About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Language Training Center Manager to spearhead the establishment and growth of a Language Training Centre in Dar-es-Salaam. This is a high-impact leadership role for a professional with deep experience in language centre management, coordination, or programme leadership, a proven ability to consistently attract students/education marketing, drive enrolment and expand market reach. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the centre’s identity, establishing long-term excellence and positioning it as a leader in language education.

Key Responsibilities

1. Centre Establishment & Strategic Leadership

• Lead the establishment and launch of the Language Centre, including design and roll out of training programmes, operational systems and academic strategy.
• Develop long-term plans for growth, sustainability and competitive positioning.
• Introduce innovative programmes that meet diverse learner needs and market demand.

2. Academic Design & Quality Assurance

• Develop & oversee high-quality curricula aligned with CEFR and international high-quality standards.
• Maintain high academic standards through teacher supervision, training and quality monitoring.
• Promote modern teaching methods, digital learning and blended learning models.

3. Operational & Administrative Management

• Oversee daily operations, budgeting, scheduling, reporting and compliance.
• Implement efficient workflows, monitoring systems and student support mechanisms.
• Use data-driven approaches to enhance the student experience and operational efficiency.

4. Student Recruitment, Enrolments Growth & Market Influence

• This role requires a proven ability to consistently attract new students and maintain steady enrolment with success based on the first enrolment batch. Responsibilities include:
• Design and implement dynamic enrolment strategies for continuous student intake.
• Leverage professional networks, community relationships and industry influence to attract learners.
• Establish partnerships with schools, companies, embassies, NGOs and institutions to secure ongoing student pipelines.
• Lead outreach campaigns, promotional activities and public engagement initiatives.
• Represent the centre at education fairs, conferences and media platforms to enhance visibility and credibility.

5. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Recruit, manage and mentor instructors and administrative staff.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, innovation and accountability.
• Conduct staff development programmes and internal capacity-building initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Linguistics, Education, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as OSD/telc, DELE, CELTA, TESOL, TEFL, DELTA, or equivalent would be an added advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years in language centre management, coordination, or programme leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently enlist students, increase enrolment and grow institutional visibility.
• Experience managing and ensuring academic excellence, developing curricula and success.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong planning and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and public presentation skills.
• Proficiency with digital learning tools and modern educational technologies.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Personal Attributes

• Highly influential with a strong professional presence.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and growth-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Organized, reliable and ethical.
• Passionate about language education and learner success.

• Lead the establishment and launch of the Language Centre, including design and roll out of training programmes, operational systems and academic strategy.
• Develop long-term plans for growth, sustainability and competitive positioning.
• Introduce innovative programmes that meet diverse learner needs and market demand.
• Develop & oversee high-quality curricula aligned with CEFR and international high-quality standards.
• Maintain high academic standards through teacher supervision, training and quality monitoring.
• Promote modern teaching methods, digital learning and blended learning models.
• Oversee daily operations, budgeting, scheduling, reporting and compliance.
• Implement efficient workflows, monitoring systems and student support mechanisms.
• Use data-driven approaches to enhance the student experience and operational efficiency.
• Design and implement dynamic enrolment strategies for continuous student intake.
• Leverage professional networks, community relationships and industry influence to attract learners.
• Establish partnerships with schools, companies, embassies, NGOs and institutions to secure ongoing student pipelines.
• Lead outreach campaigns, promotional activities and public engagement initiatives.
• Represent the centre at education fairs, conferences and media platforms to enhance visibility and credibility.
• Recruit, manage and mentor instructors and administrative staff.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, innovation and accountability.
• Conduct staff development programmes and internal capacity-building initiatives.

• Strategic thinking with strong planning and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and public presentation skills.
• Proficiency with digital learning tools and modern educational technologies.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Linguistics, Education, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as OSD/telc, DELE, CELTA, TESOL, TEFL, DELTA, or equivalent would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years in language centre management, coordination, or programme leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently enlist students, increase enrolment and grow institutional visibility.
• Experience managing and ensuring academic excellence, developing curricula and success.