Summer School Director - EC01341 - Temporary until 23 August 2024

Summer School 2024 will run from 1 July – 23 August at the Sighthill Campus, bringing together adult learners aged 16+ from all over the world to learn English from Beginner to Advanced level. With new student intakes every week, a range of course options available, and a busy programme of social events, the Summer School is a very dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment.

The postholder will provide academic management for the Summer School, including planning and coordinating the courses, and leading the Summer School lecturing staff team. In addition to management duties, the Director will teach a minimum of 5 hours per week, plus provide cover where necessary.

The successful applicant will be flexible, self-motivated and capable of working independently without direct supervision. They will require strong organisational, problem-solving and administrative skills together with a genuine interest in the delivery of quality learning programmes to a range of students. The post holder will be educated to SCQF Level 9 (e.g. a degree), with a minimum of a CELTA and ideally DELTA qualification or equivalent, and demonstrable experience of teaching English as a Foreign Language.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to BME groups, people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Note for Internal Applicants - appointment into this role may be considered on a secondment basis. Prior agreement from your line manager is essential.

Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 10 June 2024.