Centre Director, ILSC Dublin

Role: Centre Director, ILSC Dublin

Reports to: Vice President of Irish Operations

Location: Dublin 

Salary: €60,000-€65,000 per annum

Description:  

ILSC Language Schools (“ILSC”) is part of ILSC Education Group - a global leader in language education with schools across Canada, USA, Australia, India, and now Ireland with our new Dublin campus which is co-branded with Berlitz (“ILSC Dublin”). For over 35 years, ILSC has been helping students from around the world achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals through transformative learning experiences. 

Building on the 125-year history of Berlitz operations in Dublin, our goal is to create ILSC Dublin as a dynamic, student-centered environment that combines ILSC’s global expertise with Ireland’s vibrant cultural setting, making the school a hub of international exchange, innovation, and growth. 

The Centre Director provides strategic, operational, and academic leadership for the Dublin school, ensuring an exceptional student experience, commercial performance, and full compliance with Irish regulatory frameworks. The role combines academic leadership, operational coordination, safeguarding oversight, academic coordination, staff development, and stakeholder engagement, while also driving innovation, quality assurance, and long‑term growth. The Centre Director reports to the Vice President of Irish   
Operations and ensures the global alignment of ILSC Dublin within the ILSC Education Group.  

We are looking for a strategic, values‑driven leader with deep experience in the English language education sector, someone who can guide the school through change and growth while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and student care. This role requires a confident change‑manager who can unite teams behind a clear vision, strengthen our culture, and ensure that every aspect of the student experience reflects our commitment to excellence.  

Job Duties:  

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: 

Academic and Programme Leadership 

Act as the senior academic director for the Centre, providing leadership, direction and oversight to the Academic Leadership Team.  

Lead the Academic Management Team, working closely with the Assistant Director of Studies, Senior Teacher and Coordinators to ensure academic excellence, curriculum quality, and alignment with student needs.  

Liaise with the ILSC Global Academic Affairs team to support the development of and  implementation of new courses, pathways, and customised programmes.  

Assure academic quality assurance through supporting the Academic Management  Team to conduct observations, evaluations, and continuous improvement of the academic team.

Oversee integration between academic timetables, activities, excursions, and accommodation to ensure an exceptional learner experience.  

Operational Leadership and Strategic Planning

Lead and oversee all day‑to‑day operations in the centre, including facilities, student services, logistics, timetabling, and service delivery.

Work with the Vice President of Irish Operations and ILSC Global teams to develop and implement strategic plans for growth, product development, diversification and student experience enhancement.  

Own the centre’s P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and margin  optimization.  

Conduct quality control assessments to identify and resolve operational, client, or agent issues.  

Maintain full compliance and accreditation with regulatory bodies including TrustEd, Accreditation and Coordination of English Language Services (ACELS), GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau) visa requirements, Health and Safety Authority, and all internal ILSC policies.  

Analyse operational systems and maintain accurate policies and procedures.  

Student Welfare, Safeguarding & Compliance 

Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), managing child protection, risk assessment, and safeguarding cases for adult and junior programmes in line with all regulatory requirements. 

Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all learners.

Ensure robust systems for registration, orientation, accommodation, and extracurricular programming in line with ILSC’s global operations.

Staff Leadership, HR & Organisational Culture  

Recruit, onboard, train, and manage non‑teaching staff; and lead teacher   
recruitment and academic HR matters with the support of the Assistant Director of  Studies.  

Conduct observations, performance reviews, manage employee relations, and ensure adherence to ILSC Dublin’s HR policies and ILSC Education Group’s Global Policies.  

Build a positive, collaborative, and high‑performance culture, reflecting the ILSC values.

Plan staffing for delivery and seasonal peaks, including teachers, activity leaders, and residential staff. 

Sales, Marketing & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the lead academic contact for agents, tour operators, and partners, ensuring smooth delivery for groups and individuals.  

Support the ILSC global Sales Team with local insights, product knowledge, and conversion support.  

Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing to strengthen the school’s market position.  

Support local marketing initiatives and represent the school in promotional activities.  

Host agent visits, school tours, and partner meetings.  

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:  

Strong communication and leadership skills.

Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail.

Excellent organizational and computer skills.

Proactive with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Forward-thinking and strategic.

Passionate about English language teaching. 

 Education and Experience Required 

English language teacher training/development programme at Level 9 on the NFQ

A recognised English language teaching qualification at diploma level (e.g. DELTA, DipTESOL, IDLTM) or equivalent

Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory frameworks (e.g. TrustEd, Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP), ACELS and similar).

At least 5 years’ recent experience in the English language sector.

At least 3 years’ recent experience in senior leadership and management experience in quality English language institutions. 

 Experienced in teacher recruitment, induction, observation, and professional development.

Proven ability to manage timetables, resources, and academic administration. Experience handling compliance, accreditation, and quality assurance processes.

Strong track record in student support, assessment, and maintaining a high-quality learning experience.

 Contact Information:  

 While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. 

About ILSC, ELS, Greystone College & Greystone Institute 

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane. 

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.   

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs. 

Our Core Values 

PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives 

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity. 

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity. 

COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together. 

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do. 

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.  

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at [email protected].