Summer School Director of Studies - Atlantic Galway
Position: Summer School Director of Studies - Galway
Terms: Full-time, fixed term contract
Atlantic Language School opened in Galway in 1993 to offer a premium English language learning experience. Expanding to include a school in Dublin, Atlantic Language offers high quality programmes in a friendly, modern learning environment. Our mission at Atlantic Language is to: Achieve excellence in providing tuition, accommodation, customer support and related services to enable and support the life and learning objectives of our students in the unique social and cultural environment of Ireland.
Job purpose
Location: GMIT Campus
Contract Dates: 10 June to 3 August 2019
The Summer School Director of Studies role will be responsible for the academic management for the junior summer center in our GMIT campus. This full-time role is available from the 10 June to the 3 August. Onboarding training will be scheduled prior to that as required, pending the availability of the successful candidate.
Atlantic Language is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. References will be checked, and all offers are subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting disclosure
Applicants will need to be available for full duration of contract
Reporting line
This position will report directly to the Academic Manager
Key accountabilities and duties
Management of Teaching Team
Manage & support summer school academic team
Organise weekly and daily scheduling of classes and teacher assignments
Complete a timely and ordered class roster, in line with academic projections and procedures
Liaise with other centres on teacher availability
Complete weekly academic report to Academic Manager
Lead team meetings and bulletins
Contribute to teacher recruitment
Lead teacher training programme, including carrying out observations and training INSETTs
Submit accurate, timely information to accounts for payroll each week
Delivery of Educational Ethos
Lead on preparation for programme delivery
Ensure time and support is given to maintain required standard of teaching
Ensure delivery of academic programme to Atlantic’s ethos and standards for junior programmes
Oversee consistent usage of materials, resources and technology at required standard
Co-ordinate required training and teacher development in consultation with Senior Teachers
Academic Oversight of Summer Programme
Liaise with group leaders to ensure client satisfaction
Attend to student issues in line with standard procedures
Ensure consistent and complete processing of recruitment information & documentation for academic team
Liaise with Centre Manager on smooth day-to-day running of centre
Act as point of contact for summer school to external stakeholders and senior management on academic and related matters
Provide reports on teacher performance and participate in end of season review
Prepare for internal and external inspections and ensure the summer school is fully compliant with Atlantic policies and sector regulations.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
Essential
Degree qualified or equivalent at NFQ level 7
Minimum3 years’ English Language Teaching experience at all levels
Strong people management skills
Strong IT competences in educational context
Excellent communication and administrative skills
Experience of ELT in an international context
Ability to work independently and show initiative and problem-solving ability
Desirable
Ability to manage time effectively in fast-paced work environment
Track record of YL course delivery
Previous experience in managing a summer centre
Experience of teacher observations and feedback
Experience of academic administration
DELTA (or equivalent) qualified or currently enrolled on DELTA course
Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation requirements of an Irish language school
Required Training
There will be a scheduled training and preparation period before commencement of the summer school, with one review week after the school’s conclusion.
Closing date: Monday 29th April 2019 at 4.00 p.m. - Full job spec available on request to shortlisted applicants
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