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Assistant Director of Studies

Bayswater Education

Assistant Director of Studies

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Bayswater Education, East Cliff, Bournemouth

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0752086d79644bb08f5904e9e40964a5

Full Job Description

  • Teach a full schedule, as assigned by the Director of Studies and/or Centre Director, typically to include a Standard or Intensive teaching schedule, depending on the needs of the centre.

  • Proactively contribute and collaborate as a key member of the Bayswater Academic Team

  • Mentor teachers and train new teachers.

  • Provide academic support to students including but not limited to: monitoring and ensuring student attendance, counselling students, assisting with Monday intake, dealing with student issues, class and level changes, books, etc.

  • Provide administrative support to the Academics office including but not limited to: payroll, checking completion of teacher admin tasks/outstanding tasks, curriculum development, training, etc.

  • Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all centres of current curriculum.

  • Contribute to development of additional Professional Skills and Practical English offerings to drive profitable enrolment.

  • Collaborate with Student Services and Administrative teams to ensure best customer experience for all participants.

  • During absence of Director of Studies, coordinate with Centre Director for coverage of responsibilities.

  • Provide support to the school including but not limited to: facilities, supporting other departments when necessary.

  • Establishment of a positive learning environment for all students, ensuring that they feel supported in their learning.

  • Creation of lessons that are motivating and engaging with a focus on learning.

  • Complete class administration in a timely manner, including lesson plan submission, student attendance, student assessment and progress reports.

  • Attend and on occasion lead staff meetings and training sessions as directed by the DoS

  • Seek feedback from students, peers and managers.

  • Set development goals in conjunction with the Director of Studies based on observations, feedback and individual areas of interest.

  • Follow the directives in the employee handbook and teacher manual.

  • Provide occasional substitute coverage.

  • Assist Director of Studies in piloting new materials and programs

  • Keep current with school policies and company aims.

    This is an opportunity for an experienced EFL teacher or Senior Teacher to take the next step into management. You will be a key part of a team that will deliver on the 4 Bayswater promises. You will be committed to providing a world class experience for our students and your team. You will be working in a dynamic company experiencing rapid growth. Here you will find the opportunity to carve out a career whilst making a real difference to staff and students., Bachelor's degree or equivalent

  • Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL (TEFL-I status)

  • Cambridge DELTA or Trinity Dip TESOL or equivalent (TEFL-Q status)


    • Desirable
  • MA Applied Linguistics and ELT/TESOL

  • Teacher Trainer status and/or teacher development experience

  • Experience of teaching exam preparation courses

  • Experience of teaching ESPs, such as Business, Academic English

  • Experience of working with juniors

  • PGCE

  • Experience of using interactive touch screen TVs in the classroom


    • Skills and Attributes
  • Commitment to maintain high quality academic standards.

  • Commitment to personal and professional development

  • Creative course content and solutions to problems

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office


    • Personal Attributes
  • Customer focussed.

  • Resilient with a flexible, 'can-do' approach to work

  • A team player and able to build rapport and engage with a diverse range of people.

  • Committed to equality and diversity.

  • Committed to continuous improvement through being outward looking and reflective.

    Bayswater Education is a vibrant network of global educational centres dedicated for over 70 years to educate and inspire global people through a life-changing educational experience. We're 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 what's out there. We think of them as global spirits, like ourselves.


    • At Bayswater Education, we're not just reimagining education; we're revolutionizing it. We're on a mission to provide young minds, locally and globally, with life-changing adventures and a chance to cultivate a social conscience. Our promise is simple - "Bayswater offers global education experiences with captivating course content, expert delivery methods, and soft skills to help our students prepare for the future of work."

  • Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications & experience.

  • Access to our wide portfolio of courses offered for free or on discounted rates.

  • Training & development opportunities with extensive career growth within a global organization.

  • People centric, inclusive culture with regular wellbeing and social activities.

  • Regular online networking and cross-departmental meetings with the Bayswater team globally.