ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDIES (ADOS) - ISS
PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Attainment

Essential

Desirable

An appropriate TEFL qualification (CELTA or equivalent): applicants
with the DELTA, or CELTYL, are particularly welcomed
                                                  and/or
Degree  or  equivalent  (Level  6  on  the  Ofqual  register  of  regulated
qualifications) with QTS in English, MFL or primary level

HSE First Aid Certificate (can be obtained through the school)

X

X

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Desirable

Previous summer school and/or boarding school experience

Demonstrated understanding of health and safety and safeguarding

Passionate about the welfare of children

A minimum of 2 years of previous EFL experience teaching children in
a classroom situation

Experience of leading pupils and supporting staff on excursions

X

X

X

X

X

Knowledge  of  British  Council-level  accreditation  requirements  and
processes

X

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Desirable

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team

Outstanding organisational, administrative and communication skills

Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to motivate pupils and staff

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands

Native/near native competence in spoken and written English

X

X

X

X

X

Ability to speak other languages

X