Academic English Teacher – China

Griffith University; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 92,126 - 131,398; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an Academic English Teacher to deliver programs in China. This role requires teaching English to prepare international students for academic study in Australia. Applicants must hold a relevant degree and TESOL qualification, with significant teaching experience. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on students' language proficiency while enjoying a rewarding adventure abroad.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Australian-recognised Bachelor degree and TESOL qualification.
• Significant teaching experience, particularly in English language teaching.

Responsibilities

• Conduct English language classes for international students.
• Assess student progress through various evaluation methods.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students.
• Integrate technology to enhance students’ English skills.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to meet program objectives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Australian-recognised Bachelor degree

TESOL qualification

Job description

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Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

For more than 35 years, Griffith English Language Institute (GELI), Griffith University’s official English language provider, has been delivering award-winning English language programs to international students. In addition to direct entry pathway English programs, GELI offers short course English programs, and provides English programs to offshore partners.

Job Description

Are you passionate about teaching English and exploring different cultures? Do you have a strong academic background and a desire to make a significant impact on students' language proficiency? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic English language teacher to deliver an academic English program for a Griffith University partner high school in China. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a short period of induction at Griffith English Language Institute (GELI) Gold Coast campus in Australia before locating to China in August or September 2025 to deliver English programs in-country on a continuing basis contracted to the offshore partner.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct English language classes for international students, focusing on preparing them for academic study in Australia.
• Assess student progress through various evaluation methods, including exams, assignments and presentations.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students, encouraging their language development.
• Integrate best practice teaching and use of technology to enhance students’ English skills and ensure positive student outcomes.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, department heads and institutional staff to ensure program objectives are met effectively.

Qualifications

You will need to hold a minimum of an Australian-recognised Bachelor degree, and TESOL qualification and have significant teaching experience.

In addition to the above, you will possess:

• A willingness and ability to work in China for at least 6 months.
• Demonstrated ability to follow a prescribed curriculum and learning framework and differentiate delivery to individual EAL/D student abilities, language levels, needs and interests.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students and other staff to be a productive and collaborative member of a - school - community.
• Demonstrated computer and organisational skills to ensure reporting and all administrative tasks associated with the role are completed with a high level of accuracy.

Additional Information

Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role referring to the Qualifications listed above.
• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.

Further information

For further information about this role, please contact Senior Manager for GELI, Melanie Williamson on [phone].

For application queries, please contact People Services on [phone] and quote reference number REF5487V.

Closing date: This position will remain open until filled. All applications must be submitted online.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Higher Education

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