ELICOS Head Teacher

Role : ELICOS Head Teacher (Morning / Afternoon or Evening) Reports to : Director of Studies Melbourne Location : Melbourne Description 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. Head Teachers (HT) play a key role in the school and 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 Director of Studies (DoS) taking guidance from the Assistant Director of Studies Afternoon / Evening (ADoS) as appropriate 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 DoS ADoS Teachers ELICOS Admin Teams 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 guiding teachers on ILSC curriculum policies requirements and expectations supporting the DoS and ADoS in academic operations. The HT works closely with teachers daily and is instrumental in supporting best practice in learning and 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 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Communities of Practice (CoPs). Job Duties Teach ELICOS classes (up to 25 hours; teaching load to vary based on operational needs) Collaborate with the DoS ADoS and national ILSC Head Teacher Team for effective Teacher support and continuous teacher and student success insert job duties Other duties as assigned Support DoS and ADoS in academic operations such as Teacher scheduling and professional development Contribute to Session Meetings & Professional Development Workshops Ensure Teachers are upholding ILSC Policies & Procedures Assist with new Teacher recruitment Run new Teacher inductions Train and guide Teachers in ILSC Curriculum and Assessment documents and practices Train and guide Teachers in ILSC systems and EdTech software and practices Support and mentor Teachers as needed Undertake Teacher classroom observations peer observations and team teaching as needed Liaise with and support Coordinators as needed Coordinate Teacher relief and classroom changes Run Orientation Welcome Event and Placement Tests and liaise with ELICOS Admin Team as required Monitor class attendance and lesson plan administration Conduct student assessments as required Assist with weekly student notices Assist DoS and ADoS with special workshop organisation 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 DoS and ADoS Essential Qualifications, Skills and Attributes Passionate about English language teaching and international education Agile approach to industry conditions and evolving academic operations Flexible and willing to trial new courses Strong communication and mentoring skills Excellent people and coordinating skills Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team Ability to problem-solve under pressure or escape 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 and Emergency Response preparedness (desirable) Education and Experience Required Recognised Bachelor 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 Contact Information : While we thank all applicants only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. About ELS ILSC & Greystone College 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 Ireland and India some of the worlds most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver BC Canada ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world in Vancouver Toronto and Montréal Canada; New Delhi India; and Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Perth Australia; and Dublin Ireland; as well as two online language schools ILSC HELLO and ILSC 2025 ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane. In early 2022 ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational 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 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. ELS ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact HR at . Employment Type: Full-Time Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr