Centre Director, ILSC Dublin

Role: Centre Director ILSC Dublin

Reports to: Vice President of Irish Operations

Location: Dublin

Salary: per annum

Description:

ILSC Language Schools (ILSC) is part of ILSC Education Group - a global leader in languageeducation with schools across Canada USA Australia India and now Ireland with our newDublin campus which is co-branded with Berlitz (ILSC Dublin). For over 35 years ILSC hasbeen helping students from around the world achieve their academic professional andpersonal goals through transformative learning experiences.

Building on the 125-year history of Berlitz operations in Dublin our goal is to create ILSC Dublin as a dynamic student-centered environment that combines ILSCs global expertise with Irelands vibrant cultural setting making the school a hub of international exchange innovation and growth.

The Centre Director provides strategic operational and academic leadership for the Dublin school ensuring an exceptional student experience commercial performance and full compliance with Irish regulatory frameworks. The role combines academic leadership operational coordination safeguarding oversight academic coordination staff development and stakeholder engagement while also driving innovation quality assurance and longterm growth. The Centre Director reports to the Vice President of Irish
Operations and ensures the global alignment of ILSC Dublin within the ILSC EducationGroup.

We are looking for a strategic valuesdriven leader with deep experience in the English language education sector someone who can guide the school through change and growth while maintaining the highest standards of quality compliance and student care. This role requires a confident changemanager who can unite teams behind a clear vision strengthen our culture and ensure that every aspect of the student experience reflects our commitment to excellence.

Job Duties:

The duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Academic and Programme Leadership

• Act as the senior academic director for the Centre providing leadership directionand oversight to the Academic Leadership Team.
• Lead the Academic Management Team working closely with the Assistant Director of Studies Senior Teacher and Coordinators to ensure academic excellence curriculum quality and alignment with student needs.
• Liaise with the ILSC Global Academic Affairs team to support the development of and implementation of new courses pathways and customised programmes.
• Assure academic quality assurance through supporting the Academic Management Team to conduct observations evaluations and continuous improvement of the academic team.
• Oversee integration between academic timetables activities excursions and accommodation to ensure an exceptional learner experience.

Operational Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Lead and oversee all daytoday operations in the centre including facilities studentservices logistics timetabling and service delivery.
• Work with the Vice President of Irish Operations and ILSC Global teams to developand implement strategic plans for growth product development diversification andstudent experience enhancement.
• Own the centres P&L including budgeting forecasting cost control and margin optimization.
• Conduct quality control assessments to identify and resolve operational client or agent issues.
• Maintain full compliance and accreditation with regulatory bodies including TrustEd Accreditation and Coordination of English Language Services (ACELS) GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau) visa requirements Health and Safety Authority and all internal ILSC policies.
• Analyse operational systems and maintain accurate policies and procedures.

Student Welfare Safeguarding & Compliance

• Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) managing child protection risk assessment and safeguarding cases for adult and junior programmes in line with all regulatory requirements.
• Ensure a safe inclusive and supportive environment for all learners.
• Ensure robust systems for registration orientation accommodation and extracurricular programming in line with ILSCs global operations.

Staff Leadership HR & Organisational Culture

• Recruit onboard train and manage nonteaching staff; and lead teacher
  recruitment and academic HR matters with the support of the Assistant Director of Studies.
• Conduct observations performance reviews manage employee relations andensure adherence to ILSC Dublins HR policies and ILSC Education Groups Global Policies.
• Build a positive collaborative and highperformance culture reflecting the ILSC values.
• Plan staffing for delivery and seasonal peaks including teachers activity leaders and residential staff.

Sales Marketing & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the lead academic contact for agents tour operators and partners ensuringsmooth delivery for groups and individuals.
• Support the ILSC global Sales Team with local insights product knowledge and conversion support.
• Monitor market trends competitor activity and pricing to strengthen the schools market position.
• Support local marketing initiatives and represent the school in promotional activities.
• Host agent visits school tours and partner meetings.

Essential Qualifications 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.

Education and Experience Required

• English language teacher training/development programme at Level 9 on the NFQ
• A recognised English language teaching qualification at diploma level (e.g. DELTA DipTESOL IDLTM) or equivalent
• Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory frameworks (e.g. TrustEd Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) ACELS and similar).
• At least 5 years recent experience in the English language sector.
• At least 3 years recent experience in senior 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.

Contact Information:

While we thank all applicants onlythosewho areshortlistedwill be contacted.

AboutILSC ELSGreystone 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 AustraliaIrelandand 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 careertraining andhas grown to include10incredible locations around the world in Vancouver Toronto and Montréal Canada; New Delhi India; and Brisbane Sydney MelbourneAdelaideandPerth 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.

OurCore Values

PASSION:To enrich & transform peoples lives

INNOVATION:To evolve through creativity& diversity.

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion& dignity.

COLLABORATION:Tobuild community & achieve more together.

INTEGRITY:Toact responsibly& ethicallyin everything we do.

ELS ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.

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