assigned by the Director of Studies and/or Centre Director (Standard Intensive or Super Intensive) depending on the needs of the centre.
- Continuous improvement of Bayswater courses and curricula.
- Ensure consistent highquality delivery across all centres of the current curriculum.
- Contribute to development of additional Professional Skills and Practical English offerings to drive profitable enrolment.
- Proactively contribute and collaborate as a key member of the Bayswater Academic Team.
- Provide strong leadership to instructors within your centre.
- Mentor instructors and train new instructors.
- Provide academic support to students including monitoring and ensuring student attendance counselling students assisting with Monday intake and dealing with student issues
- Ensuring pathway students are on track with their University Pathway Plan
- Managing levelup tests books and other resources
- Assist with academic weekly or sessional tasks.
- Provide administrative support to the Academics Office including Payroll checking completion of teacher admin tasks and supporting curriculum development and training
- Collaborate with Student Services and Administrative teams to ensure the best customer experience for all participants.
- During the absence of the Director of Studies coordinate with the Centre Director to ensure coverage of responsibilities.
- Support school operations including facilities and assisting other departments as needed.
- Establish a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Create lessons that are motivating engaging and focused on progress and outcomes.
- Provide feedback that supports learner development in both language and skills.
- Complete all administrative tasks in a timely manner.
- Be an active and collaborative member of the school team.
- Take an active interest in selfdevelopment and ongoing professional growth.
- Facilitate best practices through active collaboration with other teachers.
Job Placement Program Duties:
- Create and run job placement programs to support Working Holiday Visa students in finding meaningful employment abroad.
- Build strong relationships with local employers recruiters and community groups to expand job opportunities.
- Work closely with students to understand their goals provide rsum and interview support and help them build confidence in their job search.
- Track student outcomes and use feedback to continually improve the program.
- Stay up to date on job market trends and visa regulations to ensure smooth and successful student experiences.
- Possibility of teaching and/or overseeing our professional courses such as International Business Project Management and Customer Experience Management
Knowledge Qualification and Experience
Essential
- Experience teaching ESL or EAP in a classroom setting.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Valid TESL Certificate CELTA Trinity Cert.
- Experience Teaching English to International Students
- Experience of using technology in the classroom
- Proven leadership mentoring and curriculum development skills.
- Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of student services academic pathways and job placement support.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with job market trends (preferred for job placement responsibilities).
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Desirable
- Cambridge Delta or Trinity Dip TESOL or equivalent (TEFLQ status)
- MA Applied Linguistics and ELT/TESOL
- Two years postcertificate teaching experience
- Experience of teaching exam preparation courses
- Experience of teaching ESPs such as Business Academic English
- Experience of working with juniors
Skills and Attributes
- Commitment to delivering high quality lessons
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Creative lesson content and design
- Aptitude and enthusiasm for use of technology in learning
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Personal Attributes
- Customer focussed customers include students agents and all colleagues
- Resilient with a flexible cando approach to work
- Willingness to help collaborative and be a team player
- Ability to build rapport and engage with a diverse range of people
Continuous Professional Development
Bayswater is committed to the professional development of all its staff. We aim to support teaching staff in ongoing professional development by providing regular training and development sessions that teachers are expected to attend and have the opportunity to lead on occasion. Teachers are observed regularly to help them continue to develop their classroom practice as well as to monitor performance. We encourage and as far as possible facilitate our teachers doing further qualifications such as the Dip TESOL or Delta. Please see the Teacher Handbook for further details.
Other
We expect our teachers to take part in the life of the school and occasionally get involved with the social programme and on occasion take closed groups out on activities and excursions. More details on this and everything else mentioned can be found in the Teachers Handbook.
What we offer:
- Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications & experience.
- Private Medical Plan
- Training & development programs.
- Opportunities for career growth within a global organization.
- Access to our wide portfolio of courses offered for free or on discounted rates.
- People centric inclusive culture with regular wellbeing and social activities.
- Extra days off based on the length of service.
- Doing good day. 1 paid day off per year for volunteering activities)
- Regular online networking and crossdepartmental meetings with the Bayswater team globally.
Bayswater Education provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Bayswater Education Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
