Senior Teacher Navitas English Manly Full time, fixed term 7 month contract Navitas is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, English language training and settlement services, creative media education, workforce education and student recruitment.
Navitas, or PIBT as it was then, was founded in 1994 with the goal of helping more international students succeed at university in Australia via improved student support and an extended academic year. Since this time Navitas has significantly expanded the services it offers its students and clients and is now creating opportunities through lifelong learning for over 83,000 people in 31 countries per year. With the Centre Manager & Director of Studies (CM-DoS), responsible for the success of the ELICOS centre, through the management of educational delivery: to an industry-leading standard of quality in accordance with the requirements of the regulatory environment Essential • Degree and CELTA (or equivalent) • 2 years relevant TESOL experience • Dynamic, talented educator • Detail sensitive, with excellent initiative, time management, prioritisation and task completion skills • Team player, with strong interpersonal skills • High standards of written and spoken communication • Commitment to the market position, reputation and performance of E&C Desirable • DELTA • IELTS, Business English, EAP/ESP teaching experience • e-learning skills • Strong MS Office competencies, including Outlook, Word and Excel What we offer An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The Navitas Group offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within Australia and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer. Enquiries and applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to Alex Cadman at
[email protected]. Applications close on 27 February 2017. Successful applicants require working rights in Australia, and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check.
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Position Description Title:
Senior Teacher, University Partnerships Australasia (UPA) Division
Division:
UPA Division
Reports to:
Centre Manager and Director of Studies, English & Careers (E&C)
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Overview and Objectives of the Position:
With the Centre Manager & Director of Studies (CM-DoS), responsible for the success of the ELICOS centre, through the management of educational delivery: to an industry-leading standard of quality in accordance with the requirements of the regulatory environment
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Key Relationships: CM-DoS Teachers Student Services Manager (SSM) Student Service Officer (SSO) Activities Coordinator (AC)
Key Result Areas:
Academic leadership and management Oversees the highest standard of ELICOS educational services delivery by working with the CM-DoS in: planning and coordinating all aspects of centre educational services, including teaching and course delivery overseeing the maintenance of high quality teaching resources and materials, including managing the coursebook ordering systems and ensuring that materials used by teachers are correctly presented in accordance with company policy managing the maintenance of myStudy facilities, the provision of the teachers’ myStudy schedule, and the monitoring of teachers' non-teaching tasks coordinating effective day one intakes, class formation & placement, assessment, and certification processes, including ensuring all academic records are in compliance with the National Code ensuring centre teachers receive appropriate and relevant day-to-day direction and support on course curricula, materials and teaching practice actively monitoring teaching standards troubleshooting issues arising in student and agent complaints participating in organisational forums on educational and marketing issues as appropriate in order to facilitate continuous improvement of educational services, and to promote the competitive market position and profitability of Navitas English successfully completing projects using agreed project management frameworks as directed by the CM-DoS taking accountability for managerial responsibilities at the ELICOS centre in the CM-DoS’ absence from time to time participating in the monthly ELICOS Centre Operations videoconference in the CM-DoS’ absence as required teaching an appropriate weekly teaching load as directed by the CM-DoS, including standby teaching when required developing materials and curricula documents in conjunction with the CM-DoS
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administering all aspects of non-GE courses including internal marketing, pre-test marking, course enrolment numbers, exam administration, student counselling and agent liaison Providing all aspects of education counselling as appropriate
Recruitment and development Contributes to the highest standard of teacher professionalism and performance by: assisting in the recruitment of high quality centre teaching and educational staff participating in the induction and training of new teaching staff leading, with the CM-DoS, a comprehensive professional development program for educational staff, including performance and peer observation programs, and teacher professional development workshops modelling high standards of work performance Industry liaison Contributes to the professional standing of Navitas as a centre of excellence by: actively promoting Navitas courses, services and expertise in relevant professional forums and to appropriate organisations and clients day-to-day liaison and communication with students, clients, and other stakeholders through a range of authorised communication channels, including official social media sites, in accordance with company policy Compliance Contributes to the maintenance of client privacy by: ensuring privacy regulations are understood and implemented ensuring client records and personal information are stored securely according to Navitas English privacy policies cooperating with other Navitas staff and external agencies in a way which ensures Navitas complies with privacy regulations Contributes to the maintenance of a safe working environment, by: maintaining local workplaces that are safe and without risk to health ensuring relevant occupational health and safety regulations are complied with at local workplaces
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Qualifications and Selection Criteria
Essential: Degree and CELTA (or equivalent) 2 years relevant TESOL experience Dynamic, talented educator Detail sensitive, with excellent initiative, time management, prioritisation and task completion skills Team player, with strong interpersonal skills High standards of written and spoken communication Commitment to the market position, reputation and performance of E&C Desirable: DELTA IELTS, Business English, EAP/ESP teaching experience e-learning skills Strong MS Office competencies, including Outlook, Word and Excel
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