Pathways Coordinator (6 Month Contract)

Pathways Coordinator Full-time 6-month contract Sydney, NSW 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. ILSC Programs include General English, English for Academic Purposes, IELTS Preparation, Cambridge Preparation, and a variety of engaging Elective classes.

As full-time teachers, Pathways Coordinators play a crucial role in enhancing ILSC's Academic Pathways Program, contributing to the academic success of our pathway students, and strengthening the ILSC community by engaging ILSC students in their English language studies, ensuring best practice in L&T methodologies, classroom management, assessment, and use of educational technology; being a successful mediator between a descriptive curriculum and student goals and needs; supporting student academic progress and student satisfaction; ensuring academic integrity at all times; working collaboratively and constructively within the teaching and broader teams; completing all administrative and reporting tasks as required; and adhering to relevant ILSC Policies and Procedures.

In addition to their teaching, Pathways Coordinators fulfill extra duties to further support ILSC students and staff, including monitoring the academic progress of pathways students and offering appropriate academic advice, as well as liaising effectively with various departments within ILSC plus external stakeholders.

Pathways Coordinators will represent ILSC's core values internally and externally, upholding a collaborative and supportive staffroom ethos, and participating actively in sector Communities of Practice and Special Interest Groups.

Pathways Coordinators are supported by the ILSC Head Teachers and the campus Director of Studies and report to the National Pathways Coordinator. Pathways Coordinators are engaged under the terms of The National Employment Standards (NES) and the Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020.

Job Duties

The Pathways Coordinator duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following tasks:

Collaborate with Pathways Coordinators and academic staff across all national campuses

Organise, promote and run Pathway OrientationsReview pathway student progress and attendance and follow up as required

Provide ongoing academic advising and support to pathway students

Assist teachers with any queries regarding pathway students

Promote the Pathways Program to current and future students

Advise students on higher education and pathway options, and assist them to plan study programsAssess student levels and estimate study durations

Represent ILSC to agents, marketers, pathway partners and other institutions as required

Run internal pathway seminars for students and organise partner school toursComplete all pathways-related administrative tasks

Prepare content for social media on pathway events, student testimonials, etc.

Contribute to graduation ceremonies and slides to highlight successful pathway graduates

Seek out ways to continually improve the Pathways Program and the way we support students

Connect with industry colleagues beyond ILSC to identify trends and best practice in pathways programsThe Teacher duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following tasks:

Teach a variety of multimodal (face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid) ELICOS classes (teaching roster and total weekly hours to vary based on operational need)

Work collaboratively with ILSC Head Teachers and other ILSC Teachers

Prepare and upload clear lesson plans prior to each lesson

Perform periodical analyses of student goals and needs against set learning outcomes

Embrace a principled communicative methodological approach

Engage students in their learning through a student-centred teaching philosophy

Enhance classroom learning and teaching by implementing new resources and technologies

Provide students with regular formative feedback including writing tasks and summative academic

progress reports in accordance with ILSC guidelines

Be alert to and escalate student welfare concerns as appropriate

Complete all teaching-related admin accurately and within required deadlines

Attend and actively participate in Session Meetings & Professional Development Sessions

Actively contribute to ILSC's positive learning ethos and inclusive, collegiate staffroom culture

Commit to reflective practice (self/peer observations, engaging with ELT literature and trends)

Participate in and represent ILSC in SIGs and CoPs

Other related duties or projects as determined by the campus Director of Studies

Key Selection Criteria Education and Experience Recognised Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)Cambridge CELTA or Cert IV TESOL (or equivalent)

Excellent understanding of TESOL methodology, programs, and assessment practices

Experience with online learning management systems and multimodal delivery

Demonstrated focus on continuous professional development (English Australia CPD Framework and NEAS CPD Points highly regarded)

Skills and Attributes Passionate about English language teaching and international education

Excellent people skills and ability to engage students of all levels and backgrounds

Sophisticated intercultural awareness and communication skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Willingness and flexibility to teach across different course types and levels

Effective time management skills to meet sessional deadlines

Ability to deal with unexpected issues and differing student needsAbility to problem-solve under pressure or escalate as required

Excellent team collaboration skills

Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team

Excellent organisational, administrative and computer skills, including MS Office (MS Teams desirable)

Excellent work ethic

Professional appearance and demeanour

Current Working with Children Check (as per state requirements)

Full Australian work rights

Genuinely concerned for the welfare, academic progress and personal growth of students

Ability to offer appropriate academic counselling or advice

Ability to represent ILSC professionally in business and commercial contexts

Ability to demonstrate initiative in networking and exploring pathway opportunities

A strong supporter of ILSC's mission and visionAbout 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, and India, some of the world's 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 8 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia.

 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

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at ******.

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