Academic Administrator - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom - ALPADIA Language Schools SA

ALPADIA Language Schools SA

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Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Company Description

Alpadia Language Schools provides English, French and German summer courses for juniors across Europe.

Alpadia also offers all-year round adult schools in Montreux, Berlin, Freiburg and Lyon, teaching French and German.

Initially established in 1996, and now larger than ever,
our mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students, to inspire their future.

Job Description:

Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care.
Ensure the academic administration of the camp is well organised to ensure the smooth running of the camp and follows all Alpadia procedures and policies, working alongside the camp management team.
Assist the Academic Manager with lesson/CPD planning, materials preparation and classroom organisation.
Provide support to Teachers, including arranging resources and materials, photocopying and monitoring attendance and behaviour.
Administer student placement tests and assign students to their groups.
Represent ALPADIA at all times in the best possible way, being polite and friendly to the students, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Administer procedures/templates related to academic provision, including level changes record, timetables, staff substitution records, are completed promptly.
Liaise with internal (Customer Services team and Sales) and external stakeholders concerning student matters; responding to and resolving any questions, comments or concerns.
Ensure the academic department is fully stocked with resources by stock counting and liaising with the Academic Manager to order in more stock from suppliers.
Ensure Class Files, including registers, lesson materials, the syllabus and schemes of work, are kept up to date.
Administer endofcourse report certificates for all our students, including some tailored remarks communicated to the Camp Manager.
Manage camp facilities, equipment, IT equipment and supplies as necessary.
Take part and input in a daily Teacher's Meeting, minuting important points raised and discussed as appropriate.
Liaise with the Camp Management Team to resolve any instances of issues/questions/concerns raised by students, agents, parents or other stakeholders.
Maintain at all times proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare, highlighting any issues to the Camp Manager.
Additional administrative tasks and activities as given by the management team such as marketing uploads, completing daily reports, etc

Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills
Essential

Excellent IT skills

Essential
Excellent time management skills
Essential
Being flexible and adaptable to change
Essential
Excellent team work skills
Essential
Knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate clearly
Essential
Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
Experience of administration in an academic setting
Desirable

Additional Information

We offer you:

An hourly rate of £1
Role training and the opportunity to learn new skills
An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
An international working environment
Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression

Location of our course centre and dates of commitment:

Brighton: c

Miscellaneous:

This is not normally a residential position but exceptions can be made
All staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check (and provide overseas conduct certificates where applicable)