ELICOS Head Teacher

TAFE NSW Western Institute; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange English College in Melbourne seeks an experienced ELICOS Head Teacher to support the Director of Studies in maintaining high academic standards and coordinating teaching activities. The role combines classroom teaching, academic coordination and mentoring to drive continuous improvement in programs.

The ideal candidate has a TESOL qualification, a degree or diploma (3+ years), and at least five years of ELICOS teaching experience across proficiency levels.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree or diploma involving at least three years of full-time study or equivalent.
• A recognised TESOL qualification or TESOL approach in the qualification.
• At least five years of ELICOS teaching experience across different proficiency levels.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons for diverse language abilities.
• Strong understanding of ELICOS curriculum, assessment, student placement and progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-centred ELICOS lessons across General English and other programs.
• Adapt teaching to varying English language proficiency and learning needs.
• Maintain high standards of classroom instruction, student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Conduct student assessments and provide constructive feedback on progress.
• Support curriculum implementation, teaching resources and assessment practices.
• Assist with teacher timetabling, class allocations and casual teacher arrangements.
• Coordinate teaching resources and contribute to curriculum development and improvement.
• Lead teacher meetings, professional development and academic discussions.
• Monitor teaching quality and effectiveness of academic delivery.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Mentoring teachers

Collaboration

Assessment & feedback

Education

Degree or Diploma (3+ years)

Job description

The ELICOS Head Teacher will play a key role in supporting the Director of Studies in maintaining high academic standards, coordinating teaching activities and ensuring an engaging and supportive learning experience for students. The position combines classroom teaching, academic coordination, teacher mentoring and quality assurance responsibilities. The successful candidate will be an experienced and adaptable ELICOS professional who enjoys teaching, supporting colleagues and contributing to the continuous improvement of academic programs.

Key responsibilities

Deliver engaging, student-centred ELICOS lessons across General English and other English language programs, as required.

Demonstrate flexibility in adapting teaching approaches, lesson plans and learning activities to suit students with varying English language proficiency levels and learning needs.

Maintain high standards of classroom instruction, student engagement and learning outcomes.

Conduct student assessments, provide constructive feedback and monitor academic progress.

Support the effective implementation of curriculum, teaching resources and assessment practices.

Support the Director of Studies in coordinating the day-to-day academic delivery of ELICOS programs.

Assist with teacher timetabling, class allocations and casual teacher arrangements.

Coordinate teaching resources and contribute to curriculum development, review and improvement.

Facilitate teacher meetings, professional development activities and academic discussions.

Monitor teaching quality, student progress and the effectiveness of academic delivery.

About you

A recognised degree or diploma involving at least three years of full-time study or equivalent.

A recognised TESOL qualification or a qualification incorporating TESOL methodology, meeting applicable ELICOS teacher qualification requirements.

At least five years of ELICOS teaching experience, preferably across different English language proficiency levels.

Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons for students with diverse language abilities, learning needs and educational backgrounds.

Strong understanding of ELICOS curriculum, assessment practices, student placement and progression.

Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students and academic management.

Sound knowledge of ELICOS regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Previous experience as an ELICOS Head Teacher, Senior Teacher, Academic Coordinator or in a similar academic leadership role (highly desirable).

Experience mentoring teachers, conducting classroom observations and facilitating professional development (highly desirable).

Experience delivering General English, IELTS Preparation and/or EAP programs (highly desirable).

About us

Orange English College is a CRICOS-registered ELICOS provider located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, delivering quality English language education to international students. We offer a range of English language programs, including General English, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and IELTS Preparation, within a supportive, multicultural and engaging learning environment. We are committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience while fostering professional growth, collaboration and innovation among our teaching team.

A welcoming, supportive and multicultural working environment.

Opportunities for professional development and academic leadership.

The opportunity to contribute to curriculum development and academic improvement.