Job Title: Academic Manager – Manchester
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent
Working Hours: 9am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
Location: No office based, but able to commute to office when requested
Salary: £31,500 - 34,500 per annum depending on experience
1. Job Overview:
Prominent Education seeks an experienced and highly knowledgeable Academic Manager to spearhead the development and enhancement of our 11+/ GCSE/ A-Level tutoring services and products. This role requires an individual with a deep understanding of the 11+/ GCSE/ A-Level processes, curriculums, and best practices in educational delivery. The Academic Manager will be responsible for creating innovative tutoring programs, ensuring high-quality academic content, and contributing to teaching when necessary.
Ideal candidates will possess a proven track record in assisting students to achieve their academic goals and courses development. We particularly welcome applications from ambitious, career-driven individuals eager to advance within a dynamic and growing organisation.
2. Key Tasks:
1. Curriculum & Product Development:
• Develop and refine comprehensive 11+/ GCSE/ A-Level and other relevant tutoring programs, including course materials, resources, and assessments.
• Create innovative and engaging learning experiences that cater to diverse student needs.
• Stay abreast of changes in the local exams and other relevant examination formats and curriculums, and adapt programs accordingly.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and other relevant examinations, providing guidance to various stakeholders.
• Conduct tutoring sessions when necessary, demonstrating expert teaching skills and subject knowledge.
2. Academic Quality Assurance:
• Ensure the highest standards of academic quality across all tutoring services.
• Develop and implement quality control measures to monitor student progress and program effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and support to tutors, ensuring consistent and effective teaching practices.
• Contribute to monitoring of student progress and provide feedback to parents and tutors.
• Develop and implement the training programs for tutors when necessary.
3. Tutor Recruitment and Management:
• Actively recruit and onboard new tutors, ensuring they meet the company’s standards and possess the necessary qualifications and experience.
• Manage the tutor pool, including scheduling, performance evaluation, and ongoing support.
• Provide training to tutors on curriculum, teaching methodologies, and company policies.
4. Team Collaboration and Others:
• Contribute to strategic partnership establishment with schools/ universities or other external bodies.
• Collaborate with other academic and administrative staff to ensure the smooth delivery of the tutoring services.
• Work with other teams and achieve team’s goals.
• Contribute to the development of educational content for marketing and communication purposes.
• Work with the wider operations team to provide personalised support and guidance to students, addressing their individual learning needs.
• Undertake/be responsible for any other related work/projects as required.
Requirements:
1. Degree or equivalent level qualification
2. Proven track record in assisting students to achieve their academic goals.
3. Proven track record in producing substantial A-A* students.
4. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in 11+/ GCSE/ A-Level tutoring.
5. A good understanding in 11+/ GCSE/ A-Level tutoring, market trends, particularly in the Manchester area.
6. Substantial experience in tutoring Asian students and handling Asian parents is preferable.
7. Experienced in course development and tutors management is preferable.
8. Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs, including occasional evenings or weekends, is required.
9. Ambitious and career driven. Highly motivated with the ability to drive success and achieve targets.
10. Able to both motivate the team of tutors, and also enhance the teaching quality.
11. Excellent written & verbal communication in English and Mandarin is preferable.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@xinlung.com.
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