Director of Studies

2 months ago


Brisbane, Australia EF Education First Full time

Are you looking to develop your Academic Career whilst gaining experience with an international company? EF International Language Campuses in Brisbane is looking for a dynamic and qualified Director of Studies to manage our Academic Department. 

The Role:  

You will manage the Academic department by leading from the front and implementing the course programs as planned. You have overall responsibility for the academic management and quality, training, and development of the academic team.

As we are working in a very fast-paced environment, we are looking for a self-starter who can apply their previous knowledge and experience to continue the successful growth and development of the school. 

Duties include but are not limited to: 

Providing overall leadership and management of entire Academic Department,  Leading from the front – is passionate about teaching and ready to teach as and when required themselves, Setting the direction of the Academic department – is responsible for academic planning and objective setting, ensuring those objectives are met, and supporting staff in meeting their objectives, Develop new academic content & lead professional development sessions for the teacher team, Line management of the Academic team including Senior Teachers, Contract Teachers, timesheet teaching staff and interns, Timetabling of students, teachers, courses, and classrooms to meet the needs and expectations of students and to achieve the course objectives, Correspondence with EF Sales Offices in over 50 countries globally. Ensuring that the academic team are compliant with all aspects of school accreditation and EF policies and procedures, Managing the academic budget for training and materials, Working towards whole school goals and targets for KPIs and student satisfaction rates,

Qualifications and competencies:  

Master’s degree in English, Linguistics, Education or related field, or DELTA certified Experience teaching English as a foreign language to international students is essential (as this is the core business of our school) Responsible for quality assurance of all academic matters including recruitment, development, evaluation of effectiveness of curriculum on learner outcomes and overall student satisfaction.  Preferably 3-5 years academic management experience, specifically team leadership and experience of academic staff management 5 years’ experience teaching English at an international language school Attention to detail, organized & thorough and able to work under pressure to deadlines Highly motivated, energetic, positive A flexible approach to work & hours of work undertaken is essential Friendly & approachable manner is key as well as being sensitive to needs of international students Able to work on own initiative

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require all employees to hold a valid Blue Card

Why you will love working with us  

It’s not just a job – it’s a way of life. We are truly international and collaborative, we are dedicated and passionate – we really work hard, then play hard. 

A friendly and international environment in a central location, Be part of a truly international environment with a young, energetic team of co-workers by your side, Regular Professional and Personal Development trainings, Opportunities: despite being a global company with more than 40,000 employees around the world we strive to stay small. We value your ideas and opinions and encourage innovation and entrepreneurial mindset. We make fast decisions to allow ideas to transform into action.  Make an impact: come to work and help change the world every single day. We believe that education can break down barriers of language, culture, and geography and we are proud of the role that we can play in that. Have fun Connect with colleagues at regular company parties and events, or over coffees, lunches or why not a beer

About EF  

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities. 

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, parental status, identity, experience, and everything else that makes you unique. 


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