Academic Coordinator (English Language Programmes)

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We Are Hiring: Academic Coordinator (English Language Programmes)
Company: Standard Language Centre
Work Location: Ampang (HQ) & Megan Avenue 2 (Kuala Lumpur)
Salary: RM 3,000 – RM 4,000 / month (negotiable)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced English teaching professional and academic leader to serve as our Academic Coordinator for English Language Programmes. The ideal candidate will combine active teaching expertise with administrative leadership to oversee curriculum quality, support teaching staff, design assessments, and ensure our students achieve their learning goals.

About Us

Standard Language Centre is a dynamic and progressive educational institution in Malaysia specializing in quality, flexible, and affordable language training and cultural development programmes. Driven by our motto, "Non quantitas, sed qualitas" (Not quantity, but quality), we deliver high-impact language courses to thousands of students, professionals, and corporate clients across the nation.

We are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where innovation, collaboration, and excellence thrive, while creating a workplace where talent is nurtured and professional growth is encouraged.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery and quality standards of English language courses, ensuring alignment with global standards (CEFR, IELTS, General/Business English)
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, observing, and mentoring English teaching staff, offering feedback to enhance instructional quality
• Review, update, and manage teaching materials, coursebooks, and resources to maintain an engaging and up-to-date curriculum
• Conduct English placement tests, track student learning progression, provide academic counseling, and address student feedback
• Manage class timetables, teacher allocations, classroom usage, and substitute arrangements for teacher absences
• Coordinate the design, administration, grading, and recording of internal tests, examinations, and course certificates
• Coordinate closely with administrative and operational teams to align student intake, enrollment, and operational needs

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, TESL/TEFL, English Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, or a related field
• Valid teaching qualification required (CELTA, CertTESOL, TEFL or TESL with minimum 120 hours, or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of direct ESL/EFL teaching experience, ideally paired with experience in academic administration or course management
• Native or near-native command of spoken and written English to lead academic standards and mentor staff
• Spoken fluency in Mandarin is a strong advantage to effectively communicate with our primary demographic of PRC students and parents
• Strong understanding of language pedagogy, excellent organizational abilities, and cross-cultural communication skills