Summer School Director of Studies

Introduction 

Wishford Education offers high quality residential summer schools for international students aged 8-16 at Westonbirt School and Hatherop Castle School. 

Our mission 

We provide personalised, immersive and enriching educational experiences that foster growth and spark curiosity. 

Our values 

• We are honest, caring and student-centred. 
• We operate and communicate with integrity, empathy and respect. 
• We go above and beyond to provide exceptional experiences. 

Role summary 

We are looking for experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic, TEFLQ qualified Directors of Studiess to manage our academic teams, helping teachers deliver an outstanding learning experience for students. 

The post holder will report to the Centre Manager, and will line manage all teachers. 

The following vacancies is available for summer 2025: 

Westonbirt School 

• Programme dates: 6 July – 3 August
• Paid induction days: 2-5 July 
• Residential: Yes

Hatherop Castle School 

• Programme dates: 13 – 27 July 
• Paid induction days: 9-12 July 
• Residential: Yes

Duties 

The post holder will undertake the below responsibilities, according to the weekly rota. 

Teaching rota: To oversee the teaching rota, including classing students according to their learning needs and assigning groups to teachers. 

Support for teachers: To ensure that each teacher is supported in planning and delivering their lessons, taking into account their experience and needs. 

Quality assurance: To ensure that teaching meets the standards required by our academic framework. 

Level testing: To arrange the level testing of all students prior to classing. 

Feedback: To seek and act on student feedback, and to be available for students, parents, group leaders and agents as needed. 

Student reports: To ensure that each student receives a meaningful report of their progress at the end of their stay. 

Academic administration: To oversee the completion of administrative tasks related to teaching and planning, including registers, reports and tests. 

Resource management: To monitor, look after and arrange for the replenishment of teaching and learning resources. 

Centre management: To act as a senior member of centre staff, being present and participating in staff and student management, pastoral care and any other issues as needed. 

Planning and teaching: Depending on student numbers or covering needs, to plan and teach relevant, structured, realistically paced, varied and enjoyable lessons within the curriculum framework of the summer schools in an inclusive, motivational and inspirational way, always in the target language and promoting the use of the target language, creating a positive learning environment in which every student can develop and feel empowered to make real progress both inside and outside the classroom. 

Other duties: To undertake any other relevant duties pertaining to the summer school provision, as reasonably requested. 

Working pattern 

This is a demanding job with long days and on-call times, and with up to 60 hours of work a week. 

Post holders will work on six out of seven days a week. 

Pay and benefits 

The weekly wage is £1,000 (including holiday pay). 

Benefits include: 

• Accommodation 
• Three meals per day 
• Free parking on site 
• Fully paid DBS check 
• Advanced safeguarding training 
• First aid training 

How to apply 

To apply for this position, please use the application form on TES and complete it in full, including details of all past employment and education. Without this, your application will not be considered. 

Informal enquiries are welcome, and should be directed to Andras Sztrokay, Director of Summer Schools (Andras.Sztrokay@wishford.co.uk). 

The safeguarding and welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility and our number one priority. The post holder will be required to act according to our Safeguarding Policy and procedures and to align with safeguarding good practice. 

All positions are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and overseas criminal records checks (if applicable). 

Two references will be required, and we will specifically check if there is any reason why the applicant should not be in contact with children.