Part-Time Director of Studies

Bayswater Education is a global network of education centres with more than 75 years of experience delivering academic and cultural programmes to UK and international students. We run short courses, pre-sessional programmes, and academic pathways in the UK and overseas, working with learners from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. For every student we teach, we support the education of another from a disadvantaged background.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Director of Studies to lead the academic provision at Bayswater College Leeds. Working closely with the Centre Director, you will ensure high standards of teaching, effective academic management and an excellent student experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the teaching team, including recruitment, induction, performance management and professional development. 

• Oversee academic quality, curriculum delivery, lesson planning, class allocation and student progress. 

• Manage teacher timetables, cover arrangements, attendance records and staffing requirements. 

• Ensure appropriate student placement, class sizes, nationality mixes and access to learning resources. 

• Support curriculum development, resource management and academic administration. 

• Maintain student welfare, safeguarding and disciplinary standards. 

• Support British Council accreditation requirements and ensure compliance with college policies and procedures. 

• Liaise with students, agents and group leaders, and deputise for the Centre Director when required. 

• Teach English as required. 

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 

• Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL (TEFL-I status). 

• Cambridge Delta, Trinity DipTESOL or equivalent (TEFL-Q status). 

• Extensive experience using Guided E-Learning and the Intrinsiq platform. 

• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with a commitment to academic excellence and continuous professional development. 

• A flexible, student-focused approach and commitment to equality, diversity and safeguarding. 

Desirable

• TEFLQ qualification: DELTA / MA TESOL, MA in Applied Linguistics, ELT or TESOL.
• Experience in exam preparation, ESP, junior programmes, teacher training and British Council inspections.
  

Additional Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and meet enhanced DBS requirements.

Bayswater Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people, promoting equal opportunities and providing an inclusive learning environment. All staff are expected to uphold these values and comply with relevant professional standards and data protection requirements.

Bayswater is committed to equality and diversity. Our initiatives and strategies are dedicated to develop, attract and advance the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity.