Director of Studies

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Department: Academic

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oxford International Brighton Centre

Compensation: Competitive

Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Academic & administration tasks for the Groups and Adults; e.g. timetabling, classing and assisting with teacher payroll
• Check teacher administrative tasks are up-to-date on a weekly basis. This will include class registers, work records and student reports
• Assist with student and teacher inductions as and when necessary
• Interview and hire teachers when required
• Deliver barrier tests, interview and assess students to determine their levels and progress as and when it is necessary
• Mark student tests and place students on arrival day
• Oversee the organisation of the summer junior programmes in an academic and logistical role at the off-site location
• Teach both adult and junior lessons when necessary and in accordance with OIEG standards
• Provide teaching cover for absent teachers as required by the Principal
• Cover the Principal in their absence
• Manage administrative functions as instructed by the Principal
• Prepare and deliver professional development sessions
• Assist in course design and supplement materials
• Provide ongoing support in curriculum development
• Manage the stock of the Junior Resources such as the OIEG coursebooks for juniors
• Meet OIEG’s budget and expense criteria in all expenditures 
• Catalogue teaching resources, suggesting new and replacement materials 

• Promote the welfare of all students and help manage those students who need welfare support

• Represent the company in a reputable and professional manner at all times according to OIEG’s code of conduct policy
• Attend weekly meetings with the school principal and Academic team
• Respond to emergencies whenever necessary in accordance with OIEG’s emergency procedures
• Maintain appropriate levels of student discipline, safety and welfare
• Encourage students to use English whenever possible
• Carry out and/or consult risk assessments as required
• Attend CPD sessions and, when required, assist in the creation, design, promotion and delivery of new and existing CPD sessions
• Attend all staff briefings and take part in all necessary health and safety training
• Commit to be being a positive role model through your employment
• Communicate daily with team teachers
• Provide training and mentoring to team teachers
• Carry out observations when required
• Conduct new student orientations including the city tour when required
• Take responsibility for the emergency phone on a rotational basis
• Support Student Services and deal with enquiries
• Answer the phone and check messages during business hours when admin staff are not available
• Be competent in using Intrinsiq and other corporate software, and with technology in general 
• Keep up-to-date on OIEG programmes and be able to lead an information session for students
• Manage noticeboards in classrooms and around the school with class teacher and administrative staff as and when necessary
• Management and maintenance of teaching supplies

Person Specifications

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent

• Level 7 ELT qualification*, e.g. Trinity Diploma TESOL/Cambridge Delta 

• Recognised ELT qualification, e.g. Trinity CertTESOL or Cambridge CELTA
• Other relevant teaching qualification (such as CELTYL) (Desirable)
• ELT-related or other relevant Master’s degree (Desirable)
• Undergraduate degree (Desirable)

• Demonstrable English language proficiency (CEFR C2, IELTS 8.5)
• Demonstrable knowledge of effective language teaching and learning strategies 
• Experience of delivering English language lessons to groups of junior and adult students
• Experience of working with students from a diversity of cultures and language backgrounds
• Experience of teaching IELTS/FCE/CAE/Business/EAP courses
• Experience of working with teenagers and young learners
• Experience of working in different Language Teaching Organisations (e.g. language school, university language centre) (Desirable)
• Experience of working in an LTO outside the UK (Desirable)
• Experience of mentoring, coaching and supporting colleagues (Desirable)
• Experience of delivering CPD sessions (Desirable)
• Experience of working in an academic management role (Desirable)

• Ability to design and develop materials for a range of course types 
• Ability to develop and adapt materials
• to suit students’ needs
• Ability to use different strategies for effective classroom management and commitment to student-centred learning
• Willingness and ability to use a variety of teaching strategies and methods
• Commitment to the welfare of students
• Commitment to fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment in which the teacher manages cultural differences
• Willingness and ability to teach effectively learners of different ages
• Ability to differentiate in class according to age, ability, learning preference
• Willingness and ability to teach effectively online and face to face
• Willingness and flexibility to teach morning, afternoons and evenings

• Adopts a highly professional approach to work
• Adopts a collaborative approach to working
• Is resilient, flexible and responds positively to new challenges and actively seeks solutions
• Has strong cultural awareness and knowledge
• Has sympathetic approach to international students
• Acts with integrity at all times
• Is reliable and punctual
• Has a strong interest in their own professional development
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and ability to cope with changing priorities

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