Lexis English is part of the Lexis Education Group, operating language schools within Australia in Brisbane, Byron Bay, Maroochydore, Noosa, Sydney and Perth, and overseas in Japan and Korea. Lexis provides high quality language, vocational and teacher training programs to more than 10,000 international students drawn from more than 85 countries each year. Group brands include Lexis English, Lexis Training, Lexis TESOL Training Centres, Lexis Korea and Lexis Japan.

Lexis English Brisbane campus is seeking a Campus Manager to work as a key part of our small academic team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, and working closely with colleagues across other campus locations, this role is ideal for a self-motivated ESL professional seeking a long-term position with our organisation.

The role, based in Brisbane, will focus on providing high level academic support to the Operations Manager.

Essential criteria for the position include:

Bachelor’s Degree and Certificate IV in TESOL

Relevant ELICOS experience in a management or supervisory role in Australia

Exposure to, or direct experience in managing ELICOS programs, possibly as a Senior Teacher or A-DOS

Strong management and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to engage, motivate and manage teacher performance

Excellent standard of written and spoken communication

Strong MS Office & student management system skills.

Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across all areas of the company

A warm, empathetic manner in dealing with students

Although a complete position description will be negotiated with the successful applicant, key tasks for the position include, up to 60% face to face teaching and the balance dedicated to student support and academic co-ordination.

Support of teaching staff

Interview and trial new teachers as required

Provide teaching schedules and timetables

Observe teachers and provide feedback

Liaise between teachers and administration

Provide professional support as needed to Senior Teacher and all teaching staff

Mentor young teachers as needed

Organise relief teachers

Provide reference letters when asked

Order student and teacher textbooks as needed

Student Administration

Test, interview and place new students

Counsel, support and give academic advice as necessary

Advise prospective students on study options and assist with enrolment processes

Liaise with exam managers as needed

School Administration

Attend weekly management meetings

Liaise with Tour Groups Manager

Liaise with Agents as required

Accommodation and Student Services

Coordinate and monitor student activity options and budgets.

•Manage the provision of homestay and other student accommodation services.

Coordinate share house accommodation arrangements.

Manage relationships with commercial accommodation providers.

Desirable

Previous experience with Cambridge English Exams, including coordination and delivery

Lexis provides a friendly, welcoming workplace with genuinely motivated teachers and staff, and ample opportunities for career development across our various campus locations.

To apply for this position please send a cover letter and current CV (including 3 referees, one of which having been your manager in the last 12 months) to Operations Manager Chris Orvis corvis@lexisenglish.com.

Only successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.