Director of Studies, ILSC Dublin
Director of Studies, ILSC Dublin
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Job Description
Role:
Director of Studies ILSC Dublin
Reporting to:
Interim Vice President of Irish Operations Dublin
Location:
Dublin
DESCRIPTION
ILSC Education Group is a global leader in language education with schools across Canada USA Australia and India and now expanding into Ireland with our new Dublin campus which is co-branded with Berlitz. For over 30 years ILSC has been helping students from around the world achieve their academic professional and personal goals through transformative learning experiences.
Building on the 125 year history of Berlitz operations in Dublin our ambition is to create a dynamic student-centred environment that combines ILSCs global expertise with Irelands vibrant cultural setting making the school a hub of international exchange innovation and growth.
The Director of Studies is the academic leader of ILSC Dublin responsible for ensuring the highest standards of teaching curriculum delivery and student experience. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership of the academic team driving innovation quality and compliance. The DoS plays a pivotal role in shaping the schools academic direction while fostering a supportive environment for both staff and students.
JOB DUTIES
The duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Strategic & Academic Leadership
- Partner with the Interim Vice President of Irish Operations and management team to set and deliver the schools strategy plans and KPIs.
- Provide academic leadership ensuring high teaching standards through program development implementation innovation and quality improvement.
Team Management & Development
- Lead develop and inspire the academic team (including ADoS Senior Teacher and 20 teachers).
- Oversee recruitment induction performance management and professional development of the academic team fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Ensure clear communication and effective resource allocation across the academic team.
Quality Assurance & Student Experience
- Monitor and respond to student and agent feedback ensuring continuous improvement.
- Oversee placement testing timetabling assessments examinations and progression tracking to support student success.
- Ensure accurate academic records and full compliance with INIS and school policies.
Collaboration & Innovation
- Work closely with sales marketing accommodation and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Support student recruitment and agent relationships and contribute to the development of new educational products.
- Collaborate with the global ILSC academic team and actively promote ILSC and Berlitz in the sector.
Compliance & Accreditation
- Maintain and update curriculum frameworks academic policies and handbooks.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accreditations ILEP health & safety and TrustEd requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- A bachelors degree or equivalent
- A recognised English language teaching qualification at diploma level (e.g. DELTA DipTESOL) or equivalent or working towards - preferred
- Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory frameworks (e.g. ILEP ACELS or similar) is desirable.
- At least 5 years recent and consecutive experience in English teaching.
- Leadership and management experience in quality English language institutions.
- Experienced in teacher recruitment induction observation and professional development.
- Proven ability to manage timetables resources and academic administration.
- Experience handling compliance accreditation and quality assurance processes.
- Strong track record in student support assessment and maintaining a high-quality learning experience.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and computer skills
- Proactive with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Forward-thinking and strategic
- Passionate about English language teaching
CONTACT INFORMATION:
To apply we kindly ask you submit an application through our Career Center. While we thank all applications only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
ABOUT ELS ILSC Greystone College & Greystone Institute
A world leader in language education & vocational training ILSC Education Group which opened its first language school in Vancouver Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002 offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada Australia Ireland and India some of the worlds most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver BC Canada ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world in Vancouver Toronto and Montral Canada; New Delhi India; Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Perth Australia; and Dublin Ireland; as well as two online language schools ILSC HELLO and ILSC 2025 ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.
In early 2022 ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961 when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners across the USA.
Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning living and work experiences by offering the finest language career and higher education programs.
Our Core Values
PASSION:To enrich & transform peoples lives
INNOVATION:To evolve through creativity & diversity.
RESPECT:To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.
COLLABORATION:To build community & achieve more together.
INTEGRITY:To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do.
ELS ILSC Greystone College & Greystone Institute are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.
Accommodations are available on request.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
