Director of Studies – Wuhan
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Director of Studies in Training Centre – Wuhan, Central China
Salary: 19,000 – 22,000 RMB / month (base payment)
Location: Wuhan
Number of Positions: 1
School Background:
Wuhan is the real China. It’s a modern city that maintains its local character, despite its quick development and designation as a major transportation hub. Many foreigners are drawn to the city located in the centre of China and teachers are pleasantly surprised to find Wuhan is a great place to live.
This training centre in Wuhan is one of the most well established franchises with 7 schools located in the centre of the city. Each centre is modern and well equipped, boasting current technology, interactive whiteboards, full Wi-FI coverage, and bright, innovative classroom design. The schools use their own courses and materials, for teaching students aged 3 to adult as well as some corporate clients.
The school employs about 60 foreign teachers and provides ongoing support to ensure a comfortable, insightful life both in school and living in one of the most fascinating countries in the world.
Teachers are provided with continuous training and professional support, with opportunities for promotion to senior teacher or Director of Studies for those wishing to stay in the city for a longer period of time. However long you stay here, you can be sure to feel both challenged and well supported.
Role Information
The Director of Studies works alongside Sales and Service teams to ensure the academic integrity of language programmes run at the training centres and the development of their centre as a unit. This is done by the careful management and development of a teaching team and adherence to operational performance indicators such as production efficiency, staff and student retention and customer satisfaction.
Working Schedule
40 hours per week in agreement with Centre Director, inclusive of classroom teaching hours up to but not exceeding 15ACH, may occasionally require above 40 hours per week;
5 days per week during non-peak season and 6 days per week in peak season;
Onsite and offsite duties.
Job Report and Communication
The role will report to Centre Director and consults with:
Regional Production Manager/Academic Operations Manager.
Job Description
Communication;
Scheduling and Teacher Utility;
Continuous Professional Development;
Academic Administration;
EF Labs for Kids and Teens Support;
Facilities and Resources;
Classroom Teaching.
Communication
The DoS is required to have a full understanding of the needs of the different staff members working for the training centre and have a strong awareness of the customer requirements. The DoS needs to be an effective communicator skilled at influencing the team in the best interest of the training centre. Communication is subdivided into the following levels:
Academic team level
o Organize and lead regular academic team meetings and effectively communicate management decisions and company updates to teachers.
o Increase cultural appreciation for the different nationalities working within the team and awareness of the needs of the different departments operating within.
o Maintain effective communication between co-teachers.
o Develop and maintain an effective professional relationship with members of the academic team.
Centre Level
o Meet regularly with the CD and other supervisors to exchange all relevant information;
o Implement academic changes resulting from company developments and group decisions, in agreement with the CD;
o Work closely with the CD and other supervisors to ensure the effective inter-departmental co-operation.
o Pro-actively develop open channels of communication between academic team and other teams within the centre;
o Attend and lead weekly staff meeting in order to liaise with the sales, service team in case of student level change, complaints, student disciplinary matters, academic queries and course management duties;
o Deal with staff (teacher, CD, service and sales) concerns promptly and effectively, communicating needs to other managers/departments as necessary;
o Provide the CD and other supervisors with copies of the academic team meeting minutes.
Regional Level
o Consult with the Regional PM regarding the academic quality, concerns and projects in the centre;
o Pro-actively develop open channels of communication with other DoS’s in the region;
o Keep the training centre Regional office informed of, and seek approval for, changes regarding the centres academic program and systems;
o Share centre initiatives and best practice with other centres in the network;
o Share centre performance and plans with Regional PMs every month;
o Attend monthly DoS meeting;
o Attend annual DoS conference (requires travel).
