Academic and EFL Director of study

Must have a legal working status for United Kingdom to apply!

Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL ,  High School ,   
Salary: Negotiable

Details: Academic Director of Studies (ADoS)
This new role will play a significant part in ensuring the highest standards of learning, teaching
and academic progress and achievement at Abbey College in Malvern. The Director of Academic
Studies (DoAS) will support the work of the Principal in raising academic performance
and developing the academic profile of the School. He or she will also work closely with the
Heads of Department including Welfare and Student Experience and other senior staff to
ensure the effective monitoring and tracking of academic progress at all levels, the continual
improvement of academic standards, and the highest levels of individual pupil progress.
The post-holder will be accountable to the Abbey College Senior Leadership Team.
A proven track record as a successful Middle Manager, or history of
excellence in another suitable role is essential. A significant timetable remission commensurate with
the post is included, with the post-holder teaching a reduced timetable in his or her specialism.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 20 October 2023
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 31 October.
The college also reserves the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date and applications will be considered as they are received.
College Profile
• Co-educational aged 14 – 18 years
• Day, weekly and full-boarding places available
• 40 acres of grounds and facilities
• Academic Year, Short vacation English language courses, and Residential English language summer school
• A wide range of iGCSE / GCSE / AS / GCE A Level courses + Presessional and pre-university foundation courses
• Summer 2023 exam results:
GCSE: 80% pass rate; 40% A* and A grades
AS level: 100% pass rate; 100% A – B grades
GCE A level: 75% pass rate; 35% A* and A grades
• Located in one of finest areas of outstanding nature beauty near the Malvern Hills, Worcestershire
• Good transport links to Worcester, Gloucester, Hereford, Birmingham, Oxford, Cardiff, Bath and Bristol
Job Description
The successful candidate will be expected to have:
• A background in ELT management, ideally with a qualification in education management
• A sound academic background, with at least a good honours degree and, ideally, a teaching qualification
• Understanding and experience of issues relevant to the safeguarding of children’s health, safety and welfare
• Evidence of successfully leading and managing change, ideally at a strategic level
• Ability to take the initiative, to seek advice where necessary and to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to understand, use and encourage a variety of learning and teaching styles
• Evidence of achieving excellent results at GCSE and A-level or equivalent
• Understanding of recent and current trends in education, in particular pastoral care and pupil wellbeing
• Highly developed managerial skills and the ability to lead and inspire staff
• Ability to chair meetings in an effective and inclusive manner
• A track record of success in running an academic department within one or more good schools is highly desirable but, for the right candidate, not essential.
Person Specification
• No specific academic subject specialism is required of the successful candidate, who will be expected to teach a significantly reduced timetable.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and governors
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the confidence to present to audiences of pupils, parents and staff
• A good eye for detail
• Flexibility, resilience and a sense of humour and perspective
• Outstanding levels of personal and professional integrity
• Personal commitment to high standards and on-going professional development
• High degree of motivation to work with children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Positive attitude towards behavior management
Full board and accommodation can also be provided.