Academic directors required in China

About the Job

Overview

Shane English Schools across China are looking for teachers wishing to take their careers to the next level by becoming academic directors:

The ideal applicant will be ready to:

• lead, manage and support a team of teachers
• support with teacher scheduling, including covering for teacher absences
• train new teachers in the Shane methodology
• be responsible for the quality of teaching through undertaking observations and providing follow-up training
• develop materials and course guides to support the delivery of courses
• undertake various administrative duties

The role will consist of a 35 hour working week. As it will be necessary to cover for teacher absences some flexibility will be required in this position.

Requirements

• Recognised University Degree (BA/BSc, BEd or higher)
• Accredited TEFL Certification (CELTA, TESOL etc)
• Sound knowledge of EFL teaching methodology and practice
• 2+ years of EFL teaching experience (ideally a variety of courses and levels)
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills
• Leadership qualities
• Energy and enthusiasm / willingness to learn and flexibility to adapt
• Strong interest in developing your career, skills and future options
• Computer literacy in standard packages

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Preferable Requirements

• Previous supervisory/management/leadership experience
• Experience in training teachers
• Experience of quality improvement procedures in education - particularly observing teaching

Benefits

• Extremely competitive salary depending on work location, qualifications and experience
• Accommodation assistance
• 7 days hotel on arrival
• Visa assistance
• Medical insurance
• Generous paid holidays

Salary

Qualifications

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