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