ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
Asian Institute of Media and Communication Bangladesh (AIMC), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Job Type
• Provide professional leadership and management of the subject in order to secure high quality teaching, the
effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students
• Model and promote best practice in the teaching and learning in the subject
• Establish, evaluate and develop the academic aims and standards of the Maths, English, and Science
curriculum and assessment
• Take overall responsibility for Lower School curriculum leadership
• Lead on pedagogical initiatives and approaches
• Keep up to date with changes and initiatives in education
• Lead on pupil progress and tracking systems in core subject areas
• Assist the Head of Lower School in establishing and maintaining a vibrant and thriving school
• Ensure that quality educational programmes take place in a safe, positive and healthy learning environment
About the Role
Overall Responsibilities:
● Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress
● Actively support the values, vision, ethos, culture and policies of the institute
● Inspire and motivate students, teachers and other institute employees
● Comply with the professional duties of the AIMC Bangladesh staff Code of Conduct
● Contribute to a institute culture which is positive, purposeful and professional
● Engage positively in the institute Appraisal process and performance management arrangements
● Are committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of students and young people
Leading Teaching, Learning and Assessment
● Set a model of excellence in classroom practice
● Liaise with colleagues across institute to ensure smooth transition of pupils between year groups/phases with regards to curriculum provision
● Identify ways students can achieve ‘Mastery’ and support teachers in delivering this
● Work with the AIMC Bangladesh to use pupil progress data to identify key groups needing support or
extension
● Liaise with AIMC Bangladesh Academic Head to ensure the subject is well resourced and manage the purchase and organisation of resources
● Undertake a yearly cycle of self-evaluation and improvement planning on the delivery of the curriculum
● Track student progress, monitor standards of learning and teaching in order to set realistic academic targets for pupils
● Seek opportunities for inter-institute collaboration and moderation
Requirements
Education, training and qualifications:
Appropriate degree, with Media, communication, film, theatre & relevent subjects, or teaching assistant experiences
Working knowledge of the Media and Communication Subjects
Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development
Experience of curriculum leadership
Knowledge and experience:
Minimum two years’ teaching experience
Be aware and up to date in all relevant safeguarding polices and practice
Knowledge and experience of how to use of ICT effectively in promoting student learning
Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
Previous experience or knowledge of working with students for whom English is not their first language
Respect for all members of a institute community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
Passionate about teaching and a strong commitment to holistic education
The ability to inspire students through a genuine passion for learning and a desire to lead them towards outstanding academic outcomes
A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
Highly motivated, ambitious and collaborative
Demonstrate empathy, humility and genuinely care about children, taking the time to listen and motivate them
Education is an ever-changing service and all staff are expected to participate constructively in institute activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the line manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the line manager and member of staff, and will be reviewed annually during the appraisal process, and will be varied in the light of the business needs of the institute.
About the Company
The Asian Institute of Media and Communication Bangladesh (AIMC) is established on the eagerness of new media, virtual reality, convergence communications and quality education support to different universities, institutes, training centers and professionals. We offer short courses, professional trainings, workshops, and dialogs on Communication, Film, TV, Photography, New Media, convergence communications, development trainings and AVSEC trainings. Educations, Research, Practice, Network and Publication are our key area to mobilize social changes.