CEC - Cork English College is one of Ireland`s leading English language schools with over 46 years’ experience in the E.F.L. industry. In keeping pace with our growth, CEC now wish to hire an Assistant Director of Studies. CEC is recognised by ACELS, a service of QQI, for English Language Teaching (ELT) and we are full members of Quality English and EAQUALS. CEC is also an authorised IELTS, OET and Cambridge ESOL examination centre.
Role Description
The ADOS will work closely with the Academic Manager and teaching team to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day teaching operations. Other accountabilities include the maintenance and improvement of quality standards and student satisfaction with courses, teaching responsibilities and other administrative and educational tasks. This role requires a highly-motivated individual with a sense of ownership towards the position. Applicants must have excellent organisational skills and be efficient, flexible and able to work in a busy environment.
The job is extremely varied and requires someone who is dynamic, creative, approachable, caring, and able to work accurately under pressure and think on their feet. The role is open only to those with the right to work fulltime in the EU (40 hours per week).
Key duties

• Co-ordinate scheduling of all classes and Teach classes as and when required
• Carry out onboarding and act as mentor to new teachers
• Liaise with other departments and senior management on academic matters
• Provide support and oversight of digital resource usage
• Be flexible, proactive and communicative in approach to teaching, training and working
• Engage in a culture of collaboration by sharing ideas, resources and facilitating observations
• Support syllabus updates for all programmes
• Co-ordinate development of course materials
• Contribute to maintaining course content at required standards
• Conduct teacher observations and contribute to CPD training
• Support Academic Manager on recruitment and Erasmus+ programme
• Monitor and manage student progress and provide feedback
• Oversee placement of students and level change
• Act as representative/point of contact of Academic Office where required

Essential

• Degree qualified or equivalent at NFQ level 7
• Diploma level qualification (DELTA/Trinity TESOL Diploma and/or MA with a substantial element of observed teaching practice) desired.
• Strong IT competences in educational context
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• Ability to manage time effectively in fast-paced work environment

Desirable

• Track record in project and/or team management
• Experience of curriculum and syllabus writing and development
• Experience of academic administration
• Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation requirements of an Irish language school
• Customer service experience
• Previous experience in a similar role

Application Deadline : November 4th , 2024
Cover Letter : Required
Applications : jobs@corkenglishcollege.ie
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €35,000.00-€40,000.00 per year
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cork, Cork, CO. Cork T23D863: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a DELTA qualification or equivalent ?

Experience:

• English teaching: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/11/2024
Reference ID: ADOS24