Director of Studies needed for Ujung Pandang, Indonesia

  Director of Studies position off the beaten track !   Lead a small, friendly and motivated team in a great location for a real living and working experience! About Makassar (aka Ujung Pandang)… …a vibrant port city with a population of 2 million and growing, a long maritime trade history, a diverse ethnic mix and the gateway to Eastern Indonesia. Sufficiently “off the beaten track” to feel it an adventure and encounter traditional culture. Yet, also developed enough to find all your modern facilities.  About Sulawesi… …an eccentrically shaped island containing countless spectacular scenic areas for unforgettable vacations, with both sea and mountain sports available. The pleasant mountain resort of Malino, the picturesque beach community of Tanjung Bira and the famous Torajalands are all within easy reach. And Bali/Lombok, Surabaya and Manado are only an hour’s flight away. About EF Makassar… …a school of around 350 students, with facilities (including CALL) and a team of around 8 native speaker teachers running general English courses for young learners, teenagers and adults. We are heavily guided by communicative, interactive and student-centered teaching approaches. Ex pat staff coordinate themselves in a friendly egalitarian manner, lending a closely-knit team feel to the every-day running.  …an emphasis is put on high standards for our students and on teacher support and development, with regular staff programs and workshops. We are a close and supportive team and also have the back-up of the large (EF) English First organization. DoS requirements … ·        A reputable TEFL cert (if not DELTA), a degree and at least 2 years’ teaching experience.·        Some experience in a management or leadership role preferred. ·        The confidence and ability to provide on going teacher development in the form of inducting new teachers, giving workshops, teacher observations and feedback. ·        Experience of Southeast Asia or of living in a developing country is a big advantage. Failing this, an evident level of cultural adaptability, patience and good humour are required to face the challenges of life in a developing country a long way from home. In addition to a competitive monthly Rupiah salary *, our benefits package includes … ·        an end of contract bonus of one month’s salary.·        a substantial portion of the cost of getting here subsidized.·        free accommodation in a furnished teacher house, or a monthly housing allowance on top of salary.·        free and extensive local health insurance cover.·        15 working days of the 12 month contract as paid holiday, in addition to all Indonesian public holidays and at least one week each for both Christmas and Lebaran.·        a full one year working visa, with all other legal and fiscal formalities also handled by us.      * details given during application process Local immigration and manpower regulations stipulate that only teachers of UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand nationalities are eligible for working visas as English Language instructors.  For more information please send cover letter and CV to efmakassar@gmail.com  Please do not send photos or certificate scans at this stage.