Course Director; Summer

Course Director

At UKLC, we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 8-17 years.

Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life-changing experiences for young international learners.

As a Course Director, you will lead the academic programme, overseeing all the teaching team and ensuring high standards in the classroom. You will be responsible for academic administration, teacher support, and creating a collaborative environment where both the team and students can thrive.

Contract Type:
Fixed Term

Reporting to:
Centre Manager and the Senior Leadership Team

Opportunity for Progression:
Centre Manager

• Attend an online pre-summer training session and in-person inductions.
• Attend the team induction and assist with centre setup.
• Attend the pre-summer Management Training.
• Ensure that your centre and team are fully prepared for the start of the course. This will involve spending a few days prior to the students’ arrival organising and prepping the centre.

• Ensure that all course materials are in place for the start of the course.
• To be part of the on-site management team and work with the Centre Manager and Course Director (including being part of a rota of overnight duty manager care which involves having the duty phone).
• Monitor class size and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Deal quickly and effectively with student and group leader academic queries.
• Teach at least three sessions a week should the need arise. If more than three sessions are required, you will be remunerated accordingly.
• Maintain academic records and procedures as outlined on Air Manual.
• Manage and be responsible for all academic materials and equipment.
• Provide training for the team and group leaders.
• Test students and place them in classes appropriate to their level, age and learning needs.
• Take responsibility for maintaining a high standard of teaching at all times.
• Provide support, advice and guidance to the teaching team, especially newly qualified team members.
• Observe and give constructive feedback to every teacher.
• Assist the Centre Manager with the team induction and the meeting and greeting of new groups.
• Ensure the academic programme complies with the British Council guidelines.
• Work with all the team and group leaders to maintain team and student discipline.
• Organise Trinity exams if applicable.

• Timetable classes.
• Hold regular teacher meetings.
• Feedback regularly to your Centre Manager and Senior Leadership Team.
• Work with the Excursion and Activity Manager and Assistant Course Director (where appropriate) to ensure the integration of the teaching and activity programmes.
• In conjunction with the Centre Manager and Excursion and Activity Manager, write team reviews for all of your team.
• Support the Centre Manager with the shutdown of the centre.
• Complete exit feedback at the end of your contract.

• UKLC is committed to implementing our Safeguarding policies and procedures.  to read our Safeguarding policy.
• Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook and information on Air Manual.
• Maintain good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
• All successful candidates will need to complete Prevent and Safeguarding e-learning.
• Complete the Child Mental Health online training courses.
• Safeguard the welfare and protection of our students in accordance with our Child Protection Policy.
• Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting UKLC’s values at all times.

• Course Directors will work up to 50 hours a week based on a six-day working week.

• This is a residential role. Full-board accommodation is provided. We do not deduct any money from your salary for board and lodgings. You will be fully catered for during your time with us.
• All salaries are paid monthly in arrears (on the last day of the month).
• Weekly salary (including holiday pay) of £767.68.
• Holiday pay is added to final pay packet.

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