Assistant Director of Studies- Beijing

Vacancy: Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS)

Shane English Schools - Beijing is currently seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Studies.

The ideal applicant will be ready to:

• liaise with other head office staff to help provide great service to schools
• 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
• help train new and existing franchises and teachers in sound academic practice
• develop materials and course guides to support the delivery of courses
• have an involvement in the quality assurance process of franchise schools
• support Head Office in the recruitment of teachers
• 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- including online delivery
• Experience of quality improvement procedures in education - particularly observing teaching