Kaplan International
Director of Studies
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Director of Studies
Reference Number: JR257330
Location: Liverpool
Working Pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £32,000 per annum
We are looking for a Director of Studies to join the Kaplan Languages Group (KLG). We pride ourselves on providing English teaching which is highly effective and stimulating for our diverse study body. As Director of Studies, you will lead the teaching team to ensure that those high standards are adhered to at all times and that teacher/student ratios are well managed. From induction of new teachers and new students through to professional development sessions, you will work to attract and retain great teachers who will get the very best out of their students and will help us to maintain the excellent rates of recommendation that we enjoy across our schools.
This is an excellent opportunity for an EFL Teacher with managerial experience is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/94v5zjbn.
What you’ll bring to the role
- Bachelor’s degree
- TEFLQ Status - For example via a DELTA or equivalent
- Ability to deal with and resolve a high volume of queries efficiently
- Ability to demonstrate safe recruitment practices leading to the hiring of exceptional staff
- Ability to develop learner autonomy with students
- Ability to find and present solutions to problems
- Ability to manage and implement change
- Ability to manage performance and development of staff
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What we do
As of 1 May 2026, Kaplan Languages Group (KLG) has transitioned to new ownership under Inspirit Capital. Kaplan will continue to support KLG with some recruitment services for a transitional period, ensuring a smooth experience for candidates.
Kaplan Language Group (KLG) is a leader in the educational travel sector, helping thousands of customers to realise their dreams of travelling abroad to improve their language skills. For more information on the businesses in the Kaplan Languages Group, please visit Kaplan International Languages, ESL Education and Alpadia Language Schools.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 days annual leave*
- 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
- Company pension contributions
- Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
- Medicash Health Cash Plan
*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.
How to apply
Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on 7th August 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Additional Application Information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role involves working with learners who are under 18 years old and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background-checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children’s barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. In addition to the DBS check, for roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency. Please be aware that it is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team at kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.
Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.
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