Lingoda GmbH is hiring a
Head of Teaching

Summary

Lingoda is looking for a Head of Teaching based in Berlin or remotely within the EU/UK with regular visits to Berlin. The role involves managing teacher resources, developing data-driven strategies, motivating and training teachers, leading a team, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate should have strong educational experience, leadership skills, analytical mindset, and fluency in English and German.

Requirements

• Strong educational experience, preferably leading an online or offline language learning school
• Strong experience in successfully managing teachers to deliver demonstrable quality at scale, including teacher recruitment, training, retention, observation, scheduling, and continuous improvement
• Analytical mindset and forecasting skills to work with the data team in managing teacher resources and preventing shortages
• Strong leadership & management skills that motivate teams and win respect
• An entrepreneurial mindset, capable of making things happen and making decisions within a strategic framework working towards agreed OKRs/ KPIs
• A hands-on approach with attention to detail
• Confident and decisive, supporting decisions and gaining support with insight and analyses
• Basic understanding of labour law in regards to teacher workforce
• Experienced C2 level in German; fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Lead the Teacher Management and Teacher Experience teams to evolve and deliver the Lingoda Teacher value proposition
• Ensure student satisfaction scores and pass rates are maintained and improved over time
• Manage teacher supply to fulfil all classes, covering both B2C language teachers and specialised teachers for B2B Health initiatives
• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to monitor and manage teacher performance, supply and demand
• Motivate, train and support our teachers to create a successful working partnership with Lingoda
• Implement strategies to continuously measure and improve teacher performance with the goal of delivering a high quality in-class experience for students
• Provide a supportive and high quality environment for teachers to thrive and perform
• Be the voice of the teacher, representing this important group throughout the organisation

Benefits

• Approachable leaders and transparent communication - every voice counts at Lingoda!
• Company events and colleagues who are always happy to socialise + budgets towards team building events!
• An inclusive environment with great team spirit and passion for languages
• A well-structured and exciting onboarding process to set you up for success!
• The possibility to work remotely from your home or in the office located in the heart of Berlin
• Free access to our language classes
• Mental Health programs
• Corporate benefits & pension funds
• 28 vacation days per year
• Free snacks & drinks at the office
• The modern hardware necessary for your work (n/a for freelancers)
• Flexible working hours