Academic Management 2 Positions Available at ILA Vietnam

Academic Manager – Danang

The Academic Manager will manage ILA Danang, located in beautiful Danang city. Located on the 2nd floor of a modern office building, this centre has seventeen classrooms and a fully equipped computer lab for students and resource and support centre for teachers. The centre offers programmes for young learners, adults and corporate clients as well as some exams classes.

Scope

The Academic Manager is responsible for the day to day management and development of teachers on all teaching programmes as well as teaching responsibilities. The main focus is teacher management and quality control. Support and training is provided by the Senior Academic Manager.

The teaching load of the AM is expected to be about half a full schedule, 10-12 hours per week as well as scheduled level testing.

The ILA Adult programmes in Danang has approximately 80 part-time students. The Young Learner Department has approximately 270 part-time students. The centre currently has around 9 teachers.

Academic Manager – HCM2

The Academic Manager will manage ILA HCM2, located on Cong Hoa in Tan Binh District. Located on the 2nd floor of a modern office building, this centre has eighteen classrooms and a fully equipped computer lab for students and resource and support centre for teachers. The centre offers programmes for young learners, adults and corporate clients as well as some exams classes.

Scope

The Academic Manager is responsible for the day to day management and development of teachers on all teaching programmes as well as teaching responsibilities. The main focus is teacher management and quality control. Support and training is provided by the Senior Academic Manager.

The ILA Adult programmes at HCM2 has approximately 235 part-time students and about 30 corporate students. The Young Learner Department has approximately 970 part-time students. The centre currently has around 25 teachers.

Deadline for applications: 13th February 2009
Position start date; 30th March 2009

Responsibilities

• Teacher scheduling
• Induction of new teachers
• Teacher observations / appraisals / quality control
• Teacher development / support
• Testing and assessment
• Placement testing
• Teaching and substitute teaching
• Other academic and administrative duties as requested

Requirements

• DELTA / Masters in TESOL or equivalent – (part completion may be considered)
• 3 years’ teaching experience (including experience with young learners)
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• A great deal of energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience working within reputable language teaching organizations
• Experience as an Academic Manager / Director of Studies is desirable but not essential as training and support will be provided.

Remuneration and Benefits

ILA Vietnam offers a highly competitive financial and benefits package which is based on qualifications and experience as well as the responsibility of the position.

There are 4 salary scales, ranging from $33,600 to $45,900 usd gross per annum.

Highlights of the Financial Package

• Visa and work permits organised and paid for by ILA
• Relocation allowance
• Paid holidays (approximately 30 days per annum)
• Contract completion payment
• Contract re-signing allowance

Other Benefits

• World-class facilities and teaching resources
• Dedicated academic management team support and on-going professional development
• Opportunities to get involved in ILA's charitable network
• Option to transfer between our training centres and to progress into senior positions
• Free Vietnamese language lessons
• Great social network including quarterly and annual social events, paid by the school

1 or 2 year contracts available.

Training

Initial training and on-going support will provided by the Senior Academic Manager in HCMC as well as an initial period in Danang.

Applications

Please forward the following to Jake Heinrich, Senior Academic Manager, ILA Vietnam, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Full CV, dated and with references
• Copy of passport page with details and photograph
• Cover letter explaining how his/her qualifications and experience relate to the above
criteria and reasons for applying for the position