Director of Studies; DOS

Positions available in Glasgow, Paisley, Edinburgh, Ayr, Stirling, London, Chatham (Kent), Canterbury, Bognor Regis (West Sussex), Brighton, Colchester, Gloucester, Keele, Dublin, Malibu, New York and Miami.

Accommodation Included

Duration Summer 2026

Reports to The St. Andrew’s College Language Schools’ Senior Management Team

• Cambridge DELTA or Trinity College London, Dip TESOL or PGCE TEFL/TESOL or a taught post‑graduate course (MA equivalent) in TEFL/TESOL, including at least 6 hours of supervised teaching practice (TEFLQ Status).
• At least 3 years’ full‑time EFL experience.
• Awareness of the responsibilities of working with students who are under the age of 18.
• Computer literate and able to deal with large amounts of data.
• Able to adapt quickly to change.
• USA & Ireland wages available upon request.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• More than three years’ full‑time EFL experience.
• Proven competence in academic leadership.
• Proven competence in administration.
• Smart personal appearance.

The Director of Studies is responsible for the implementation and administration of all aspects of the academic programme, including the management of the teaching team and their performance.

This is a management position and you should therefore expect a demanding workload. Working hours are spread over a 42‑hour working week*.

* Working hours may vary according to the needs of the campus, your working week will be 5 or 6 days and will include a Saturday (at a 6‑day campus).

The role of a DOS incorporates the following:

• Ensuring the safety and welfare of all students at all times
• With the other members of the on‑campus management team, ensuring that a high‑quality, collegiate programme is delivered, following our guidelines, integrating lessons and activities where possible
• Overall Management of the academic programme and teaching team, ensuring it is of the highest standard possible, so students derive the maximum benefit from their course.

On the application form, you will be required to declare any criminal convictions and your eligibility to work in the UK.

You must also provide an email address and contact telephone number of 3 referees who can verify your suitability for the post and suitability to work with those aged
-18. One of which can be a character reference.

• To have read and understood the staff handbook and be fully conversant with our policies for the welfare and protection of students. While on duty, all staff are responsible for the care, welfare and safety of students.
• To have been inducted to at least level 2 safeguarding.
• Ensure that all St Andrew’s College Language Schools Health & Safety policies are implemented and monitored.
• Be able to name and identify the First Aid people and follow the First Aid policies on campus.
• Be familiar with and ready to implement the Emergency Action Plan.
• Be familiar with and ready to follow the Fire Safety regulations.
• Know and follow St. Andrew’s College Language Schools’ rules and regulations and those set by the specific campus/centre and share with the students and staff.
• Know who to talk to and have the contact details of the relevant people in the company and on the campus regarding any concerns with the above.
• Keep a record of all welfare, safeguarding and Health and Safety problems, solutions and outcomes per guidelines.

• Use the Google drive to record, organise and manage the academic programme, including the classing of students, allocation of classes and classrooms, creation of class lists, registers and communication with teachers and Senior Management Team.
• Use the Master Spreadsheet to record and organise student data and information and plan and process intakes.

• Liaise with Centre Manger as to location, format (online or paper) and whether welcome speeches will also take place. Format will vary depending on campus facilities.
• Collate the results of the pre‑arrival tests in order to set up level test and holding classes.
• Provide a clear guide to staff as of how to deliver the placement test.
• Organise the professional…