Academic Manager

Academic Coordinator

Location: HCMC, Vietnam
Contract Type: Full time, initial 1 year contract
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

The Academic Coordinator supports the Academic Management Board in the planning, coordination, and oversight of academic programmes across assigned grade levels and subject areas. The role involves ensuring curriculum quality, alignment, and effective implementation throughout the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Academic Management Board in planning, coordinating, and overseeing academic programmes.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of curriculum documents, ensuring alignment with curriculum partners.

• Monitor curriculum implementation, collect feedback, and identify areas for improvement in teaching and learning practices.

• Provide guidance and academic support to ensure high-quality lesson planning, delivery, and assessment.

• Participate in the development and quality control of academic materials, including curriculum frameworks, schemes of work, teaching guides, and assessment resources.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of professional development programmes for teaching and academic staff.

• Collaborate with the Assessment and Digital Learning teams to ensure alignment between curriculum objectives, assessment strategies, and digital learning initiatives.

• Conduct regular classroom observations to maintain academic quality standards.

• Perform other academic and administrative duties as assigned by the Board of Directors or Academic Management Board.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; a postgraduate qualification (e.g., PGCE, MA in Education, MA in Linguistics, or equivalent) is preferred.

• Minimum of five years’ experience in academic management, curriculum coordination, or a related role within international or bilingual education.

• Native English speaker from the U.S., Canada, Ireland, U.K., South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand.

• Proven understanding of curriculum design, implementation, and quality assurance processes.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Experience supporting or managing teachers in a multicultural academic environment.

• Familiarity with international education systems (e.g., Edexcel, Cambridge, or CEFR-aligned programmes).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated diligence, flexibility, open-mindedness, cultural sensitivity, and patience.

• Must pass a clear background check.