Job Title: Director of Studies
Reports to: Griffith’s Institute of Language Manager
Location: Limerick
Job Type: Part-time, 1 year contract
Job Summary:
Griffith College, Ireland’s largest private third level college seeks to recruit a motivated and organised Director of Studies for their International Language team.
The Director of Studies (Language Manager) is responsible for recruitment, management of teaching staff, academic administration, student welfare and academic support.
Job Responsibilities:
Day to day administration:
* Manage student and agent queries
* Liaising with GCD administration & agents re accommodation and transfers
* Inspect and manage host families
* Academic administration
* Attendance recording in line with INIS requirements
* Carry out student induction including administering placement exam & student documents
* Be available to students outside of college hours for problems re arrivals or pastoral care issues.
Academic management:
* Recruiting new teachers, teacher induction, teacher training and development.
* Teacher observations & appraisals
* Liaise with management re budgeting and numbers
* Liaise with sales team re recruitment to ensure maximum numbers at all times
* Conduct teacher meetings and organising CPD events
* Conduct student feedback
* Organise classes and monitor progress exams
* Adherence to College policies and procedures and external validation criteria
* Pastoral care
* Attend conferences, as necessary
Minimum Education/ Experience Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree minimum level 7
* Minimum 5 years’ consecutive experience in EFL sector with CELTA qualification
* Have evidence of CPD
* Strong leadership with excellent oral and written communication skills
* Effective time management, strong attention to detail, ability to multi task
* Experience in working with diverse cultures
* Knowledge of English language examinations (including IELTS and Cambridge)
* Be available for out of hours’ work
* Must be legally entitled to work full time in Ireland for any employer
About Griffith College
Established in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent 3rd level institution with locations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.
Griffith College enjoys national and a growing international reputation for student success.
Our Vision
Empowering learners to achieve their career and life potential.
Why work for Griffith College?
* Competitive salary package.
* Funding support for continued professional and academic development.
* Paid annual leave and public holidays.
* Opportunity for continued training development and support.
* Vibrant multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment.
* Innovative and agile place to work.
* Welcoming environment committed to learner and staff development.
Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for any employer in Ireland.
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