The Module Leader for English is responsible for the effective planning, delivery, assessment, academic leadership, coordination, quality assurance of all English language instruction and continuous improvement all academic programs within at Atta Academy. This role involves academic leadership, ensuring the module aligns with Academy standards, learning outcomes, supervising English instructors, ensuring consistent curriculum delivery (particularly the Top Notch system), upholding high teaching standards across all English levels and student needs. The Module Leader collaborates with Atta Academy to supports students, monitors academic quality, and ensures timely feedback and grading. Additionally, they play a key role in curriculum development, enhancement activities, and contribute to academic research and innovation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Module Leader (ML) performs a range of academic, administrative, and leadership duties to ensure the effective design, delivery, and continuous improvement of English language programs at the Academy. The ML is expected to fulfil, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Academic Leadership and Module Oversight
- Lead and coordinate all English language classes across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
- Supervise the structured implementation of the Top Notch curriculum, ensuring consistent instructional quality across all levels.
- Develop and maintain the module content, structure, and learning outcomes in line with institutional goals and academic standards.
- Organize and oversee the delivery of lessons, seminars, and workshops, including personal delivery of a minimum of two full-time classes per day, and covering additional classes when necessary.
- teach a minimum of two full-time classes and shall be available to cover additional classes as needed to maintain academic continuity and quality.
- Teaching Staff Supervision and Support
- Support English instructors in lesson planning, assessment design, and classroom management.
- Conduct regular classroom observations, offering constructive feedback to improve teaching practices.
- Coordinate level placement testing, student diagnostics, and ongoing progress evaluations.
- Lead academic and departmental meetings to monitor progress, share effective strategies, and resolve instructional or logistical challenges.
- Assist in the onboarding, orientation, and mentorship of newly hired English instructors.
- Ensure ongoing professional development of the English teaching team through workshops, training, and peer-learning initiatives.
- oversee and support smaller departments or classes within the Academy and participate in other academic or administrative activities as assigned.
- Assessment and Quality Assurance
- Design and review formative and summative assessments to ensure fairness, transparency, and alignment with learning outcomes.
- Monitor student performance and engagement, and contribute to internal reviews, audits, and quality assurance procedures.
- Analyze student feedback and academic outcomes to identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements accordingly.
- Curriculum and Resource Management
- Review and update English language teaching materials to ensure relevance to learner needs.
- Ensure that all educational content and digital resources (e.g., materials uploaded to LMS platforms) are accurate, accessible, and up to date.
- Reporting and Compliance
- Provide regular reports to the Academic Manager or Director concerning student outcomes, instructional performance, and departmental effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, academic ethics, and any relevant national educational standards or regulations.
- Safety, Wellbeing, and Conduct
- Actively promote the safety, wellbeing, and positive engagement of students, instructors, and staff.
- Ensure a secure and respectful learning environment and report any concerns or incidents as per Academy policies.
- Risk Management and Crisis Response
- Develop contingency plans for teaching continuity during emergencies (e.g., teacher absences, civil unrest, health crises).
- Participate in Academy-wide safety drills or training relevant to academic areas.
- Policy Development and Review
- Contribute to the development or revision of internal academic policies, including code of conduct, attendance, or grading guidelines.
- Ensure departmental practices are regularly reviewed and aligned with updated institutional or national academic policies.
- Digital Learning and Innovation
- Encourage and implement the use of digital tools (e.g., Google Classroom, Zoom, LMS platforms) to support blended or remote learning.
- Pilot innovative teaching techniques, such as flipped classrooms or project-based learning, and train staff in their use.
- Monitoring and Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness
- Develop and use tools to measure teaching effectiveness and student satisfaction.
- Maintain up-to-date teaching portfolios for all instructors as part of performance reviews.
- plan and execution of student, teacher, and other relevant events or activities that contribute to the progress, development, and overall improvement of the Academy.
- Student Engagement and Retention
- Develop strategies to improve student motivation, attendance, and retention.
- Organize student-focused initiatives such as academic competitions, English clubs, or debate forums to enhance engagement.
- Collaboration with Other Departments
- Work collaboratively with other departments (e.g., Administration, IT, HR) to ensure smooth academic operations and address cross-functional challenges.
- Participate in multidisciplinary planning where English language training supports other departmental programs.
- External Relations and Representation
- Represent the English Department or Academy at education fairs, conferences, and external events.
- Liaise with local or international partners for academic collaborations, teacher exchange programs, or resource sharing.
- Strategic Planning and Development
- Contribute to the strategic planning of the English Department in line with the Academy’s long-term vision and educational goals.
- Identify and propose new modules, certifications, or short courses to enhance the Academy’s academic offerings and competitiveness.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Carry out any other lawful tasks or responsibilities assigned by Academy officials in line with the role and purpose of the position.