Curriculum Development and Teacher Recruitment
ISSOS International – Glasgow, Glasgow City
Applications must be emailed to ********@issos.com (CV and any relevant info). Please note we will not accept applications directly from LinkedIn.
ISSOS offers high school students from all over the world (aged 13-18) the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment, and action-packed adventure in one of two amazing, historic, and picturesque university towns: St Andrews, Cambridge, or Yale.
We are passionate about education, youth development, and establishing the company as an international market leader providing a high level of service second to none. Learn more about ISSOS and see ISSOS in action: ISSOS in action.
The Role
The Curriculum and Teaching Manager plays a key role in the academic quality, innovation, and delivery of summer school programmes.
Working alongside the International Recruitment Director, this role involves designing certain content and developing the content taught in our academic and elective programmes, teacher recruitment and onboarding, academic oversight and pedagogical support for teachers during summer, and ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all ISSOS students.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Curriculum Design & Development: Lead the design, development, and implementation of a broad, creative, and innovative curriculum aligned with the summer school's mission and values.
2. Teacher Management: Recruit, select, and onboard highly qualified and experienced teachers, providing ongoing support, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
3. Academic and Elective Oversight: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the academic and elective programmes and their content.
4. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff on academic matters that have escalated beyond the summer school.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Master's degree in Education or a relevant academic discipline.
2. Significant experience in curriculum development and teaching, preferably in a summer school, international, or ESL setting.
3. Proven leadership and management skills.
4. Excellent knowledge of current educational trends and pedagogical approaches for 13-18 year olds.
Desirable:
1. Experience delivering/facilitating training.
2. Familiarity with educational technology and online learning platforms.
3. DELTA or equivalent.
4. Experience interviewing and recruiting staff and building teams.
Role Details:
Location: Glasgow during the off-season. Regular travel to and between summer schools during the operational period (end of June to mid-August). Hours: 40 hours per week off-season, with regular out of hours work required in the lead up to summer.
Reports To: International Recruitment Director & CEO
What we offer:
1. Salary: £38,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
2. Benefits package that includes Private health and medical.
3. A collaborative, dynamic, and fun work environment.
4. Opportunities for professional growth and development.
5. 4-day working week Sept-Feb (Fridays off).
To Apply: Please submit your CV to Jen Munro (********@issos.com).
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