Academic Coordinator – Language School

Established in 2008, Language Campus is a market leader in teaching languages in the Canary Islands.

We pride ourselves on being a rapidly-growing company with a proven track record of success in the educational services sector.

We seek a CELTA / TEFL/ TESOL qualified Academic Coordinator to work in our schools located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The successful applicant will have a positive attitude and team spirit, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, excellent communication skills, written and oral (Spanish and English), in day-to-day dealings with staff, and students.

Be a flexible and an independent worker, able to use his or her own initiative and to prioritize tasks operating to tight deadlines.

The academic coordination tasks include:

·         Overseeing the appropriate implementation of the Language Campus Methodology

·         Overseeing placement of students in appropriate level

·         Assisting teaching staff in planning their courses and providing guidance/ training when necessary

·         Providing tutorial services for students on occasions when they have missed their classes or need additional explanation

·         Providing confidential assistance and advice to students and/or staff regarding academy related issues

·         Promoting and facilitating a task-based approach to teaching and learning

·         Ensuring that fellow teachers are provided with necessary guidance and materials to carry out aforementioned duties including

giving them an induction, taking part in their ongoing development, training and on-the-job coaching

·         Observing lessons according to previously agreed criteria and providing constructive feedback

·         Developing and writing evaluation materials

·         Teaching different classes depending on needs.