Academic Manager
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- United Kingdom: Brighton Centre Roedean School .
- ALPADIA Language Schools
- Experience: NOT APPLICABLE
- Number of positions: 3
- Degree Required
- Short Term/Summer job, Residential
Details of Position
Key responsibilities:
-Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care
-Ensure all language tuition is appropriate to a young learner school environment and that Alpadias syllabus is delivered in line with its stated mission of focusing on communicative content
-Understand and be able to respond to questions about Alpadias syllabus and course content and support where necessary
-Demonstrate leadership of department, through leading the team of teachers and ensuring teaching output is of the highest possible standard
-Deploy the team of Teachers so that they are matched appropriately to their teaching ability, their students (inc. level, age, nationality), suitable classrooms and the course syllabus
-Work with other managers to ensure classes are covered in case of Teacher sickness or absence
-Lead a weekly Professional Development Session for teachers in a spirit of positive engagement
-Complete all lesson observations of teachers, focusing on their continued professional development
-Lead and assist with the training and induction of the Teacher team
-Show initiative to ensure the syllabus is adapted to meet the specific needs of our students, both at a class and individual level, ensuring this is done throughout the department
-Encourage the sole use of the target language in classrooms wherever possible, both from the students and the other teachers
-Represent ALPADIA at all times in the best feasible way, being polite and friendly to the students, both inside and outside of the classroom
-Help ensure all procedures/templates related to academic provision, including level changes record, timetables, staff substitution records, are completed promptly
-Lead and assist with the presence check attendance register for students
-Ensure Class Files, including lesson materials, testing results, the syllabus, and schemes of work, are kept up to date
-Complete end-of-course report certificates for all our students, including some tailored remarks from the teachers
-Arrive at the camp, and ensure all lessons start and finish on time
-Ensure all ICT equipment is fully functioning prior to the start of camp and assist Teachers in the use of this
-Lead a daily Teachers Meeting, minuting important points raised and discussing as appropriate
-Read, understand, and sign any relevant risk assessments as required
-Liaise with the Camp Manager to resolve any instances of issues/questions/concerns raised by students, agents, parents, or other stakeholders
-Maintain at all times proper levels of student discipline, safety, and welfare, highlighting any issues to the Camp Manager
-If necessary, prepare and teach your own classes to a high standard, with a keen understanding of cultural sensibilities, to ensure all lessons stretch and inspire our students
Qualifications
-First degree
-A minimum of three years teaching experience
-A sound knowledge and experience of teaching 12-17year olds
-DELTA, Trinity Dip TESOL, Masters in either TESOL, ELT or Applied Linguistics
-Ability to be flexible and adapt where required
-Excellent communication skills
-Proven leadership skills
-Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
-A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel)
Desirable:
-Experience in summer schools or similar structures preferred
-Educational management experience in a summer or residential setting
-Postgraduate degree or equivalent
-Experience in managing a team
-Adopts a positive approach to personal learning and development
-Demonstrates respect for equal opportunities and diversity
-Safeguarding and Welfare experience with under 18s
Salary and Benefits
-Competitive salary
-An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
-An international working environment
-Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression
Job Location
Job Summary
We have a fixed term Academic Manager position available for summer 2024 at our fantastic Roedean centre.
This is an exciting position at a half day teaching centre, working with a great team.
Brighton UK c.19.06.2024 to 09.08.2024. Residential or non-residential option.
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