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Be a Director of Studies in Baotou

Full-time at Gold Star TEFL Recruitment in Baotou

EF English First
Baotou, Inner-Mongolia, P.R.China

Position: Director of Studies
Interviewing: Now

Summary
Are you looking for a Director of Studies position in a dynamic and exciting education environment? Can you lead a team of international teachers and ensure the highest possible academic standards for our students?

We are seeking a Director of Studies who can lead our modern school on to great things.


The Job
Essential qualities for this challenging position include strong people management skills and the ability to motivate and lead a team of international teachers. A proven track record in teacher training through workshops, class observations and one-on-one support are vital to this role.

The right candidate will be organized and logic in planning and implementation of new school initiatives. Excellent creativity and problem solving skills are also needed.

You will have a degree and credible TEFL qualification as well as a wide range of teaching experience, especially to young learners. You will be well versed in TEFL methodology and teaching techniques.

Baotou – The city
Baotou locates in the middle of Inner Mongolia. It neighbors Hohhot in the east, Bayannaoer city in the west, borders Mongolia in the north and is close to the Yellow River and Erdos city in the south. Known as ‘City of Deer’ the city has a profound history and abundant cultural relics. Human settlers moved there as early as six thousand years ago in the Neolithic Age. Visit the Mongolian yurts, drink a bowl of warm milk tea, and enjoy eating mutton with your hands, which are all indispensable ways to experience the Mongolian customs in Baotou.

With a population of 2.6 million, Baotou is a fascinating place with lots to see and do. Enjoy delicious food, stroll around the shops and experience the nightlife in cafes and bars. A truly unique experience.

The places of interest in Baotou are abundant and unique. There is the culture heritage, natural scenery, and the human landscape formed by the modern industry. The beautiful landscape of the grassland, the peculiar scenery of the Yellow River and the unique desert scene are the highlight in Baotou. Explore the desert on the back of a camel before sliding down the 100m high sand dunes.

For more information on the city of Baotou have a look at these sites:
• http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/inner_mongolia/baotou/
• http://www.chinahighlights.com/baotou/
• http://www.chinatouronline.com/china-travel/baotou/baotou-facts/baotou-history.html

Courses
Popular with teachers and students alike, the courses are aimed at a range of ages and abilities. The main focus is on young learners aged 7 to 14, although adult and business English classes are also offered. The class sizes are kept small, to an average of 8-12 students which allows for noticeable progress to be made and also makes classroom management that much easier.

Course books are accompanied by a wide range of supplementary materials - flashcards, posters, handouts, CD’s, videos, songs and in-class computer applications, all essential for teachers to deliver varied, engaging classes. Most of the schools have now installed interactive whiteboards which add an exciting new dimension to how you can teach.

Main Responsibilities

-Teacher training and development.
-Teacher management
-Teaching high quality lessons
-Scheduling and timetabling
-Administrative reports
-School development and operation
-Attending professional development seminars and DoS training sessions.

Compensation
--Competitive salary: 9,000RMB per month (negotiable depending on experience)
--Furnished accommodation near the school (not shared)
--Flight allowance: 9,000RMB
--Visa and local residential permits arranged
--Paid vacation: 15 working days plus all Chinese public holidays (usually 2 weeks per year)
--Comprehensive health insurance
--Professional development & support
--Further career opportunities

As a complete unit we have a united passion, clear direction and good fun.

Requirements
--Native or near-native English speaker
--University degree
--Credible teaching qualification
--At least 3 years of teaching experience and 1 year of management experience

How to apply
If you can guide an English language school on to bigger and better things, have a proven management history and good teacher training experience as well as all the other qualities needed in this demanding but varied and fulfilling role, do send us your CV with a brief covering letter and we can discuss things further. We would like to hear from you.


Contact Jim Althans at Teachers.Gold.Star@gmail.com



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