ACADEMIC MANAGER

BlueSky Education Pte Ltd; Santo Niño 1st; Hybrid; PHP 4,412,000 - 5,882,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end performance-based bonus

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Flexible working arrangement: 1 day Wf

Employee share scheme eligibility

Job summary

BlueSky Education is seeking a Singapore-based Academic Manager to lead the academic design, quality and delivery of its programmes in Singapore. You will work with international teams, Sales, Operations, teachers, contractors and education partners to ensure academically engaging and well-organised delivery at a consistently high standard.

Responsibilities include developing curricula, recruiting and assessing staff, coordinating programme arrangements, and ensuring alignment with the company’s

Qualifications

• Native English speaker with good communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Teaching experience with young learners, including non-native speakers.
• Minimum of eight years' teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update curricula for Singapore, China, Japan and Korea.
• Recruit, assess and manage teachers and academic contractors.
• Coordinate programme arrangements and staff preparation.
• Ensure teaching delivery meets BlueSky Education standards.
• Collaborate with Operations and Camp Managers for smooth delivery.
• Provide academic guidance to staff and partners.
• Organise student testing, placement and induction.
• Develop timetables and allocate counsellors and teaching staff.
• Manage teaching resources and learning platforms.
• Conduct lesson observations and give feedback.
• Teach classes when required to meet demand.

Skills

Native English speaker

Communication skills

Leadership

Organization

Time management

Project coordination

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Moodle

Job description

About the role

BlueSky Education is seeking a Singapore-based Academic Manager to lead the academic design, quality and delivery of BlueSky Education's programmes in Singapore. Working closely with international teams, Sales, Operations, teachers, contractors and education partners, the Academic Manager will ensure that programmes are academically engaging, well organised and delivered to a consistently high standard.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

1. Overall Academic Management

• Develop new curriculum and continuously update, and upgrade existing programmes (including Singapore, China, Japan and Korea).
• Recruit, assess and manage teachers, guest speakers and academic contractors.
• Coordinate academic programme arrangements, including teacher and contractor briefings, training and preparation.
• Ensure curriculum and teaching delivery are effective, engaging and aligned with BlueSky Education's required standards.
• Collaborate closely with Operations Managers and Camp Managers to support the smooth and effective running of programmes.
• Provide academic guidance and support to accompanying teachers, school staff and programme personnel when required.
• Work with teachers to organise student testing, placement and induction where required.
• Develop timetables and allocate counsellors and teaching staff according to class levels and programme requirements.
• Manage academic materials, teaching resources and learning platforms effectively.
• Conduct lesson observations, provide constructive feedback and contribute to end-of-course staff appraisals.
• Teach classes when required to meet operational and programme demands.

2. Business Development & Client Support

• Build relationships with international schools and education partners to identify potential educational tour and in-school programme opportunities.
• Support the Sales team in client meetings where academic or programme design expertise is required.
• Collaborate with Sales to design and tailor programmes that meet client objectives and student needs.
• Host and support ad-hoc client familiarisation (FAM) trips in Singapore in collaboration with Operations Managers.
• Contribute academic insights and programme expertise to proposals, presentations and client discussions.

KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Native or native-level English speaker.
• Bachelor's degree holder.
• Demonstrable teaching experience with young learners, particularly non-native English speakers.
• Minimum of eight years' teaching experience.

Desirable

• Previous experience as an Academic Manager, Academic Director or similar role in an international school or English language school.
• Young Learners teaching qualification.
• Experience in educational management within a summer camp, residential programme or study-tour environment.
• ESL teaching qualification such as CELTA, TEFL/TESOL or equivalent.
• Experience preparing students for examinations, particularly Cambridge or IB programmes, and/or administering examinations.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure in a fast-paced international environment.
• Strong administrative and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning management systems, including Moodle.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to academic quality and student experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multicultural and cross-functional teams.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Committed to delivering consistently high standards of work.
• Able to build strong rapport with students, teachers, schools, clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates respect for equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity.
• Positive, adaptable and committed to continuous personal and professional development.
• Demonstrates a proactive, solutions-oriented and 'can-do' approach.
• Passionate about education and creating meaningful learning experiences for young people.

About us

Established in 2016, BlueSky Education is a premier educational tour operator and global education services provider operating across 13 countries and destinations worldwide, with a strong presence across Asia-Pacific, the United Kingdom and the United States. Our destinations include Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, China, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia (Bali), Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom and the United States. Website: https://bluesky-education.com/

Each year, BlueSky Education welcomes approximately 5,000 international students from around the world to our destinations for academically focused study tours and educational programmes. We integrate 21st-century skills into our learning journeys, helping students develop the knowledge, confidence and capabilities they need for the future.

Our online and in-person short courses include programmes such as Sustainable Future, Startup & Innovation, and Public Speaking & Leadership, designed to develop skills ranging from environmental stewardship and entrepreneurship to communication and leadership.

In Singapore, we work with established public and international schools and deliver residential study-tour programmes hosted at prestigious institutions including the Hwa Chong International Boarding School and ACS and local universities.

Our goal is for every student to leave BlueSky with stronger English and communication skills, greater confidence and practical life skills that remain valuable long after the programme ends.

Benefits

• Year-end performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage.
• Flexible working arrangement, including one day working from home per week.
• Eligibility to participate in the company's employee share scheme, subject to applicable company terms and eligibility requirements.