Transform Lives Through Education:

At English Path, we believe in changing lives, creating opportunities, and transforming communities through education. As a dynamic and innovative global education group, we deliver programmes that equip learners of all ages with the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to succeed in an increasingly connected world.

We are currently seeking a Global Director – Young Learner Programmes (YLA) to join our international leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global young learner provision.

The Role Itself

This is a strategic, global leadership position responsible for the growth, quality, and operational success of English Path's Young Learner portfolio across multiple regions.

You will:

Lead the development and delivery of a global Young Learner strategy and future business plan.
Expand our offering beyond traditional language camps into academic, cultural, sporting, and thematic programmes.
Identify new markets, partnerships, and delivery models to support sustainable growth.
Hold full global P&L accountability, setting pricing strategy, budgets, and commercial targets.
Ensure operational efficiency while maintaining exceptional student experience and programme quality.
Act as Executive Safeguarding Sponsor, embedding robust safeguarding frameworks and oversight globally.
Ensure compliance with accreditation bodies (e.g. British Council, TrustEd, and local regulators) and maintain inspection readiness.
Own the risk framework for Young Learner Academy operations and lead risk-based decision-making.
Develop high-quality delivery locations and build strong relationships with schools, agents, accommodation providers, and partners.
Lead and inspire a culturally diverse international team, promoting professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What We Are Expecting From You

We are looking for a confident, values-driven leader who can balance educational excellence, safeguarding integrity, and commercial performance in a complex international environment.

You will demonstrate:

Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into operational delivery.
Strong commercial judgement while maintaining quality and student welfare at the centre of decisions.
A deep commitment to safeguarding, compliance, and responsible programme management.
The ability to build trusted partnerships internally and externally.
Inspirational leadership across geographically and culturally diverse teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement at executive level.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the resilience to lead through change and complexity.

What Experience You Will Bring to the Role

The successful candidate will have:

Significant senior leadership experience within young learner provision, education, camps, or young learner -focused programmes.
A proven track record of strategic development and commercial growth.
Experience managing multi-site and/or international operations.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
Demonstrated expertise in safeguarding governance and student welfare frameworks.
Experience working across different cultures, regulatory environments, and accreditation structures.
A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in global education settings.

Join Us & Make an Impact

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a growing global portfolio and deliver transformative educational experiences to young learners worldwide while contributing to the continued success of English Path.

Full Job Description available upon request.

Ready to be part of this journey? Apply now!

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