Summer 2026 Director of Studies

Director of Studies in Oxford

The Directors of Studies on Bucksmore courses are responsible for delivery of academic programmes, the academic management and organisation of the centre. They work to ensure the curriculum is delivered effectively and meets the standards set out by the Head office Academic Manager and our accrediting bodies (e.g. British Council). The role works closely with the Centre Manager to aid the smooth and effective running of the centre.

• Organising the testing, placement and induction of students where required
• Providing support and guidance to teachers, including leading teacher induction and running CPD sessions where relevant
• Time-tabling classes and allocating counsellors or relevant teaching staff to teach appropriate classes and levels
• Effectively managing materials and resources
• Maintaining academic administration as set out by the Bucksmore Head Office Academic Manager
• Carrying out lesson observation, feedback and end-of-course staff appraisals
• Teaching as required to meet operational demands
• Ensuring all end-of-course student reports are completed at the appropriate times
• Assisting the Centre Manager in the set-up and shutdown of the centre, including ensuring all teaching resources are in place and at the end of the course are returned to Head Office
• Assisting the Centre Manager in the day-to-day running of the centre, including standing in for the Centre Manager in their absence
• Assisting with the induction, meeting and greeting of new arrivals
• Supervising student wake-ups and bed-times with the centre management team
• Planning, implementing and running weekly academic group projects and project presentations
• Cooperating with accrediting organisations, such as the British Council, to help ensure successful accreditation inspections
• Speaking to students, Bucksmore agents and parents about academic matters when necessary
• Arrange peer observations and cover for the duration of peer observation
• Assisting with safeguarding protocols as and when required
• Ensuring that the Bucksmore policies and procedures are kept and exceeded

Person Specification

All applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK prior to commencing employment.

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

Essential

• DELTA, Trinity Dip TESOL, Masters in either TESOL, ELT or Applied Linguistics
• Native or native-level English speaker
• Experience of working in a residential summer school or similar environment in a management role
• First degree
• A minimum of three years' teaching experience
• A sound knowledge and experience of teaching 10-18 year-olds or age groups specific to the centre

Salary & Benefits

• Band A £994 a week including holiday pay
• Band B £914 a week including holiday pay
• Band C £800 a week including holiday pay

Training and senior staff induction is provided prior to the start of a centre opening. All positions are residential, accommodation and full board meals are provided. This is a 5-week fixed term contract.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check (and a police check if you reside outside the UK). Bucksmore will cover the upfront cost of the Enhanced DBS check and the DBS Update Service subscription. 50% of the total cost will be reclaimed from your first pay run. If you return to work with us in subsequent years, you must maintain your Update Service subscription. Failure to do so will mean you are responsible for the full cost of a new Enhanced DBS check.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.