Head of Department – French

HOD – French Department.

1. Core Purpose

To lead the French department by maintaining academic excellence, ensuring students are satisfied with their progress, and managing a motivated team of trainers.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership:
• Develop and update French curriculum and lesson plans.
• Align teaching materials with global standards like DELF, DALF, and TEF.
• Observe classes and mentor trainers to keep teaching quality high.
• Trainer Management:
• Lead the hiring and technical interview process for new French trainers.
• Manage trainer schedules and workloads to ensure efficiency.
• Conduct training workshops to help trainers improve their skills.
• Student Success:
• Monitor student progress and resolve any trainer-related issues.
• Manage "irregular" or inactive students to keep them engaged in their studies.
• Operations & Coordination:
• Work with the Sales and Operations teams to plan for new batches and trainer needs.
• Submit weekly and monthly reports on department performance.
• Validate trainer invoices and maintain accurate data records.

3. Requirements

• Education: Graduate or Post-Graduate degree in French, Linguistics, or Education.
• Certifications: High-level international proficiency credentials (e.g., DELF B2/C1/C2).
• Experience: 4–6 years of French teaching experience, with 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Skills: Comfortable using Google Sheets/Excel, Zoom/Teams, and Learning Management Systems (LMS)