Assistant Director of Studies - EFL Summer School; Residential

Managing, developing, and supporting are just some of the duties of our Assistant Director of Studies. This is a fantastic chance to earn while working in a dynamic, multicultural environment, all while helping young learners improve their English. Some of the duties you'll be involved in as an Assistant Director of Studies:
Our teachers and senior teachers will benefit from your academic expertise, as you guide and support them with their own teaching journey, supported by your Director of Studies. We provide a real team spirit and a truly valuable experience for all involved. Some of the duties you ll be involved in, are:

• Assisting the Director of Studies in managing the academic programme and the teaching team to ensure that students and teachers alike, gain the most from their time with us
• Deputising responsibility for teaching resources and high-quality delivery of lessons
• Ensuring academic lessons and activities are integrated to promote the best learning experience for our students. This includes organising rotas for teachers who are involved within the activities programme
• Supporting with weekly staff meetings and conducting weekly CPD sessions
• Guiding NQTs and experienced teachers, observing, appraising, and giving feedback on teaching performance, in a supportive, effective manner. We re proud to champion CPD here at Stafford house
• Participating in pastoral duties with our students, including night‑duties on a rota basis
  Ideally have experience of working in a summer school previously
• Proven successful experience with at least 3 years full time EFL experience
• Assistant Directors of study should have a first degree or equivalent and must be EFL/TESOL qualified (e.g. CELTA, CertTESOL or another TEFL certificate which meets Accreditation UK criteria), PGCEs in English, Modern Foreign Languages or Primary will also be considered.
• Educated to First Degree level or equivalent (preferred)
• Be a great communicator, with a level of spoken and written English equivalent to CEF level C1/CAE/IELTS 7.0
• We take safeguarding very seriously. If successful we will conduct full pre‑employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, in line with our safer recruitment policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
• You must already have the right to work in the UK.

Support:
Our class sizes are small; 15 students on average and our engaging syllabus is created to support a range of learners, with materials included. Many of our teaching staff return year on year, providing a wealth of experience but in addition, you are supported by a team of Senior teachers, the Director of Studies, and our Academic & Training Manager.

At Stafford House Study Holidays, we welcome over 6,000 young learners (aged 8-17) from around the world each summer. Our mission is to help students improve their English through engaging classroom lessons and a lively program of activities and excursions.
WHO ARE WE? Stafford House has over 70 years experience in providing international students with great English language study experiences in the UK. Our mission is to educate, inspire and help our students enjoy our locations, empowering them with confidence to realise their personal potential. Stafford House comprises 2 brands, Stafford House International and Stafford House Study Holidays.

We offer 7 fantastic study locations within the UK with a wide range of courses to choose from including English Language and activities, creative Art & Design, sports, and academic preparation courses. Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING: CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre‑employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form prior to interview and be subject to online checks which may include social…