Assistant Director of Studies

EC Malta may be one of the largest language schools on the island but thanks to the people that work here, we still work as a close-knit team. Be it over a coffee at the in-house Italian café (where they serve the best barista-style coffee), at one of our stand-up meetings, or behind our desks, we believe that speaking to each other remains the best way to bounce ideas off each other, deal with issues as they come up and keeping everyone in the loop.

Based at the Academic Office, as the ADoS you will work 40 hours, handling student enquiries, helping teachers, doing short-term and long-term planning with the rest of the academic team and assisting with the day-to-day running of the school. Seeing as we are a busy school, there really is never a dull moment at EC. There will be times when the academic team will not be able to find cover for a teacher, in which case you will be asked to teach a class. During the buzz of the busy times, the great support and team spirit will help you overcome any obstacles. In fairness, since you will have greater responsibilities than in similar positions at other ELT schools, being ADoS at EC is definitely great preparation for the next step in your career.

Work environment is important. As such, a beautiful school with modern equipment and superior facilities await you.

Position Summary:

Full time, Indefinite Role. We will support relocation to Malta (if applicable). This role is fully office-based due to its nature being student and teacher-facing.

The ADOS reports to and assists the Director of Studies in the delivery of the academic management and leadership for creating a superior student learning experience supporting them in the execution of academic delivery. They are responsible for supporting the DOS to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the academic department, including the planning and organisation of teachers, classrooms and resources together with ensuring that teacher development drives great academic learning in a student centric environment. This specific ADOS role is to assist the DOS with the running of our Young Learners operation, therefore our Embassy Summer division, especially in the lead up to the summer school, being the designated Annexe Manager for the duration of the summer centre operation and be based at the summer school throughout the 9-week programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist and deputise for the Director of Studies in all areas related to academic department
• Carry out administrative duties to ensure the academic department is efficiently run
• Assist in the recruitment, management and development of the academic team and foster a positive team environment
• Ensure that the recordkeeping as required by the company, governmental, licensing regulatory bodies and any applicable sponsoring agencies are maintained at all times
• Ensure that the teacher portfolios are up-to-date and in compliance with the requirements set by the ELT Council and accrediting bodies
• Ensure that the service provided by the academic department exceeds students' expectations
• Assist the Director of Studies with the running of the summer school and be its Annexe Manager
• Assist the Director of Studies in achieving the Academic KPIs including NPS targets for the year
• Ensure that students are progressing through in EC levels in the anticipated time
• Teaching hours as assigned by the Director of Studies

Education Required:

• CELTA/CertTESOL including observed teaching
• Commitment to enrol in a Delta/Dip.TESOL in the next 12 months

Education Desired:

• DELTA/DipTESOL
• Master’s in TESOL and/or Education

Experience Required:

5 years’ experience teaching EFL to adults and Young Learners

Experience Desired:

Experience in a similar role and/or experience in teacher training

Job Specific Competencies:

• Evaluating Information
• Taking Decisions
• Motivating Others
• Interacting
• Being reliable

Equality and Diversity: Equality and diversity are at the heart of everything we do. Our learning opportunities are open to everyone, regardless of their background and circumstances, and we apply the same standards to the staff we employ.

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