Program Manager, English

UTS College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options (including WFH)

Wellbeing programs and EAP access

Continuous learning and LinkedIn/UTS L

Staff recognition program

Ethics of Respect and Integrity

Job summary

UTS College Limited invites applications for an experienced Program Manager, English to lead the English program supporting international and domestic students through UTS Foundation Studies and diploma pathways. The role requires a capable leader who drives teaching excellence and program quality across Sydney and TNE locations.

You will lead, develop and coach a high-performing teaching team, ensure alignment with ESOS and National Code standards, and collaborate with internal and external

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in TESOL or Applied Linguistics and recognized ELICOS teaching qualifications (CELTA/DELTA or equivalent).
• Significant experience leading within an ELICOS/EAP environment with strong student outcomes.
• Proven success leading and motivating high-performing teaching teams in dynamic settings.
• Deep expertise in English language pedagogy, curriculum design and quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of ESOS, National Code and NEAS Standards in international education.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across diverse teams and partner organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the English program across Sydney and TNE locations.
• Drive curriculum and teaching practice innovation and enhance student engagement.
• Contribute to strategic academic initiatives and quality assurance across the College.
• Ensure program compliance with regulatory standards and College policies.
• Lead recruitment, performance management and professional development of teaching staff.

Skills

TESOL expertise

Curriculum design

Student engagement

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Education

Postgraduate TESOL qualification

CELTA/Delta or equivalent

Job description

UTS College is a leader in pathway education. We were one of the first pathway colleges in Australia and have supported thousands of students – both international and domestic – to achieve their dreams and aspirations. This spirit of innovation has continued throughout our 30-year history and remains a feature of how we work today. We aspire to be a place where our values of integrity, honesty, courage, compassion, respect and imagination are alive and tangible in our everyday interactions, in our planning and execution and in the way others see us.

The College is a wholly-owned entity of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and our Sydney campus is based at UTS in the heart of the city. We enjoy and value our close strategic and operational relationships with the University across all areas of our work.

UTS College currently has the opportunity for an experienced and passionate Program Manager, English to join the Education Team, leading UTS College’s English program that prepares international students for entry to UTS Foundation Studies, UTS College diploma programs, and UTS undergraduate and postgraduate study.

We are seeking a capable, enthusiastic leader who sets clear expectations, builds a high-performing and engaged teaching team, and leads people constructively through change. The role works across a complex range of stakeholders and systems, and requires clear, confident communication and close attention to detail.

About the role

Teaching and learning excellence

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the English program across Sydney and TNE locations, ensuring high-quality teaching, exceptional student outcomes and a student-centred learning experience.
• Drive innovation in curriculum, teaching practice and student engagement, informed by feedback, data and emerging educational trends.
• Contribute to strategic academic initiatives and educational projects that strengthen learning and teaching across the College.

Transnational education (TNE)

• Contribute to the quality and consistency of ELICOS delivery across TNE partnerships through academic quality assurance, moderation, reporting and continuous improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with TNE partners and internal stakeholders to support compliance with academic standards, curriculum requirements and quality expectations.
• Support the development of partner teaching capability and contribute to the growth and success of the College's transnational English language programs.

People leadership

• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing teaching team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth and student success.
• Build workforce capability through effective recruitment, performance management, coaching and leadership through change.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that supports staff wellbeing and engagement

Financial management

• Contribute to the commercial sustainability and growth of the English program through effective resource planning, operational management and support for student recruitment initiatives.

Compliance, policy and reporting

• Ensure the English program operates in accordance with regulatory requirements, academic standards and College policies.
• Contribute to academic governance, quality assurance and reporting processes that support continuous improvement and organisational success.

What you’ll bring

• Postgraduate qualifications in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or a related discipline, together with recognised ELICOS teaching qualifications (such as CELTA, DELTA or equivalent).
• Significant experience teaching and leading within an ELICOS and/or English for Academic Purposes (EAP) environment, with a demonstrated track record of achieving strong student outcomes.
• Proven success leading, developing and motivating high-performing teaching teams in a dynamic educational setting.
• Deep expertise in contemporary English language pedagogy, curriculum design and academic quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory and quality frameworks governing international education, including ESOS, the National Code and NEAS Standards.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across diverse teams, cultures and partner organisations.
• A collaborative and student-centred approach, with a genuine commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and educational excellence.
• The ability to navigate change, manage competing priorities and deliver results in a complex and evolving environment.
• A current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Desirable:

• Experience in teacher training, coaching or professional development.
• Experience supporting quality assurance and academic oversight within transnational education (TNE) partnerships.

What UTS College has to offer

• A flexible work environment,including working from home and from our convenient inner-city campus within walking distance to Central Station.
• A diverse workplace with a passion for encouraging and supporting inclusiveness.
• Wellbeing programs including discounted gym memberships, free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing initiatives and resources.
• Continuous learning and professional development (including ongoing learning & development opportunities, free LinkedIn Learning access and the UTS Library)
• An easy-to-use Staff Recognition Program
• A collaborative culture built on our Ethics of Respect, Integrity, Courage, Imagination, Compassion and Honesty

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship, and candidates are required to have full working rights for this position.