Director of Studies (EFL) – Ancona, Italy
Ready to step up from teaching into academic leadership?
TEFL UK is recruiting a Director of Studies for an established English language school in Ancona, on Italy's Adriatic coast.
This role is ideal for an experienced English teacher who has started taking on leadership, such as senior teacher, teacher trainer or ADoS, and is ready to run an academic team.
You won't be thrown in at the deep end: the role starts with DoS training in November , followed by a handover with the current DoS in December, before you take on the full role in January .
What's on offer
Salary of up to €1,750 a month after tax, plus performance-related bonuses
Overtime usually available for extra income
Orientation and DoS training on arrival
A full handover period with the outgoing Director of Studies
Paid annual leave and statutory sick pay
Career progression, with projects and development opportunities within the organisation
A secure, established team and working environment
The role
Design and run academic programmes for students of all ages
Lead,
mentor and support the teaching team
Observe lessons, give feedback and support teacher development
Work with the school's management team to give students a consistent, high-quality experience
Monitor programme results and make improvements where needed
Build a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement
What you'll need
The right to work in the EU (EU citizenship or a valid EU work permit)
Experience teaching English as a foreign language, with some experience in a leadership or mentoring role
The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
Strong communication, organisation and planning skills
A good understanding of curriculum design and academic programmes
A bachelor's degree (preferred)
Life in Ancona
Ancona is the capital of the Marche region, a historic port city with beaches and the Conero coast right on its doorstep.
It has a relaxed pace of life and a lower cost of livin
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