Teacher Recruitment and Training Manager Position in Guangzhou, China

About the Job

Overview

I Can Read is a hiring a qualified and experienced Teacher Recruitment and Training Manager to be based in Guangzhou, China.

I Can Read is headquartered in Singapore and is the leading English Enrichment brand for children in the region. I Can Read currently operates more than 140 English Enrichment Centres in Asia.

The Teacher Recruitment and Training Manager is part of the China HQ team. This role is based in Guangzhou and is responsible for the China and Hong Kong markets.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work with the China Academic Manager and Senior Management Team to ensure that I Can Read China delivers all ICR programmes to a consistently high standard, thus maximising student growth and retention.

- Source, Recruit, & Train Ideal Profile Teachers to enable the organisation to carry out its mission, and vision to be the premium education company.

Sourcing

- Responsible for sourcing ideal teacher candidates to meet forecasted and un-forecasted needs. 
- Develop and actively manage a teacher sourcing pipeline to generate a pool of potential teacher candidates. 
- Develop and actively manage strategic relationships with Recruitment Agencies and Recruitment Partners.

Recruitment and Selection

- Interview suitably experienced and qualified candidates. 
- Organise 2nd interviews of candidates with the Academic Manager 
- Once selected, draft and send the Offer documents to the candidate

Teacher On-boarding and Training

- Work with candidates to ensure that visa application documents are duly prepared for visa application purposes. 
- Ensure that the new Teachers are prepared for their pre-deployment training 
- Prepare and deliver the formal pre-deployment training programme to all ICR Teachers. 
- Conduct post training follow up, Formal Teaching Observation and Feedback Session and evaluation in accordance with ICR’s professional development policy and Teacher confirmation process.

Pre-deployment Academic Training and Support for Teaching Assistants and Learning Centre Staff

- Prepare and deliver academic training to ICR Teaching Assistants 
- Conduct post training follow up, where required and evaluation in accordance with ICR’s professional development policy

Facilitate On-going Training 
- In collaboration with the Singapore HQ Academic Team, develop and deliver additional teacher training for curriculum updates, holiday and other ad-hoc programmes, as when required/requested.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support Operations and Marketing Team: 
- Provide assistance to ICR centres to organise Relief Teachers during Teacher shortages. 
- Vetting copywriting for promotional materials, brochures and articles where required 
- Part of the team for special events, road shows, exhibitions and seminars for brand promotion.

Requirements of the role:

- Native English speaker 
- Experience in the education sector as a teacher, trainer or recruiter 
- University degree from a reputable University and CELTA or DELTA. 
- Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills 
- Ability to present to large groups. 
- Proactive with good organization and planning skills 
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills 
Ability to work independently and research for required business information 
- Strong PC skills including the ability to prepare Word, Excel and PowerPoint proposals and spreadsheets 
- Ability to develop and manage a teacher network throughout China 
- High level of integrity and professionalism 
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary between USD 3000-4000 per month dependent upon qualifications and experience 
- Paid annual leave and all Chinese public holidays 
- Work Permit sponsorship 
- Health Insurance provided

Please apply to michelle.stuart@icanread.asia with the following documents: