Academic Director

About the Role:

ITEC is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and innovative Academic Director to lead the development of its AngloBridge Academy, a weekend and holiday programme designed to complement the UK curriculum for international and bilingual students in Moscow. This is a key role with responsibility for driving the commercial growth of the programme and is ideal for a senior teacher or middle leader with UK curriculum experience, strong team leadership skills, and a passion for student-centred learning.

For more information on the Programme, visit the website https://anglobridgeacademy.itecgroup.ru/.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership & Curriculum Development:

• Design, review and enhance the academic structure and curriculum of the Project, aligned with UK standards, education trends and best practice and adapted to the needs of our learners.
• Develop engaging thematic units and termly projects that link subject learning with creative and real-world outcomes.
• Plan and oversee “Theme Days” that enrich the educational experience and promote cross-curricular links.
• Devise special event days, such as open days and graduation ceremonies.

Staff Leadership & Management:

• Line manage the teaching team, including onboarding, professional development, and performance management.
• Foster a positive, collaborative staff culture focused on innovation, student progress, and professional excellence.
• Provide regular mentoring and coaching to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.

Student Admissions & Placement:

• Lead academic interviews and assessments for prospective students, ensuring appropriate placement according to ability and learning needs.
• Support the Admissions Team by advising on class groupings and personalised learning plans where required.
• Monitor student progress and advise on additional support or extension opportunities.

Quality Assurance & Reporting:

• Establish systems for monitoring teaching quality and student outcomes including regular assessments and end of year tests.
• Conduct lesson observations, learning walks, and reviews of planning and assessment.
• Produce academic reports for parents.

Candidate Profile:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree + PGCE (or equivalent teaching qualification)
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in UK or British international schools
• Experience in curriculum development and team leadership
• Ability to inspire and manage a diverse teaching team
• Strong understanding of the UK National Curriculum and assessment practices
• Creative and strategic thinker with excellent communication skills
• Knowledge and experience of delivering co-curricular programmes
• Comfortable working in a bilingual, multicultural environment

Desirable:

• Experience working in international or supplementary schools
• Understanding of EAL pedagogy

Working pattern:

• The role requires weekend work during the delivery of the programme.
• It is a full time, office based role with holiday to be taken out of term time.