ATC Language Schools are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Centre Managers (residential) and Centre Principals (non-residential) for its busy summer schools. Vacancies are available in 7 locations across Ireland from June to August 2022.

We aim to help our students improve their English language skills in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere by providing an extensive educational and cultural programme, and by ensuring that their needs are clearly understood and met at all times. Classes have a maximum of 15 students per class and lessons are held in modern well-equipped classrooms. Pre-planned lessons and workbooks are provided for all levels meaning planning time is kept to a minimum.

ATC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. References will be followed up and we will ask specifically whether there is any reason that applicants should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and qualifications will be required. All offers are subject to Garda Vetting Disclosure clearance.

Centre Manager Responsibilities

Safeguard the welfare and protection of all students participating in the programme being fully conversant with ATC procedures and guidelines.
Maintain a professional relationship with ATC staff, clients and partner centre staff.
Create a positive team atmosphere and motivate staff, creating a balance between effective administrative duties and social interactivity.
Oversee Centre Management team and Activity Leaders to ensure effective understanding of responsibilities and execution of duties, escalating any issues to Head Office as appropriate.
Liaise with on-site college/school staff with regard to bookings, facilities, transport, accommodation and catering addressing any problems or queries as they arise.
Monitor all students’ attendance and participation in the programme.
Confirm all on- and offsite activities for students, ensuring sufficient staff members are allocated to each group/activity.
Oversee the provision of Activity Leader training and induction in conjunction with Head Office.
Actively promote ATC Learning Journals to Activity Leaders on excursions in preparation for upcoming classes.
Ensure clear and regular communication with Head Office with respect to student catering, transportation and departures.
Ensure timely calculation and regular communication with Operations Manager of onsite bookings, confirmed & cancelled excursion numbers.

Communicate daily with the Centre Principal to ensure the activities programme and academic programme are integrated successfully.
Ensure all night time and early morning duties are carried out on a rota basis.
Allocate and monitor all residential accommodation with the assistance of your team.
Ensure the Centre Office is fully operational and/or securely locked as appropriate at all times and equipment (phones, hardware, sports etc.) is properly accounted for and maintained.
Ensure the Centre Management phones are functional, correctly distributed and accounted for at all times.
Ensure proper documentation trail in the management of expenses, petty cash and secure maintenance of Centre safe box.
Read and understand all documentation guidance/manuals provided by Head Office.
Must be fully aware of all published emergency procedures in case of fire, accident etc.
Ensure fire drills are held in co-operation with your centre during the summer.
Provide Head Office with end of course and staff evaluation reports.

Additional duties and ad-hoc requests as they arise.

Centre Principal Responsibilities

Implement and manage all day-to-day aspects of the academic programme.
Manage the teaching staff to create a positive, enthusiastic team to deliver a high quality programme ensuring student satisfaction.
Lead the Induction Day for EFL Teachers.
Observe and appraise all teaching staff providing support and guidance on all aspects of lesson preparation and delivery.
Organise and manage the Placement and Exit Testing of students, academic time-tabling, course planning, student questionnaire analysis and student certificate delivery.
Be responsible for collecting both early and final student feedback.
Monitor teaching staff levels to ensure that the centre is appropriately staffed at all times and inform the HR Manager of any concerns.
Run Planning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshops for all teachers.
Ensure that all lessons start and end on time.
Check class registers on a daily basis to ensure against student absenteeism.
Organise and oversee the delivery of Trinity/TIE exams (if applicable at centre).
Liaise closely with the Summer Academic Director to ensure maintenance of all academic administration.
Deal with any student or Group Leader queries on academic matters.
Teach when required to meet operational demands.
Liaise with the Centre Manager to ensure that the activities programme and academic programme are integrated successfully.
Support the CM to aid the smooth and effective running of the centre.
Hold weekly Group Leader meetings.
Assist the CM to set up and close the centre.
Help ensure that ATC Language School’s Health and Safety policies are implemented and adhered to at all times.
Submit all paperwork at the end of the course, including registers, class profiles, weekly Records of Work and appraisals/references for all EFL teachers.
Write a full job specific report at the end of the course.

Additional duties and ad-hoc requests as they arise.

Salary

€850-€1,000 per week depending on centre size

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