DIRECTOR OF STUDIES / ACADEMIC MANAGER – Lead a team of international teachers – vario

Director of Studies

Various major cities in China

Interviewing: Now

Website: www.GoldStarTeachers.com/DoS 

Summary

Are you looking for a Director of Studies position in a dynamic and exciting education environment? Can you lead a team of international teachers and ensure the highest possible academic standards for our students?

We are seeking Director of Studies who can lead our modern schools on to great things.

The Jobs

Essential qualities for this challenging position include strong people management skills and the ability to motivate and lead a team of international teachers. A proven track record in teacher training through workshops, class observations and one-on-one support are vital to this role.

The right candidate will be organized and logical in planning and implementation of new school initiatives. Excellent creativity and problem solving skills are also needed.

You will have a degree and credible TEFL qualification as well as a wide range of teaching experience, especially to young learners. You will be well versed in TEFL methodology and teaching techniques.

Courses

Popular with teachers and students alike, the courses are aimed at a range of ages and abilities. The main focus is on young learners aged 7 to 14, although some courses are also run for older and younger students. The class sizes are kept small, to an average of 8-12 students which allows for noticeable progress to be made and also makes classroom management that much easier.

Course books are accompanied by a wide range of supplementary materials - flashcards, posters, handouts, CD＊s, videos, songs and in-class computer applications, all essential for teachers to deliver varied, engaging classes. Most of the schools have installed interactive whiteboards which add an exciting new dimension to how the teachers can deliver their classes.

Locations 每 major cities throughout China

Currently we have Director of Studies positions for a number of our schools in China, based in large, exciting cities. These cities include:

Shenzhen

Shenzhen is located in the southern portion of the Guangdong Province, on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Delta. Neighboring the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong, Shenzhen's location gives it a geographical advantage for economic development. In 1980, the first Special Economic Zone of China was built in Shenzhen. From then on, Shenzhen become a highlighted city of China, one known for its rapid economic growth.

Tianjin

Tianjin is located 85 miles east of Beijing, near the coast. The capital can be reached in half an hour by fast train. As China＊s third largest city with a population of over 10 million people, Tianjin has a rich history and has witnessed many important events since it was given its name in 1404. Evidence of its history is still visible in the old British and Italian concessions, the port and European architectures.

Chengdu

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, which is known as the "Heavenly State", located in the West of China next to Tibet. Being the natural habitat of cute giant pandas, Chengdu is located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain. It covers a total area of 12.3 thousand square kilometers with a population of over 11 million.

Suzhou

Suzhou is a renowned cultural, historic and tourist city, located just 25 minutes north of Shanghai on the fast train. The city is located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province, bordering Shanghai on the east. Written historical records indicate that Suzhou has a history of over 4000 years and the city is now best known around China for its unique and plentiful gardens and its many streams and canals, which have earned it the nickname ※Venice of the East§.

Xiaoshan

Xiaoshan was formerly a city of its own, located in the older parts of Hangzhou. In recent years it has been absorbed by its larger neighbor and made into an administrative district of Hangzhou. Since it is located close to rivers and the ocean, water transportation is very convenient and popular. One of the most popular sites is ※West Lake,§ it is a place where people can take a whole day wandering the edges of the lake and even take ferry boats to the islands.

Main Responsibilities

o Manage the day to day and long term needs of the teaching team

o Facilitate professional development of teachers

o Provide the team with new ESL resource options

o Recruit and induct new teachers

o Manage the school＊s extensive academic program

o Support our sales and marketing team

o Control our teaching schedule

o Implement initiatives that focus on continual improvement

o Develop and implement a strategic plan for the future of the school

Compensation

o Competitive salary: 12,000 每 18,000 RMB per month (depending on school and location)

o Furnished accommodation near the school (not shared)

o Flight allowance: 9,000RMB

o Visa and local residential permits arranged

o Paid vacation: 15 working days plus all Chinese public holidays (usually 2 weeks per year)

o Comprehensive health insurance

o Professional development & support

o Further career opportunities

Requirements

o Native English speaker from USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand

o University degree

o Credible teaching qualification

o At least 3 years of teaching experience and 1 year of management experience

How to Apply

Please send the following to Christine at DoSJobs@GoldStarTeachers.com:

o Covering letter

o Resume

o Recent photo

o Degree & TEFL certificates (scan)

o Passport photo page (scan)

o Reference letters

We are looking forward to hearing from you.