Director of Studies

All duties are subject to change at the discretion of the Managing Director.

To understand how the BSS language programme works and to ensure that all teaching, processes, and paperwork meet British Council standards at all times.

To lead a team of EFL teachers and provide the necessary guidance and support to ensure they are teaching to an acceptably high level. Run a buddy system for less experienced teachers.

To create and maintain a positive atmosphere amongst EFL staff and language students within the EFL programme.

To observe and appraise all teachers and provide constructive feedback.

To monitor teachers’ lesson plans and lesson records, ensuring lesson plans show variety, a good pace, and are challenging for the students.

To assess the standard of all language students and to place them into classes according to their ability. Match teachers appropriately to classes and, where possible, take teachers' level preferences into account. ...