Academic Manager (Fixed Term Summer Contract)
Alpadia Languages Schools
- Reigate, Surrey
- Contract
- Full-time
- 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 Alpadia’s syllabus is delivered in line with its stated mission of focusing on communicative content
- Understand and be able to respond to questions about Alpadia’s 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 Teacher’s 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
- First degree
- A minimum of three years’ teaching experience
- A sound knowledge and experience of teaching 12-17 year 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)
- 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
- A competitive salary
- An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
- An international working environment
- Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression
- Gatton Park: 19.06.24 - 02.08.24
- Typically a residential position with accommodation provided on site
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students therefore all staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check (and provide overseas conduct certificates where applicable)
- Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.