Academic Manager (& A level Teacher - Vinh campus) (Hết hạn)

Overview We are looking for a person with head of department or coordinator experience to lightly manage our Vinh (Nghe Anh Province) in situ TH school teachers. The role is for someone passionate about teaching Cambridge A level students in Vietnam, but with a flair for management and reporting. The students are at year 11 level and going into the first year of A levels. This is a regional position in the city of Vinh. Key responsibilities 1. To manage academic staff 2. To teach up to 10 hours per week within a Math, English or Business A level subject Management of Teaching Staff
• Responsible for advising on teacher recruitment in line with student enrolments
• Accountable for teacher training and development: ensures regular lesson observations and constructive feedback take place
• Holds regular staff meetings and CPD sessions for teachers
• Arranges teaching cover when teachers are absent from work; ensuring that teachers have instructions available on what is to be taught in their absence using the Scheme of Work.
• Ensures teachers are up to date with administrative procedures including registers, progress reports and certificates.
• Ensures teachers produce weekly Schemes of Work and that these are filed and referred to systematically
• Manages holiday dates with teaching staff directly reporting to him/her; holidays to be taken at such times to be convenient to the School
• Provides teacher’s completed/authorised timesheets and any relevant information to the HR/Finance Department within the set timescale.
• Carries out Appraisals for reviewing the performance of all academic staff directly reporting to him/her in accordance with TH School policy
• Sets appropriate learning and teaching targets with proper monitoring and reporting in place
• Carries out the disciplinary measures of staff, when required, in line with TH school procedures as outlined in the Staff Handbook and with approval from Superintendent. Academic Administration
• Maintains class averages at optimal levels in agreement with the Superintendent.
• Responsible for the allocations of teachers to classes/courses.
• Manages assessment and reporting each term as required by TH school
• Co-ordinates subject/teacher timetable placement when required.
• Oversees Library and Computer Suite: offering provision of self-study material and internet to students after class.
• Ensures students are provided with access to self-study materials and advice from the staff.

• Resources development: ordering materials which are appropriate to the needs of teachers and students on summer programmes and year-round courses.
• Works closely with appropriate TH staff and HTK staff in providing student success
• Carries out student placement interviews and pre-course tests of prospective students to assess language level for application purposes
• Co-ordinates examination entries and certificates with TH School
• Manages parent teacher meetings and the regular feedback to parents

• Counsels students on all academic issues such as examinations, options and language level and, if appropriate, arrange visits to TH Schools in Hanoi.
• Liaises with Accommodation staff and other Administrative staff on students’ pastoral care, where necessary.
• Carries out classroom teaching when required, according to number of enrolments at the School and projects being undertaken. Operations
• Attends conferences and training days, mutually agreed upon with the Superintendent.
• Liaises with Admissions and Marketing on visits to the School.
• Meets with ad hoc walk-in enquiries/prospective students.
• Liaises with Head Office as appropriate.
• Ensures that classrooms are set up correctly for use each morning and that windows, lights, aircons and doors are secure at night

Education
• First degree in Education preferred
• Post Graduate Education Qualification, DELTA or equivalent Diploma Experience
• Experience of teacher recruitment
• Academic management experience
• Broad range of teaching experience
• Knowledge of Cambridge education and English Language examinations (including IELTS) Skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google
• Proven organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work well within a team
• Proven communication skills
• Experience of working with databases and reporting systems
• Marketing or business background would be useful