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About The RoleThe main responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS) is to help the Director of Studies (DoS) manage the academic department and implement course programs to ensure student satisfaction. The role calls for flexibility, organisational skills, and the desire to keep on top of new teaching methodologies and initiatives, particularly pertaining to technology.Teaching: taking over own cycles and classes, as well covering classes when neededHelp to recruit, induct, observe and develop new teaching staff with the appropriate experience and qualifications.Help to provide ongoing professional development programs for teachers e.g. training, observations, leading meetings etc.Manage staff workload allocation including timetable planning and student allocationMaintain and develop teaching tools and resourcesAttend and sometimes lead regular teachers'' meeting.Ensure that EF standards and expectations are met and exceeded on a daily basisHave a positive impact on the student experience at all times, including class allocation according to level, age and nationality and producing timely, appropriate feedback and reports and cross-departmental cooperation and collaboration to support academic infusion across activities.Managing student queries or concerns in a professional, caring and enthusiastic mannerProviding a supportive and professional academic support service to all studentsRequirementsCELTA qualified or equivalent; undergraduate degree or equivalent, or working towards TEFLQ statusExperience in management of people and programs preferredAbility to effectively lead and motivate both staff and studentsStrong customer-service focus with a commitment to the highest possible standardsA strategic thinker and planner, able to prioritise and multi-taskExcellent communicator, with ability to build and maintain strong relationshipsResourcefulWorking to deadlines whilst remaining flexible at all timesAble to handle difficult situations with ease and remain calm under pressureAttention to detailCommitment to the academic success and broader success of our students and our schoolAbility to adapt in a fast paced, exciting work environment; positive attitudeA strong sense of ownership and the drive to succeedExperience with teenagers and young adults an advantageComputer literate, embracing new technologyCandidates must apply by sending a CV and covering letterAbout UsEF Education First is a global education company focusing on language, academic, cultural exchange, and educational travel programs.We believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programsfocused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academicsturn dreams into international opportunities.When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate aboutwe welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, So Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zrich, and more. Learn more at is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS and character reference check. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.Seniority LevelAssociateEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionProduction, Supply Chain, and Customer ServiceIndustriesEducation#J-18808-Ljbffr