ESL/IELTS Job in Melbourne
$50+ p/h
About the role
Hawthorn-Melbourne has been providing English language courses for international students for almost 40 years. Today, we offer a broad range of programs to serve the varied objectives of our students, including General English, Academic English, IELTS Preparation and English for High School. We also provide international students with a pathway to the University of Melbourne via our direct entry program – UMELBP. As warmer weather returns and the new year approaches, we are expecting an increase in teaching opportunities at our college, particularly on UMELBP.
Staff at Hawthorn-Melbourne work in a collegial, welcoming and supportive environment at our new, award-winning campus in the city. Classes run face-to-face for 4 hours a day, and teachers have additional time to complete other duties, including preparation, marking, and attending meetings. Teachers typically work between 2 and 5 days a week, depending on their preferences and the needs of the school.
The person we seek will ideally have the following:
- Minimum of a first degree and formally recognised TESOL teaching qualification, such as a Certificate IV in TESOL.
- EFL/ESL teaching experience in Australia or overseas.
- Can demonstrate an approach to teaching which shows evidence of effective and culturally sensitive class management, knowledge of current TESOL theory and practice in the ESL/EFL classroom and an understanding student engagement and learning styles.
- The ability to carry out administrative duties required of Hawthorn-Melbourne teaching staff to a high standard (e.g. monitoring of attendance, assessment standardisation and moderation, course record-keeping).
- Professionalism, which includes teamwork, collegiality, information and resource sharing, and high standards of professional conduct.
- Current Working with Children Check.
Desirable skills & qualities
- Experience across a wide range of ESL courses.
- Familiarity with online learning platforms including Zoom and Moodle.
- Strong MS Office competencies, including Outlook and SharePoint.
How to apply
Please apply online including your resume and a cover letter. For enquiries about the role, please contact Nick Kirk on n.kirk@hawthornenglish.vic.edu.au. Applications will remain open until Sunday 20th October at 11:59pm. However, we reserve the right to progress or confirm applicants prior to the closing date. Applications received after the closing date may be considered pending the outcomes of the recruitment process.
About Us
Hawthorn-Melbourne is part of the Navitas Group, a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. We create life-changing opportunities to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 70,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.
Diversity and Inclusion
Navitas promotes and embraces an inclusive and diversified workforce. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity in the workplace will deliver a rich and collaborative environment for our employees, students and clients. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and diverse community groups.
Extra information
For more information or to view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers
Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check. Only people who are eligible to work in Australia may apply for this position.
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