Job Description

Are you passionate about teaching and developing others?

Do you have experience in academic leadership and managing high-performing teams?



Would you like the opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment, alongside a knowledgeable, ambitious, and supportive team, in one of the most exciting cities in the world?



If this excites you, then this could be the opportunity for you.

EC Dubai

, our newest school which proudly opened its doors in 2025, is looking for an Academic Manager to lead and manage all aspects of the academic department. This is a unique opportunity to be part of building something from the ground up, shaping the academic culture, driving innovation, and delivering an exceptional, student-centered learning experience from day one.



As the Academic Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality academic delivery, while fostering continuous development among our teaching team in a fresh, forward-thinking environment.

About EC English Language Centres:

EC offers superior English language program in the top English-speaking destinations around the world, together with French in Montreal. Our world-class facilities and an outstanding team have allowed us to evolve into a globally recognised and trusted brand. Our vision is to help students from all over the world succeed in a global community.





Our team is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to have created an environment that will nurture your talent, explore your ideas and recognise your achievements. Whatever your passion, we're here to help develop your potential. We're committed to our team's training and development and prefer to offer exciting opportunities to talent within EC.

When you join our team as the Academic Manager, you will:

Assist the Centre Director with the overall management and leadership of the centre and to meet the centre's key performance indicators. Build a highly engaged, high performing and customer focused teaching team with an appropriate range of expertise, through efficient recruitment procedures, robust induction and inspiring leadership. Ensure that all the academic requirements as stipulated by the regulatory bodies as best practice are implemented and maintained in the school. Organise student assessment, needs analysis and student academic induction on first day. Develop the academic and teaching team through developmental observation, personalised development plans, team and individual training to achieve high performance and meet the teaching standards of the organisation. Ensure that the academic progress and needs of the students are being met, by actively seeking feedback, investigating and solving any problems, counselling students on learning needs and maintaining a balance between company policy and student benefit in decision?making. Depending on student volumes, you may be required to teach a 15-hour week.

To be a good Academic Manager, you will be:

Educated to DELTA or Diploma level in EFL (Cambridge, Trinity or equivalent). Alternatively, CELTA or Cert. TESOL (or equivalent), with the intention of completing a level 7 qualification in EFL within the first 2 years of employment. You will also have experience of English Language teaching at all levels and administration. You will have strong leadership skills and experience managing a team of teachers. You will have the ability to prioritise and delegate effectively, while balancing many different needs including those of the school, students, and teachers. You will be analytical and organised while being approachable and flexible. You will be able to think on your feet and deal with problems as they arise. Planning and preparation is fundamental to this role. You will be able to anticipate busy times of the year and ensure you have recruited the right people at the right time. The most important thing is that you will be dealing with people so you are a team player and know how to get the best out of people. Your team expects you to be visible and engaging, so you are able to build rapport by implementing strong communication skills. The position requires dedication and flexibility. You will be able to wear many hats and be comfortable working with budgets one minute, covering for a sick teacher the next, while the next leading a CPD session with the team.

We

look forward to receiving your application! V

isa sponsorship and support are available for both local and international applicants.

Equality and Diversity:

Equality and diversity are at the heart of everything we do. Our learning opportunities are open to everyone, regardless of their background and circumstances, and we apply the same standards to the staff we employ.

Safer Recruitment Process:

At EC we welcome students of all ages and backgrounds into our schools. It is imperative that we follow safer recruitment procedures to ensure we safeguard our students. All staff in contact with students will be required to:


Provide 2 references that we can follow up on. All gaps in CVs must be satisfactorily explained. Proof of identity and address, qualifications and right to work will be required. * Reference requests will specifically ask if there is any reason that you should not be employed to work with children under the age of 18.