Elicos Head Teacher - Evening

ELICOS HEAD TEACHER - EVENING (PERMANENT FULL-TIME) JOB DESCRIPTION (JAN ) Overview of roleILSC 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 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 Group. The 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 DutiesThe 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 successSupport DoS in academic operations such as teacher scheduling and professional developmentCoordinate teacher relief and classroom changesTrain and guide Teachers in ILSC Curriculum and Assessment documents and practicesTrain and guide Teachers in ILSC LMS and EdTech software and practicesRun Orientation, Welcome Event, Placement Tests and liaise with ELICOS Admin Team Oversee campus and teacher needs as requiredOversee eLearning and classroom resources as required, in conjunction with Resource CoordinatorsConduct student assessments as requiredContribute to Session meetings & Professional Development workshopsPlan weekly student noticesAssist with new teacher recruitmentRun new teacher inductionsMaintain and update ILSC Teacher Guide as requiredCoordinate 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 requiredParticipate in and represent ILSC at external SIGs and CoPsStay attuned to sector support and opportunities available to teachers and studentsOther related duties or projects as determined by the campus Director of Studies Key Selection CriteriaEducation and Experience Recognised Bachelor's degreeCambridge CELTA or Cert IV TESOL (or equivalent)Minimum three years' teaching experience in quality English language institutionsExcellent understanding of TESOL methodology, programs, and assessment practicesExperience with online learning management systems and multimodal deliveryDemonstrated focus on continuous personal and team professional development Skills, and Attributes Passionate about English language teaching and international educationAgile approach to industry conditionsFlexible and willing to trial new coursesStrong communication and mentoring skills Excellent people and coordination skillsAbility to work autonomously as well as within a teamAbility to problem-solve under pressure or escalate as requiredExcellent organisational, administrative and computer skills, including MS OfficeSolid interpersonal and networking skillsExcellent work ethicCurrent Working with Children Check (as per state requirements)Full Australian work rights First Aid Certificate (desirable)