Study Group Coordinator - Sydney, Australia - ILSC Education Group

Description

Role: Study Group Coordinator

Location: Sydney

Term: Full-time 6-month fixed term

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 a full-time teacher, the Study Group Coordinator plays a crucial role in teaching English courses, engaging ILSC students in their English language studies, ensuring best practice in Learning & Teaching 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, the Study Group Coordinator fulfills extra duties to further support the Student & Community Outreach Team (SCO Team) with study group programs throughout the year. The Study Group Coordinator works closely with the National Coordinators, Student & Community Outreach, in the planning, preparation, execution, and reporting of the study group programs. The split between the Teacher and the Study Group Coordinator role varies, depending on program demand.

The Study Group Coordinator 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.

The Study Group Coordinator reports to the campus Director of Studies and works closely with the National Coordinators, Student & Community Outreach. The Study Group Coordinator is engaged under the terms of The National Employment Standards (NES) and the Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020.

Job Duties

The 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 but not to exceed 25 hours)
• 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

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

• Support the SCO Team in preparing tailored activity calendars and study group programs
• Support with recruitment and training of group mentors and provide them with ongoing guidance during the programs
• Manage study groups throughout their stay in Australia
• Greet the groups at the airport whenever needed
• Welcome the group on the first day on campus, run orientation session and a city tour as appropriate
• Book and ensure activity tours after school and on weekends based on a predefined activity calendar
• Organise transportation and meals as required, including prepaid cards and vouchers
• Collect and manage footage of groups and support the Marketing Team with content for social media campaigns
• Help organise and provide on-the-ground support for graduation ceremonies
• Act as the liaison between groups and the SCO Team
• Funnel teacher/course/activity feedback through to the Global Curriculum Team and the SCO Team for continuous improvement
• Assist SCO team with staff and student activities
• Other related duties or projects as determined by the campus Director of Studies or the National Coordinators, Student & Community Outreach

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 teaching young learners (desirable)
• Experience in managing study groups (desirable)
• Experience with online learning management systems and multimodal delivery
• Demonstrated focus on continuous professional development (English Australia CPD Framework, IATEFL TEASIG and NEAS CPD Points highly regarded)

Skills and Attributes

• Passionate about English language teaching and international education
• Passionate about student and staff welfare and a deep sense of compassion for and understanding of the challenges faced by international students and staff in Australia
• Excellent people skills and ability to engage students of all levels and backgrounds with compassion and understanding
• 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 needs
• Ability 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
• Interest in social media & branding
• Excellent work ethic
• Professional appearance and demeanour
• Current Working with Children Check (as per state requirements)
• Full Australian work rights

About ILSC

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

In accordance with ILSC's Accessibility Policy, ILSC is committed to providing a barrier-free environment.