Programme Director (Cambridge)

WHAT DOES THIS JOB INVOLVE?

The Programme Director will lead our team of Teachers, Head Counselors, Counselors, a Programme Assistant and Media Managers, and is responsible for ensuring the campus runs to the standards and schedule as laid out by ISSOS. The Programme Director at each ISSOS campus is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all students and staff at their location. 

This role involves a huge amount of responsibility, flexibility, organisational, managerial, leadership, and communication skills. It also requires someone with strong interpersonal skills who can work well with staff and students from all over the world, and who has a great affinity for fun.

It is essential that the Programme Director gives 100% on a daily basis, in all areas, in order to give ISSOS students and our staff teams the best possible summer experience.

Anyone interested in applying for this position must have experience in dealing with the pastoral care of young people and have the ability to motivate and lead a team of staff. 

DATES & PAY:

Cambridge: 4th July - 31st July (+ other training days prior to contract starting)

£3750 on a self-employed basis + free bed and board on campus

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating and facilitating a safe and fun environment for both staff and students
• Managing your team to ensure the smooth running of the whole programme
• Make sure students and staff are safe and happy at all times
• Being a positive role model
• Being an approachable individual for both staff and students
• Liaising with Head Office

WHAT SKILLS/EXPERIENCE DO YOU NEED?

• Experience in staff management
• Experience in dealing with student welfare
• Previous experience in a similar environment, and working with international students is preferred
• DELTA/postgraduate teaching qualification or relevant teaching experience is desirable but not essential.
• Fluency in English

THE TYPE OF PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Passionate about working with young people
• A clear and effective communicator
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Flexible and adaptable
• Hard-working and conscientious with a strong sense of fun

WHO CAN APPLY?

To apply for our roles you must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying for a role in. We can provide sponsorship for roles in the US, but please note that we cannot sponsor visas for working in the UK.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS?

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and getting in touch with candidates directly. Successful applicants should expect an initial call with our Recruitment Director, followed by a more in-depth interview with our Recruitment Director and our CEO.

Please note we are closed from 13th December to 6th January, so applications will be reviewed from January onwards.

If you have any questions or queries prior to submitting your application, please get in touch with Freddie Kennedy, International Recruitment Director (freddiekennedy@issos.com).