Role:Assistant Director of Studies, ILSC DublinReporting to:Director of Studies, ILSC Dublin
Location:Dublin 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 years, ILSC has been helping students from around the world achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals through transformative learning experiences.
Building on the 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.
The Assistant Director of Studies plays a key role in supporting the academic management and overall success of ILSC Dublin.
Working closely with the Director of Studies, this position combines teaching with leadership responsibilities across curriculum delivery, teacher development, student support, and compliance.
The role also involves coordinating academic administration and leading the student social program, helping to create an engaging and supportive environment that ensures students achieve their goals and enjoy a rich cultural experience during their time at the school.
JOB DUTIES
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Academic Support & Program Management Assist the Director of Studies in the overall academic management of the school and cover their functions during periods of annual leave.
Support the design, monitoring, and delivery of group and individual course programs.
Manage academic resources, including ILSC, Berlitz and other materials, ensuring availability and updates.
Coordinate academic administration, including placement testing, student records, attendance monitoring, and compliance reporting (GNIB and other regulatory bodies).
Contribute to curriculum updates and ensure adherence to accreditation requirements and organizational compliance.
Teaching & Teacher Development Maintain a teaching schedule of at least hours per week, planning room allocation and class selection.
Support teacher recruitment, induction, training, and professional development.
Conduct and assist with teacher observations, appraisals, feedback, and workshops.
Monitor training needs and make recommendations for improvements in teaching, materials, and processes.
Student Support & Experience Assist with student tutorials, individual learning plans, assessments, and feedback.
Respond to and follow up on student feedback to enhance the learning experience.
Provide academic guidance to support student progress and satisfaction.
Social Program & Community Engagement Lead the planning, promotion, and delivery of the student social program, including activity selection, venue liaison, staffing, and payments.
Promote activities through social media, online platforms, and designed promotional materials.
Collaborate with the Marketing team and campus staff to align social media and promotional efforts with wider school and Group marketing initiatives.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED A degree-level qualification (BA or equivalent, ideally in Education, English, Applied Linguistics, or related field).
A recognised English language teaching certificate ( CELTA, CertTESOL) Minimum years' teaching ELL adults Some experience with teacher support ( mentoring, observations, running workshops, or assisting in CPD activities).
Experience with academic administration ( placement testing, timetabling, assessment, or record-keeping).
Customer service experience with fluency in written and spoken English.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES Exhibits patience, able to maintain composure and professional behavior at all times Strong classroom practice and a continued commitment to professional growth.
Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to balanceteaching (typically – hours weekly) with administrative responsibilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with teachers, students, and management.
Ability to give constructive feedback and support teacher development.
Competence with digital tools, student databases, and social media promotion.
Enthusiasm for fostering student engagement inside and outside the classroom.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
To apply, we kindly ask you submit an application through our Career Center.
While we thank all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
ABOUT ELS, ILSC, 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 and Greystone College in, 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 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO.
In, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.
In early, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students.
Since, 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, Greystone College & Greystone Institute are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.Accommodations are available on request.