Academic Manager

Academic Manager 

EF Sliema Summer School is seeking an enthusiastic and confident leader to join our team as Academic Manager.

This is a year-round role, involving approximately 20% of a full-time workload between September and May, with hours scheduled flexibly. The role becomes full-time from June to August, during the summer school’s operating period. Our Summer School program welcomes students aged 10 to 16 from around the world.

As Academic Manager, you will oversee the successful delivery of the academic programme and ensure a consistently high-quality learning experience for our international students. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Summer Management Team to deliver an exceptional experience for our students and take overall responsibility for the academic programme.
• Line-manage three Academic Coordinators, providing guidance, support and regular feedback.
• Recruit, train and support the summer teaching team.
• Lead and support a team of more than 45 teachers, ensuring that lessons are delivered to consistently high standards.
• Conduct regular team meetings and one-to-one feedback sessions with teachers.
• Schedule classes, students and classrooms using the relevant computer systems.
• Carry out teacher observations and provide constructive feedback to support ongoing professional development.
• Organise and lead graduation ceremonies, including the coordination of all associated administrative requirements.
• Participate in the emergency duty rota.

Requirements

• A minimum TEFL qualification; CELTA is preferred.
• Availability to work approximately 20% between September and May and full-time from June to August.
• Strong leadership skills, with previous management or team-leading experience.
• Previous teaching experience, preferably in an international or multicultural setting.
• Confidence using administrative and scheduling systems.
• A strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service.
• A sociable, positive and engaging personality, with the ability to motivate and energise others.
• Fluency in English.
• The ability to provide a clear enhanced DBS check and two professional references.

• The right to work in Malta at the commencement of the contract.

Why You’ll Love Working with EF

• Work in a truly international and multicultural environment.
• Enhance your CV with experience at a world-renowned organisation.
• Take part in regular social events
• International Travel opportunities year round
• Work in an environment where staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to life.
• Benefit from a wealth of teaching resources and a comprehensive curriculum.
• Gain access to EF Hello language-learning resources.

In line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (directive (EU) 2023/970) and legal Notice 173 of 2026, the initial pay range for this role is € 8000 to 9400 gross per year, based on 20% work from September to May and 100% in June,July and August. 

If you are passionate about education and inspiring international students, we would love to hear from you.

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