Scheduling & Teacher Utility
Liaise with the CD to ensure the effective scheduling of classes, extra-curricular activities and events in accordance with the training centre Guidelines;
Understand how group size and utility affect the performance of the centre and assist the CD in scheduling teachers and classes in the best interest of the centre;
Maintain a balanced, fair, and transparent scheduling strategy that supports teacher development and retention;
Schedule the DoS and teachers the required number of academic classroom hours in accordance with the training centre Guidelines and maximise staff efficiency and effectiveness within the forty-hour working week in agreement with the CD;
Maintain and ensure the accuracy of the centre’s schedule in order to effectively communicate; class times, course management procedures, administrative and extra-curricular duties to all staff members in accordance with the training centre Guidelines;
Schedule and co-ordinate the placement testing of learners to ensure maximum teacher availability (In agreement with CD)
Substitute and arrange cover for classes in the best interest of the centre;
Ensure Life Clubs, Study Clubs and Parent Clubs are scheduled in accordance with the training centre Guidelines.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Taking an active role in personal assessment and development;
Train and induct teachers in operational procedures and the training centre company products through the facilitation of the Regional and Local Induction Programs;
Encourage, facilitate and participate in the professional development of teachers;
Observe each teacher on a regular basis according to the training centre guidelines;
Conduct teacher appraisals on set frequency following consultation with the CD and other supervisors;
Support the development of future academic managers through SMART delegation, coaching, and building of professional autonomy according to each teacher’s level of development and motivation;
Provide regular training to the sales, service and management team regarding the academic product and any updates or changes during the non-peak season;
Work with the CD, PM and teachers to maintain the academic quality of the centre;
Lead and / or arrange regular seminars and workshops in teacher development during the non-peak season;
Co-operate with the other DoS in the region to arrange and facilitate academic workshops;
Participate in all seminars offered by the Regional / National Support Team.
Academic Administration
Become familiar with the training centre company products and procedures;
Co-ordinate and implement all new operational procedures in a timely manner;
Organize and participate in promotional activities as directed by the CD and Regional Support Team;
Oversee the work, development and behaviour of students within the centre;
Maintain teacher personal files according to the training centre company requirements;
Be familiar with the training centre Contract, work manual and the OPAL system;
Manage the teacher holiday, sick leave and disciplinary action through the OPAL system;
Prepare the monthly payroll for the academic team for the approval of the CD;
Develop, maintain and enhance administrative systems in co-operation with the Regional PM;
Ensure the recording, sharing and filing of academic team meeting minutes;
Monitor and ensure the regular timely completion of all Teacher Roles in Odin (TRiO) administration;
Complete and send the monthly DoS report and required supporting documents to the Regional PM and CD;
Monitor and ensure an efficient filing system for all academic based course management procedure administration.
Labs for Kids and Teens & Support
Assist Labs for Kids and Teens in the testing and implementation of new products;
Pro-actively monitor the effectiveness of the products and provide appropriate feedback through established channels.
Facilities & Resources
Maintain wall displays in the centre and create an atmosphere conducive to learning in conjunction with and approval of the CD;
Train teachers in sensible resource management;
Train teachers in maintaining a presentable centre and well-organized teachers’ room;
Ensure Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) are in working order and well maintained;
Train teachers to send product and IT related NEMO;
Become familiar with and maintain the academic folder on the server;
Maintain an effective filing system for academic materials;
Manage and maintain an inventory of academic equipment belonging to the centre.
Classroom Teaching
Teach professional courses based on customer needs;
Provide lessons to the highest standards using a variety of motivating techniques;
Maintain awareness of new theories and methodology;
Always seek to develop and update skills.
Job Qualities, Skills and Qualifications
Preferred Qualities
Driven, proactive and ambitious;
Strong inter-personal skills;
Friendly, approachable, supportive and fair;
Committed to continuing professional development (self and staff);
Able to work under pressure and adapt to change;
Professional and of smart appearance;
Detail-oriented;
Strong communication skills;
Business and service minded;
Computer literate (Proficient in MS Office Package);
Evidence of committal to professional development;
Previous supervisory experience, preferably in an educational environment.
Essential Qualifications
College/University graduate;
A recognized TEFL qualification;
A minimum of 3 years EFL teaching experience;
Trinity CTESOL or Cambridge CELTA.
Preferable Qualifications
Diploma level EFL teaching qualification and/or Masters in TEFL or related subject;
Experienced in teaching all age groups offered at EF Kids (3-18 years old students);
Previous management experience in multicultural environments (preferably Asia/China).
Benefits Package
1500RMB quarterly bonus and 1500RMB monthly bonus based on performance;
3000RMB/month housing allowance and logistics support for finding an accommodation;
9000RMB flight allowance for a 12 month contract Airport pick up (transfer fee covered!) and Year-round logistics support from our experienced HR team;
Paid Z-visa, residence permit and sponsored foreign experts teaching license;
Paid initial onboarding and training * Ongoing Regional and In-centre CPD Paid entrance onto the Cambridge TKT;
Paid medical check and health insurance;
Paid Chinese tuition and ongoing Language Learning support 22 paid days holiday per year;
Paid monthly social and team-building events;
Referral schemes – 1000$ for each new teacher you refer to our recruiters;
Contract resign bonus of 5000RMB for 1 year contact and 15000RMB for 2 years contract (3 months ahead of the contract due date);
Promotion opportunities in our ever expanding franchise – those who want to develop, we create the opportunities to do so!
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