Assistant Director of Studies
Division: EF Language AbroadLocation: Perth, AustraliaType: Full‐timeStart Date: As soon as available
EF Perth is a NEAS‐accredited, internationally recognized language school located in Perth, Australia.
Role Overview
The Assistant Director supports the Director of Studies in running the academic department, ensuring great teaching, smooth operations, and an environment where both students and teachers thrive. You'll balance both teaching and leadership, helping drive academic quality and innovation across the school.
What you'll do
Teaching
* Teach your own classes and provide cover when needed
* Support strong learning outcomes through quality instruction, placement, and timely feedback
Teacher Support & Development
* Help recruit, onboard, observe, and coach teachers
* Lead or contribute to trainings, observations, and teacher meetings
* Foster a positive, collaborative teaching culture
Academic Operations
* Manage teacher workloads, timetables, and class allocations
* Maintain and develop academic tools and resources
* Contribute to department planning and ongoing improvement
Student Experience
* Ensure accurate placement by level, age, and nationality mix
* Support student queries with professionalism and care
* Collaborate across departments to connect academics with activities and campus life
What you'll bring
Qualifications
* CELTA or equivalent
* Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
* Working toward TEFLQ preferred
Skills & Experience
* Experience managing people or academic programs is an advantage
* Confident teacher with experience supporting teens and young adults
* Strong communicator and relationship‐builder
* Organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure
* Comfortable with tech and interested in new teaching methods
* Positive, solutions‐focused, and committed to student success
* Strong sense of ownership and follow‐through
The ideal candidate
* Leads with clarity, empathy, and energy
* Enjoys developing teachers as much as teaching students
* Brings structure, creativity, and curiosity to academic work
* Thrives in a busy, international school environment
* Wants to make an impact and help shape the academic culture of the campus
What we offer
* Discounts on EF programs for staff, friends, and family
* Free use of EF Hello: a premium language learning app
* Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
* Referral bonus (equivalent for 500 USD)
* Discounts with our hotel and travel partners
EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.
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