Academic Manager

Job Title: 11+ Academic (Tutoring) Manager

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

Working Hours: 9am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: £32,000 – 35,000 per annum depending on experience

Overall purpose of the Job:

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.

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.
• 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.

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experiences:

• 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+ tutoring.
• A good understanding in 11+ tutoring, market trends, particularly in the Manchester area.
• Substantial experience in tutoring Asian students or handling or Asian parents or experienced in course development and tutors management are preferable.
• 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 preferable.
• The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@xinlung.com.