ELICOS Head Teacher

ELICOS HEAD TEACHER PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Overview of role

ILSC Education Group is one of Australias 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 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.

TheHT is a key member of the National ELICOS Academic Team reporting to the DoS 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 HT position requires constant collaboration with the DoS 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 DoS 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 DoS 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 EdTech software and practices
Run Orientation Welcome Event Placement Tests and liaise with ELICOS Admin Team
Oversee campus and teacher needs as required
Oversee eLearning 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 CertTESOL 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 CoPs
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 Bachelors degree
Trinity CertTESOL 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 ILSCEDUCATION 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 worlds 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

PASSIONTo enrich & transform peoples lives

INNOVATIONTo evolve through creativity & diversity

RESPECTTo treat everyone with compassion & dignity

COLLABORATIONTo build community & achieve more together

INTEGRITYTo act responsibly & ethically in everything we do

In accordance with ILSCs Accessibility policy ILSC is committed to providing a barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request

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