Further opportunities with Aston
Aston Offers many opportunities for those wishing to move from full-time teaching posts into training or managerial positions. People with Aston teaching experience are eligible to apply for a multitude of positions within the company. Typically, teachers move into Assistant Manager or Teacher Trainer positions to make full use of the skills they have developed as teachers. Following on from a successful period as an Assistant Manager or Teacher Trainer opens up further possibilities such as Deputy City Director, Deputy Regional Director, Recruitment Officer, Master Trainer, Education, Training and Development Manager and more.
Current management-level positions with Aston English Schools:
- ASSISTANT MANAGER
There are currently no Assistant Manager positions available for March 2010.
An Assistant Manager's duties include supervising foreign teachers, observing classes, conducting teacher workshops, conducting placement interviews for students (both children and adults), improving teaching resources, developing curricula, teaching, and doing ongoing marketing and sales promotions on behalf of the school.
If you are interested in an Assistant Manager role with Aston, please contact Justin Hartery at
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- RECRUITMENT OFFICER, Dalian Head Office, Starting May 2010 - applicants under contract may apply on the understanding their school will need to give permission for the transfer.
Working out of Aston Head Office in Dalian and reporting directly to the Recruitment Manager, you will have a chance to work in a challenging environment.
Your duties will include:
*Recruiting teachers to work in Aston
*Maintaining and updating the recruitment database
*Updating the Aston recruiting website
*Finding new channels to market Aston as a place to work
*Co-operating with other organizations to find teachers
*Writing and implementing recruitment training for managers
We are looking for a good communicator who can work on their own initiative to further develop the Recruiting Department. The ideal candidate will:
*Have excellent communication skills (written, Internet, telephone, face to face)
*Be fluent in the MS Office suite (including MS Access)
*Be confident in using the Internet and updating our website
*Have a university degree
*Have 1 year Aston management experience or other relevant educational work experience
*Have experience of different Aston locations
*Some spoken Chinese skills
Strong applicants who don’t meet all of the above requirements will also be considered. To request an information pack, please contact Grace Cui at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- TEACHER/PRESENTER, Aston Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam Aston has a very exciting position open for a teacher to start in November or December this year. The school has managed to successfully arrange its own TV show which features live action with puppets, presenters, and clips from the Aston DVD series which they plan to run four times per month for the indefinite future; and they are now looking for a teacher/presenter.
A successful applicant for this post would be teaching on a 15 hour contract and receiving further payment for the hours relating to the production of the TV show where they would be playing host. The ideal candidate would be both suitable for a teaching position and have the following characteristics for the show: Basic acting ability, singing ability (for preference), charisma and enthusiasm, commitment, and a telegenic appearance. They may also have the opportunity to assist in the writing of the scripts, so experience in this field would be an added strength.
For more up-to-date information on the contracts, teaching, schools etc. in Vietnam, please contact Phil Andrews This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
- CORPORATE TRAINER, Oxford Associates, Beijing and Shanghai
If you are looking to further your career in China, would like exposure to large multinational companies, or would simply like the opportunity to live in Beijing or Shanghai, Oxford Associates could be an excellent option for you.
Our trainers come from a variety of career backgrounds but share a common passion for training and a keen understanding of how to achieve training goals. Classes are generally held on-site on weekday afternoons and evenings, although times vary depending on the client’s needs.
We are currently looking for motivated introductory level trainers from within the Aston Educational Group who possess a high degree of professionalism. We offer a competitive salary, a paid training program with a certificate, a supportive and creative work environment, and opportunities for career advancement in sales, academics, and management.
Oxford Associates supports, empowers, and rewards dedicated employees as we aim to improve our own staff in order to provide the highest quality training available.
Requirements: All trainers must be TEFL certified and will complete the Oxford Associates Corporate Training Course (CTC). Interested applicants should provide a letter of recommendation from their current Aston School Manager along with their resume.
For more information, or to apply, please contact Christopher Brantley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
- PART-TIME CORPORATE TRAINERS, Oxford Associates, Zhuhai and Nanjing
Oxford Associates has part-time, short-term positions available for trainers already in these cities.
- One-on-one ESL training to high level corporate staff
- A total of 48 hours, paid at 150 RMB per hour
- Experience in adult education and business a plus
For more information, please contact Jason Hicks at
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- VOLUNTEER, The Library Project, Various Locations
The Library Project donates books and libraries to under-financed schools and orphanages in the developing world. We believe education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. As we see it, education is change.
Our volunteers are a huge reason for our success. Thanks to their dedication, passion, and commitment, we are able to offer gifts of books to thousands of children while keeping our overhead low. We're always looking for new volunteers!
As a volunteer, there are many different ways you can help The Library Project provide books and libraries to children in schools and orphanages in Vietnam and China. If you are interested in participating in any of our volunteer opportunities, please visit http://www.library-project.org/volunteer.html.
The Library Project was recently featured in the US edition of "China Daily" follow this link to read the full article. http://www.library-project.org/pressreleases/012.html.