September 17, 2024

ILSC Education Group

Brisbane

OTHER & FULL TIME

ELICOS Head Teacher - Afternoon/ Evening

ELICOS HEAD TEACHER – EVENING [PERMANENT FULL-TIME]
JOB DESCRIPTION [JAN 2024]

Overview of role
ILSC Education Group is one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing language schools, known for the quality, rigour and variety of programs that are tailored to best meet international student needs and interests. The Evening Head Teachers (HT) play a key role in the school, and together with the Morning and Afternoon Head Teachers, are responsible for ensuring the ILSC mission of a transformative learning environment for students and staff at ILSC is consistently upheld by supporting and mentoring ILSC Teachers in their day-to-day roles and responsibilities.

The HT is a key member of the National ELICOS Academic Team, reporting to the Do S, and working closely with other Australian campus HTs to ensure the continued alignment, development, and overall success of their ILSC campus and of ILSC Education Group. The HT position requires constant collaboration with the Do S, Teachers, and Student Services Team, to maintain effective communication of ideas and decisions. The HT is energetic, empathetic, approachable, and has strong people skills. They will act as a mentor within the academic team, guide teachers on ILSC policies, requirements, and expectations, support the Do S in academic operations, and inspire progressive ideas and continuous improvement within the organisation.

The HT works closely with teachers on a daily basis, and is instrumental in supporting best practice in teaching, assessment, administration, and continuous professional development. The HT is responsible for modelling and mentoring teachers in classroom management, and ensuring effective teacher induction, training, and development for all ILSC ELICOS teachers. They will represent ILSC core values internally and externally, participating actively in sector Communities of Practice and Special Interest Groups.

Job Duties
The Head Teacher duties and responsibilities will vary according to teaching load, and include but are not limited to the following:

Teach ELICOS classes (teaching load to vary based on operational needs)
Collaborate with Director of Studies and National ELICOS Head Teacher Team for effective teacher support and continuous teacher success
Support Do S in academic operations such as teacher scheduling and professional development
Coordinate teacher relief and classroom changes
Train and guide Teachers in ILSC Curriculum and Assessment documents and practices
Train and guide Teachers in ILSC LMS and Ed Tech software and practices
Run Orientation, Welcome Event, Placement Tests and liaise with ELICOS Admin Team
Oversee campus and teacher needs as required
Oversee e Learning and classroom resources as required, in conjunction with Resource Coordinators
Conduct student assessments as required
Contribute to Session meetings & Professional Development workshops
Plan weekly student notices
Assist with new teacher recruitment
Run new teacher inductions
Maintain and update ILSC Teacher Guide as required
Coordinate new teacher classroom observations & peer observations
Support Trinity Cert TESOL Program, including assisting with recruitment and follow up of Teaching Practice students, and other Trinity-related tasks as required
Participate in and represent ILSC at external SIGs and Co Ps
Stay attuned to sector support and opportunities available to teachers and students
Other related duties or projects as determined by the campus Director of Studies

Key Selection Criteria
Education and Experience

Recognised Bachelor’s degree
Trinity Cert TESOL, Cambridge CELTA, or Cert IV TESOL (or equivalent)
Minimum three years’ teaching experience in quality English language institutions
Excellent understanding of TESOL methodology, programs, and assessment practices
Experience with online learning management systems and multimodal delivery
Demonstrated focus on continuous personal and team professional development

Skills, and Attributes

Passionate about English language teaching and international education
Agile approach to industry conditions
Flexible and willing to trial new courses
Strong communication and mentoring skills
Excellent people and coordination skills
Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
Ability to problem-solve under pressure or escalate as required
Excellent organisational, administrative and computer skills, including MS Office
Solid interpersonal and networking skills
Excellent work ethic
Current Working with Children Check (as per state requirements)
Full Australian work rights
First Aid Certificate (desirable)

About ILSC EDUCATION GROUP
A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations.
In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Education Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs.
Our Core Values
PASSION To enrich & transform people’s lives
INNOVATION To evolve through creativity & diversity
RESPECT To treat everyone with compassion & dignity
COLLABORATION To build community & achieve more together
INTEGRITY To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do
In accordance with ILSC’s Accessibility policy, ILSC is committed to providing a barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request