Assistant Director of Studies

EC Malta may be one of the largest language schools on the island but thanks to the people that work here, we still work as a close-knit team. Be it over a coffee at the in-house Italian café (where they serve the best barista-style coffee), at one of our stand-up meetings, or behind our desks, we believe that speaking to each other remains the best way to bounce ideas off each other, deal with issues as they come up and keeping everyone in the loop.

Based at the Academic Office, as the ADoS you will work 40 hours, handling student enquiries, helping teachers, doing short-term and long-term planning with the rest of the academic team and assisting with the day-to-day running of the school. Seeing as we are a busy school, there really is never a dull moment at EC. There will be times when the academic team will not be able to find cover for a teacher, in which case you will be asked to teach a class. During the buzz of the busy times, the great support and team spirit will help you overcome any obstacles. In fairness, since you will have greater responsibilities than in similar positions at other ELT schools, being ADoS at EC is definitely great preparation for the next step in your career. 

Work environment is important. As such, a beautiful school with modern equipment and superior facilities await you.

Position Summary:  

Full time, Indefinite Role. This role is fully office-based due to its nature being student and teacher-facing.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and supportive Assistant Director of Studies (ADOS) to join our academic team. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Director of Studies (DOS) to help deliver a high-quality learning experience for our students while supporting the day-to-day running of the academic department.

You’ll play an important part in creating a positive, student-centred environment—supporting teachers, encouraging professional development, and helping ensure everything runs smoothly, from timetables to classrooms and resources.

Working alongside the DOS and Centre Director (CD), you’ll also help make sure our academic standards and processes meet the expectations of accrediting bodies and reflect best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and step in for the Director of Studies when needed across all areas of the academic department
• Help keep the academic department running smoothly with effective organisation and administration
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of teachers, helping to build a positive and collaborative team culture
• Ensure records are accurate and up to date in line with company and regulatory requirements
• Help create an academic experience that meets—and exceeds—student expectations
• Encourage a culture of continuous professional development, collaboration, and innovation in teaching
• Support the achievement of academic KPIs, including student satisfaction and NPS targets
• Monitor student progress to ensure they move through levels as expected
• Deliver teaching hours as required

What We’re Looking For (Essential)

• DELTA / DipTESOL (or Level 7 equivalent)

If not yet in possession of a Level 7 qualification, one will need to enrol in a DELTA/Dip.TESOL course within the first six months and successfully complete it within the first two years.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in Education
• MA in Applied Linguistics
• MA in TESOL
  

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