1. POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Academic Leader is responsible for supporting the quality and consistency of teaching and learning at MFS Kindergarten, following the school's existing Cambridge-based academic framework. 

The role combines classroom teaching, academic coordination, and direct support for the foreign teaching team. 

2. CLASSROOM TEACHING 

• Take primary teaching responsibility for the 3–4-year-old class during the morning programme. 

• Prepare and deliver age-appropriate lessons in line with the school's existing curriculum. 

• Monitor children's learning and development through daily classroom practice. 

• Maintain a positive, engaging, and well-managed learning environment. 

3. ACADEMIC SUPERVISION & TEACHER SUPPORT 

• Review and provide feedback on foreign teachers' weekly lesson plans. 

• Conduct classroom observations and provide practical feedback to improve teaching quality. 

• Support foreign teachers with lesson delivery, classroom management, and teaching methods. 

• Monitor the consistency of curriculum implementation across classes. 

• Coordinate and assign academic tasks to foreign teachers when required. 

4. ACADEMIC COORDINATION & DEVELOPMENT 

• Hold weekly meetings with foreign teachers to discuss teaching progress, classroom matters, and areas for improvement. 

• Work with teaching assistants and relevant school staff when academic coordination is needed. 

• Suggest and develop supplementary learning activities and teaching resources within the existing curriculum. 

• Identify areas for improvement in teaching and learning practices. 

5. SCHOOL EVENTS & ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTION 

• Contribute academic ideas and learning activities for school events, including Back to School, Graduation, and themed events. 

• Coordinate foreign teachers' academic responsibilities during event preparation and implementation. 

• Work with the Operations team to ensure academic activities are delivered effectively. 

Event logistics and operational arrangements are handled by the Operations team. 

6. PARENT COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT 

• Provide academic information and consultation to parents regarding the school's learning programme and teaching approach. 

• Support parent reception, communication, and engagement when required. 

• Coordinate with relevant staff to ensure a positive parent experience. 

7. TEACHER EVALUATION & RECRUITMENT SUPPORT 

• Provide professional feedback on foreign teachers' performance. 

• Prepare academic evaluation reports twice per academic year: 

• End of February – Mid-year Review 

• End of June – Final Review 

• Participate in foreign teacher interviews and provide academic recommendations when required. 

8. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Academic Leader focuses primarily on teaching and academic responsibilities. The position does not independently manage school operations, administration, marketing, admissions, or event logistics. 

Final decisions regarding recruitment and school management remain with the Management Board.