Academic Manager

**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.

2.The key tasks include but are not limited to:
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.

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.

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.

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 any other related work/projects as required.

Recruitment & training, student progress.

**Requirements**:

- Degree or equivalent level qualification
- Proven track record in assisting students to achieve their academic goals.
- Proven track record in producing substantial A-A* students.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in 11+/ GCSE/ A-Level tutoring.
- A good understanding in 11+/ GCSE/ A-Level tutoring, market trends, particularly in the Manchester area.
- Substantial experience in tutoring Asian students and handling Asian parents is preferrable.
- Experienced in course development and tutors management is preferrable.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs, including occasional evenings or weekends, is required.
- Ambitious and career driven. Highly motivated with the ability to drive success and achieve targets.
- Able to both motivate the team of tutors, and also enhance the teaching quality.
- Excellent written & verbal communication in English and Mandarin is preferrable.

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