Assistant Director of Studies

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDIES ILSC Melbourne
AFTERNOON/EVENING PERMANENT FULLTIME
JOB DESCRIPTION MARCH 2025

Overview of role

ILSC Education Group is one of Australias largest and fastestgrowing language schools known for the quality rigour and variety of programs that are tailored to best meet international student needs and interests. The Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS) Afternoon/Evening plays a key role in supporting the academic management of the school ensuring highquality and transformative learning and teaching experiences for English language students and teachers. Reporting to the Director of Studies (DoS) and working closely with the Head Teachers the ADoS Afternoon/Evening assists in upholding the ILSC mission and core values ensuring quality and rigour in all aspects of academic operations and regulatory requirements.

The ADoS Afternoon/Evening is a key member of the national ELICOS Academic Team working closely with other Australian campus ADoSs to ensure the continued alignment development and overall success of their ILSC campus and of ILSC Education Group. The ADoS position requires constant collaboration with the DoS Head Teachers Teachers ELICOS Admin Teams and Student Services Team to maintain effective communication of ideas and decisions. The ADoS is calm empathetic and approachable with outstanding people skills and sound leadership skills. They will act as a leader within the academic team guiding Head Teachers on ILSC policies requirements and expectations supporting the DoS in academic operations empowering others to develop and achieve and inspiring progressive ideas and continuous improvement within the organisation.

The ADoS also works closely with the Academic Admin and Student Services Teams and alongside the DoS is instrumental in providing guidance and leadership in learning and teaching and academic operations. They will represent ILSC core values internally and externally participating actively in sector Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Communities of Practice (CoPs).

Job Duties

Under the guidance of the DoS and with the support of the Head Teachers the ADoS will have responsibility in the following areas:

Supporting and promoting the implementation of ILSC ethos values policies and procedures in learning & teaching and across academic operations
Supporting and guiding Head Teachers and assisting with the leadership and management of the academic team ensuring a collaborative supportive and professional ethos:
o Modelling and encouraging respectful clear regular and multidirectional communication
o Upholding managing and inspiring optimum staff performance facilitating both collaborative and autonomous continuous professional development
o Embracing diversity and staff contributions
o Nurturing and celebrating a respectful and collegiate culture
Assisting the DoS in teacher recruitment onboarding inductions and timetable scheduling
Guiding the Academic Team in the implementation and training of ILSCs Learning & Teaching Philosophy
Leading the Academic Team in the effective implementation of ILSC curriculum and assessment as per Global Curriculum Team guidance
Collaborating with the Student Services and Admin Teams on student matters including academic progress attendance classroom experience study plans and queries
Supporting student and stakeholder satisfaction including feedback and reviews
Assisting with the delivery of Session Meetings & Professional Development Workshops
Overseeing content and dissemination of weekly academic and operational notices
Coordinating Teacher classroom observations & peer observations in collaboration with the Head Teachers
Assisting with and carrying out Teacher Performance Reviews
Overseeing/Running Orientation Welcome Events Placement Tests and liaising with ELICOS Admin Team as required
Supporting Head Teachers in Teacher relief and classroom changes as needed
Overseeing learning spaces and resources in conjunction with Head Teachers Resource Coordinators and IT Team
Assisting DoS with liaising with and supporting other departments within ILSC Education Group in mutual support of the school functions including but not exclusively ELICOS Admin Team Advisors Registrars Accommodation and Sales
Supporting the DoS with maintaining regulatory compliance on campus through a sound understanding of sector and workplace requirements
Keeping up to date with industry trends and sector shifts and innovations
Actively engaging in the broader ELT profession representing and promoting ILSC and implementing learnings internally
Teach ELICOS classes (up to 25 hours; teaching load to vary based on operational needs)
Other related duties or projects as determined by the Campus Director of Studies or National Director

Key Selection Criteria
Education and Experience

Recognised Bachelor degree
Trinity CertTESOL Cambridge CELTA or Cert IV TESOL (or equivalent)
DELTA IDLTM MTESOL (or equivalent) (desirable)
Minimum five years teaching experience in quality English language institutions
Sound understanding of compliance and quality assurance frameworks in the Australian international education sector
Excellent leadership communication and problemsolving skills
Ability to mentor and support Teachers in their continuous professional development
Experience with student support curriculum development and assessment practices

Skills and Attributes

Passionate about English language teaching and international education
Keen interest in developing and empowering others through a sound leadership philosophy
Ability to take initiative and provide calm leadership in problemsolving under pressure
Preparedness to escalate issues and suggest solutions as required
Agile approach to industry conditions and evolving academic operations
Exemplary communication and mentoring skills
Highlevel organisational administrative and computer skills including MS Office and SMSs
Outstanding interpersonal and networking skills
Excellent work ethic
Efficient and effective decisionmaking skills
Current Working with Children Check (as per state requirements)
Full Australian work rights
First Aid Certificate and Emergency Response preparedness (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 lifechanging educational experiences in Canada Australia and India some of the worlds most attractive and popular Englishspeaking 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 lifechanging 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 topquality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of oncampus 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 peoples 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 ILSCs Accessibility policy ILSC is committed to providing a barrierfree environment. Accommodations are available on request.

Required Experience:

Director