In-house Teacher Trainer

Company Description

Language Link Vietnam, a part of the Language Link International Group, was one of the first foreign education institutions to deliver English courses in Vietnam. Founded in 1996, Language Link Vietnam has steadily evolved into a major education system committed to teaching academic English in Vietnam over the last two decades. Language Link Vietnam includes four business lines: Language Link Academic, the language school chain; Schools Link, the program for public schools; Corporate Link, the business training center; and Language Link Du hc, the overseas study center.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: competitive & commensurate with experience
• Paid Vietnamese public holidays
• Paid Annual Leave and National Day of your home country: 15.5 days
• Paid Sick Leave: 03 days
• Full In-Patient, Out-Patient, Evacuation and Repatriation Medical Insurance
• Visa and Work Permit sponsorship fully provided and paid for(except for document authentication)
• Monthly telephone and petrol allowance
• End of contract bonus
• Performance-linked pay increases possible if renewing contract
• Direct deposit for payroll on the last working day each month
• Professional and career development pathways toward additional roles at Schools Link

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as an In-house Teacher Trainer located in Hanoi. As an In-house Teacher Trainer at Language Link Vietnam, you will be responsible for delivering training programs to teachers, conducting observations and providing feedback, developing and updating training materials, and supporting the professional development of the teaching staff. You will also collaborate with the Academic Management team and contribute to the overall improvement of the teaching quality and standards at Language Link Vietnam.

Liaise with Schools Link Director and Academic Manager (AM) to:

• conduct a comprehensive Training Need Analysis (TNA) for the whole system;
• develop and implement training and coaching management System, Plans (for different training targeted groups, including training needs analysis/ evaluation methods, assessment and follow up);
• to set teaching standards based on international best.

Develop ESL teaching programs/ curriculums when required.

Develop training program, manual and materials.

Provide a train the trainer program to key academic staff and regional head teachers (RHT) to enable them to train and coach, run professional development workshops and other professional development activities for teachers and teaching assistants at partner schools.

Provide direct training programs, workshops to teachers before and during the school year.

Prepare and deliver workshops for local Vietnamese teachers of English or teaching assistant teams.

Train RHTs and other academic management team members to accurately observe lessons and provide supportive and constructive feedback.

Be involved in the development, implementation and revision of effective assessment measures for all levels.

Advise the SL Director, AM, and other academic management team members on curriculum development to design courses that are both effective for student learning and workable in the local context.

Be involved in workshops for parents, schools, Hanoi Department of Education and Training (DOET) or MOET.

Design and develop CEFR-style tests, IELTS-style tests and others.

Be in involved in developing projects if required.

Select appropriate materials for our primary and secondary programs.

Confer regularly in meetings to discuss issues and offer possible solutions.

Liaise with other academic management team members and Teaching Assistant management team in organizing workshops.

Provide cover if required.

Teach your own classes if required

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or ESL training is preferable
• A CELTA (or equivalent) teaching certificate with teaching practicum
• A teacher training qualification or status from a recognized organization (for example: Cambridge Train the Trainer, Cambridge CELTA or DELTA tutor, Trinity TESOL tutor), or a postgraduate degree or qualification focusing on teacher training
• At least 3 years of experience in academic training and management
• At least 3 years of experience in teaching young learners (preferably in public schools)
• Strong knowledge of English language teaching methodologies and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support to teachers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environment
• Proficiency in using technology and digital tools for teaching and training purposes