Role: Head Teacher, ILSC Dublin
Reporting to: Director of Studies, ILSC Dublin
Location: Dublin
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full time (schedule to be agreed by the DOS)
Remuneration: €33,000
Description
ILSC Education Group is a global leader in language education, with schools across Canada, USA, Australia, and India, and now expanding into Ireland with our new Dublin campus which is co-branded with Berlitz. For over 30 years, ILSC has been helping students from around the world achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals through transformative learning experiences.
Building on the 125 year history of Berlitz operations in Dublin, our ambition is to create a dynamic, student-centred environment that combines ILSC's global expertise with Ireland's vibrant cultural setting, making the school a hub of international exchange, innovation, and growth.
We are seeking a dynamic Head Teacher for the Dublin school. Head Teachers (HTs) form part of the academic leadership team and are central to ILSC's mission of creating a transformative learning environment to mentor and support teachers day-to-day to ensure consistently high academic standards. The role involves constant communication with Academic, Admin, and Student Services teams to keep ideas and decisions flowing smoothly.
An effective HT is energetic, empathetic, and approachable, acting as a mentor, policy guide, and champion for continuous improvement. They support academic operations, inspire innovation, and embody ILSC's core values both internally and within sector communities.
Day-to-day, HTs work directly with teachers to model best practice in teaching, assessment, administration, and professional development. They ensure strong induction, training, and classroom management support for all ILSC teachers, strengthening academic quality across the organisation.
Job Duties
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
* Collaborate with DoS, ADoS and Resources Co-Ordinator for effective teacher support and continuous teacher success
* Support DoS and ADoS in academic operations such as teacher scheduling and professional development
* Assist with new teacher recruitment
* Run new teacher inductions
* Train and guide Teachers in ILSC Curriculum and Assessment documents and practices
* Train and guide Teachers in ILSC LMS and EdTech software and practices
* Support and mentor Teachers as needed
* Support Teacher classroom observations, peer observations and team teaching as needed
* Liaise with and support ILSC Dublin Coordinators as needed
* Coordinate teacher relief and classroom changes, covering absences when required
* Run new student inductions
* Conduct student assessments as required
* Assist with weekly student notices
* Assist DoS and ADoS with workshop and CPD (Continuous Professional Development) organisation
* Participate in and represent ILSC at external SIGs and CoPs
* Contribute to Session meetings & Professional Development workshops
* Ensure Teachers are upholding ILSC Policies & Procedures
* Network with colleagues in the wider EFL sector to stay informed about trends and best practices in student engagement.
* Promote ILSC Dublin's online presence and manage the school's social media accounts, liaising with co-ordinators and the student services team to ensure regular posts.
* Other related duties or projects as determined by the Director of Studies or National Directors
Essential Qualifications, Skills, And Attributes
* Recognized Bachelor's degree.
* Trinity CertTESOL, Cambridge CELTA, Cert IV TESOL, or equivalent.
* Minimum three years' teaching experience in quality English language institutions.
* Excellent understanding of English language teaching methodology, curriculum, and assessment practices.
* Experience using online learning management systems and delivering multimodal/blended lessons.
* Familiar with social media and other online platforms for use in school promotion.
* Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development for self and team.
Desirable
* Genuine passion for English language teaching and international education.
* Agile and adaptable in response to changing industry conditions and academic needs.
* Willing to trial and develop new courses or academic initiatives.
* Strong communication, mentoring, and people skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
* Effective coordination and teamwork, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
* Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage pressures or escalate issues appropriately.
* Excellent organisational, administrative, and digital skills, including proficiency in MS Office.
* Confident interpersonal and networking abilities.
* A strong, reliable work ethic and professional approach.
Contact Information:
While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.
About ILSC, ELS, Greystone College & Greystone Institute
A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world's most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.
In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.
Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs.
Our Core Values
PASSION:
To enrich & transform people's lives
INNOVATION:
To evolve through creativity & diversity.
Respect
To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.
COLLABORATION:
To build community & achieve more together.
INTEGRITY:
To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do.
ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.
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