Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior leadership role in our vibrant summer school. Your expertise will benefit our teachers as you guide and support them with their teaching journey. It’s a real team spirit and a truly valuable experience for all involved.

We’re an English Language school hosted by our state-of-the-art CATS Academy Boston high school located in Braintree, MA. Our Study Holidays welcome groups of young students from overseas, usually for periods of 7-14 days at a time. During their stay, they’re immersed in learning with a fun and dynamic academic and activity program. Employment dates for this position run from mid-June to early August 2026.

As the Director of Studies, you'll be:

• Managing the academic program and the teaching team to ensure that students and teachers alike gain the most from their time in the program
• Responsible for teaching resources and high-quality delivery of lessons
• Ensuring academic lessons and activities are integrated to promote the best learning experience for our students - this includes organizing schedules for teachers who are involved in the activities program
• Holding weekly staff meetings and conducting weekly staff development seminars
• Observing, appraising, and giving feedback on teaching performance in a supportive, effective manner - we’re proud to champion staff development here at Stafford House
• Participating in pastoral duties with our students and managing their general wellbeing
• Some overnight residential duties form part of this role
• Actively support fellow management colleagues, i.e., Center Director, Activities Manager, Excursions Manager and Residential Life Manager, to ensure the effective running of the center
• Filling in for teachers to cover absences, as needed
• Answering student emergency phones during off-hours if necessary - this duty is rotated amongst the management team
• Working 6 days per week - as part of the management team, this is a fully immersive position

Requirements

What’s in it for you?

• Experience working in a fast-paced, fun, and multicultural educational environment
• Working with a highly experienced and supportive team
• Opportunity to gain or further your management experience with full training and ongoing support throughout your contract
• Food + accommodation provided

Here is some of what you’ll need to join us over the summer as Director of Studies:

• Proven successful experience in teaching, with over 3 years of full-time EFL experience
• You must have a TESOL certification or equivalent
• Educated to degree level
• Excellent communicator
• Experience in working with and supervising young people
• Attention to detail
• Team player attitude with fantastic customer service skills
• We are unable to offer sponsorship; therefore, you must be legally able to work in the United States

WHO WE ARE

For over 70 years, we have provided high-quality English Language and activity courses for young learners. As well as our CATS Academy Boston high school, we offer 6 fantastic study locations within the UK with a wide range of courses to choose from, including English Language and activities, creative Art & Design, sports, and academic preparation courses.
Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

Stafford House and CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organization to share this commitment. All positions are subject to safer recruitment Pre-Employment Checks.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Building on our core values - Pioneering, Persevering, People - we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers, and focus groups to ensure we offer respect and understanding to all communities.