Academic Support Manager

Academic Support Manager

Reference number: JR256788

Location: Dublin

Working pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until April 2027

Number of roles: 1

Salary: €34,000 per annum

We are looking for an Academic Support Manager for Kaplan International Languages in Dublin to support the Director of Studies with the day-to-day management of the academic department, deliver high-quality English language teaching, oversee academic administration, and help ensure an outstanding student experience.

This will be suitable for someone who has EFL teaching experience, including exam preparation and/or business English, strong administrative skills, and the ability to build rapport with international students while supporting and motivating colleagues.

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What you’ll bring to the role

In this role, you will:

• Work alongside the Director of Studies to support the teaching team and the overall running of the school.

• Deliver well-planned, engaging, and successful lessons in line with Kaplan’s Global Curriculum and KIL Teaching Standards (up to 6 hours per week)

• Assist with academic administration: Attendance, Records of Work, Testing, Student Progress Reports, and any other administrative processes that support the smooth running of the academic department. 

• Contribute to the development of teaching materials.

• Lead and participate in the CPD programme.

• Manage the academic department in the DoS’s absence

 What you’ll bring to the role:

• Ability to teach creatively and effectively, achieve results and inspire students to learn.

• Experience in teaching all levels as well as exam preparation and/or business classes. 

• Ability to relate to, build rapport and motivate colleagues and international students. 

• Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as a member of a team. 

• Excellent communication skills.

• Excellent IT skills and experience in using IWBs in the classroom. 

• Experience in administration work (preferably in an ELT environment) 

What we do

The Kaplan Languages Group is part of the Kaplan Inc, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. Established in 1938 by Stanley Kaplan, we operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses.  Kaplan Language Group (KLG) is a leader in the educational travel sector, helping thousands of customers to realise their dreams of travelling abroad to improve their language skills. For more information on the businesses in the Kaplan Languages Group, please visit Kaplan International Languages, ESL Educationand Alpadia Language Schools

As part of Kaplan Inc., KIL is proud to share in the Kaplan tradition of academic excellence, standing alongside other established education institutions like Kaplan Financial, Kaplan International Pathways, Kaplan Test Prep and Kaplan Professional. Kaplan Inc., which is owned by Graham Holdings, is one of the world’s largest providers of education and training. It has an 80-year history of expanding access to academic opportunity and global revenues of more than US$2 billion. We are proud to have recently welcomed ESL Education and Alpadia Language Schools into the Kaplan International Group.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

  
  

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on Thursday 16th July 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support  

If you require support completing your application please email the Recruitment Team [email protected].

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments 

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.  

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme.  Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.