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DIRECTOR OF STUDIES
Job Goal: To establish and manage the academic management system
so as to provide leadership and ensure the satisfaction of the
programme shareholders.
Director of Studies (DoS) plays a senior role of the company,
and sits in the Cambridge A-Level Programme Management Committee
(CMC). He/she will line manage the Academic Quality Manager (AQM)
and CPs(Center Principals) to achieve excellent teaching quality
in all centres; as well as assume the following responsibilities
in various areas:
4 Oversees development and implementation of long term plans for
curriculum as well as instructional evaluation and improvement.
4 Oversees the quality programme, to ensure the highest standard
and quality for teaching.
4 Develops specific administrative procedures and programmes for
academic management so as to implement the company policy.
4 Develops a performance evaluation system for teaching staff
and takes necessary remedial actions with errant teachers.
4 Works closely with the HR director, to ensure the hiring of
qualified and competent teaching staff; establishes systematic
performance evaluation of teaching staff and takes necessary
remedial actions with teaching staff whose performance is judged
to be unsatisfactory.
4 Recommends appropriate disciplinary actions or termination of
employment contract for the company to take action with errant
teaching staff.
4 Advises HR and Operations Directors, to enhance a systematic
teaching staff salary/benefits package, contractual details and
employee relations.
4 Advises Operations Director, to enhance a high standard for
communication and administrative support in the centre.
4 Establishes and maintains liaison with other shareholders of
the programme, external examination bodies, colleges and
universities, and the hosting schools.
Qualifications
4 An advanced degree with emphasis in education and leadership
4 Previous experience of large scale school leadership in an
international setting
4 Training and experience with GCE A Level
4 Dynamic, creative thinking with the ability to make decisions
that reflect the best interests for all concerned parties
4 Ability to solve problems with determination, creativity and
in good-humour.
4 Good team-building skills and able to inspire confidence and
trust
4 Excellent communication skills as a speaker and writer
To apply for the Position of Director of Studies:
Interested applicants are encouraged to email their application
to Ms Monica Sheng
([email protected]) as requested below
(Please do not send any information other than what has been
specifically requested):
4 A letter of application (no longer than two pages) to stating
one��s strengths as well as interest as a candidate for this
position.
4 A current CV
4 Filled
Application Form (Please
click for download)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates for the position of Director of Studies
should send in their applications at the earliest possible time;
though no later than 15th February 2009. The application
reviewing and interviewing process will begin as soon as
applications are received until an outstanding candidate is
selected. For this reason, it is recommended that interested
applicants should apply as soon as possible.
Centre Principal
The following statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended
to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and
responsibilities required of the position.
I. SUMMARY Under the general guidance of the Centre Director,
and the Cambridge A-Level Programme Management Committee (CMC) ,
the Centre Principal directs the academic operations of the
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Centre administered
by the host school and Dipont Education Management Group , and
provides professional guidance and leadership to the programmes
as appropriate. The CP also undertakes teaching of his/her
specialised A-level subject up to 18 teaching hours a week. .
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific
1. Teaches up to 18 teaching hours per week according to CIE
subject specifications.
2. Supervision of academic personnel, which includes discussion
and monitoring of teachers�� teaching plan, work allocation,
training, and problem resolution.
3. Evaluates teacher performance through periodic classroom
observations and makes recommendations for teacher development.
4. Prepares students thoroughly for CIE examinations ; ensuring
that students experience ��mock�� examinations once per semester
and practice answering questions under examination conditions at
regular intervals throughout the academic year for each subject.
5. Ensures ��student progress reports�� and ��student feedback
forms�� are completed as specified in Dipont��s ��Handbook for
Student and Teacher Evaluation��.
6. Examinations Officer of Centre with responsibility to ensure
the proper conduct of examinations in line with CIE regulations
and guidelines. Designated ��key-holder�� of Centre as defined in
CIE regulations and guidelines.
7. Work closely with counselors, advises students regarding
their applications to western universities (UCAS procedures -
advice regarding completion of form, students personal
statements, provision of student references etc)
8. Organises and participates in meetings with parents
9. Assists in organising and participates in ��Open Days for
prospective students and parents.
10. Take part in host school events when necessary
General
1. Provides supportive leadership to motivate academic staff and
students to achieve peak productivity and performance, and
interacts and collaborates with students, parents and host
school to build an academic environment that maximises student
learning and academic performance,
2. Create a stable, smooth-functioning educational organisation
by establishing and maintaining an environment of mutual trust
and respect.
3. Provides advice and support in development of curriculum.
4. Assists with the development and implementation of policies
and procedures to ensure efficient and safe operation of the
centre . Offers suggestions concerning the administrative and
daily operations of the Centre.
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A-LEVEL SUBJECT TEACHER
The following statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended
to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and
responsibilities required of the position.
I. SUMMARY
To undertake teaching of the teacher��s specialized subject,
according to CIE subject specifications, as well as contributing
to Centre activities and course development. The subject teacher
will act as a personal tutor to groups of students, liaise with
parents and undertake further in-service training as appropriate
or required to do so by the Centre Principal.
II DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teaches up to 26 teaching periods per week to A level
students according to CIE subject specifications
2. Provides Centre Principal with outline of teaching plan and
schemes of work regularly for the academic year.
3. Sets and marks ��mock�� examinations once per semester, and
ensures that students practice answering questions under
examination conditions at regular intervals throughout the
academic year.
4. Writes monthly student reports as specified in Dipont��s
��Handbook for Student and Teacher Evaluation��.
5. Acts as personal tutor to a group of students as assigned by
the Centre Principal.
6. Participates in meetings with parents. .
7. Participates in ��Open Days�� for prospective students and
parents.
8. Examination invigilation.
9. Responsible for advising Centre Principal regarding own
specialised subject resources required for students to optimize
learning experience.
10. Conduct Extra-curricular activities, as agreed upon with
Centre Principal .Other duties assigned to enhance the learning
experience of the students and smooth functioning of the Centre.
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