Junior Program Coordinator

Role: Junior Program Coordinator

Location: Brisbane

Reports to: Director of Studies (DoS), Brisbane

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Description:

ILSC Education Group is one of Australia's largest and most recognised 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, Juniors and a variety of engaging Elective classes.

The Junior Program Coordinator plays a crucial role in engaging ILSC young learners in their English language studies, ensuring best practice in L&T methodologies, classroom management, project- based 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; 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.

The Junior Program Coordinator also plays a key role in coordinating the operational delivery of the Junior Program and ensuring engaging, age-appropriate English language instruction to young learners aged 12-17. The role works collaboratively and constructively within the teaching team and the wider campus community. Operating within a highly structured and supportive program environment, the position combines best-practice classroom teaching with a strong focus on student wellbeing, cultural learning, and pastoral care.

In addition to their teaching duties, the Junior Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating operational delivery, maintaining and communicating weekly timetables, liaising with internal and external departments such as academic, accommodation, student services and agents, where appropriate, while also providing lessons drawn from the ILSC Junior English Curriculum, supporting student academic progress and engagement, and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and positive learning experience.

The Junior Program 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 Junior Program Coordinator is supported by the ILSC Head Teachers, reports to the campus Director of Studies (DoS), and is employed in accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES) and the Educational Services (Post Secondary Education) Award 2020.

Job Duties:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Teach a variety of multimodal ELICOS classes (teaching roster and total weekly hours to vary based on operational need; teaching up to 25 hours per week)

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

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 dutiesor projectsas determined by the campus Director of Studies

Coordinate and supervise the operational delivery of the Junior Program, including orientation, daily schedules, extra-curricular activities, and weekly excursions

Liaise with the campus DoS to maintain and communicate weekly timetables covering Junior English classes, afternoon activities and full day excursions

Liaise with internal departments and external agents (if required) to ensure program alignment and student readiness

Act as the primary point of contact for junior students throughout the program for all academic matters and liaise with the Student Services Manager on pastoral care needs

Ensure student wellbeing, safety, and supervision in line with ILSC Junior Program standards and Australian child safety requirements

Liaise with the DoS on critical incidents, emergencies, and behavioural concerns promptly and professionally

Oversee daily attendance and student check-ins across classes, activities, and excursions

Coordinate closely with the Accommodation team regarding homestay placements, arrivals, departures, and ongoing support

Escalate accommodation-related concerns

Coordinate and supervise onsite and offsite activities, including afternoon activities and weekly full-day excursions

Liaise with transport providers and external vendors to ensure safe and timely operations

Support and coordinate Junior Program teachers and activity supervisors as required

Maintain clear communication with agents, advisors, teachers, activity supervisors where required

Ensure accurate program documentation, including attendance records, incident reports, and student progress reporting

Support end-of-course processes, including certificates, progress reports, and post-program feedback

Other related duties or projects as determined by the campus Director of Studies

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:

Passionate about English language teaching, international education, and working with young learners

Excellent people skills and ability to engage students of all levels and backgrounds

Sophisticated intercultural awareness and communication skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Willingness and flexibility to teach across different Junior classes and levels

Effective time management skills to meet program 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 (MS Teams desirable)

Excellent work ethic

Professional appearance and demeanour

Current Working with Children Check (as per state requirements)

Full Australian work rights

Education and Experience Required

Recognised Bachelor'sdegree(or equivalent)

Trinity CertTESOL, Cambridge CELTA, or Cert IVTESOL (or equivalent)

Excellent understanding of TESOL methodology, programs, and assessment practices

Experience working with children or adolescents (12-17) in an educational, summer camp, or study tour environment

Strong understanding of duty of care, student welfare, and youth supervision

Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and respond calmly under pressure

Availability to work flexible hours, including afternoons and weekends during program delivery

Contact Information:

While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

AboutILSC, ELS,Greystone College& Greystone Institute

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,Irelandand 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 careertraining andhas grown to include10incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne,AdelaideandPerth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS EducationalServices, 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.

Ourmission is to provide our global community with transformative learning,livingand work experiences by offering the finest language,careerand higher education programs.

OurCore Values

PASSION:To enrich & transform people's lives

INNOVATION:To evolve through creativity& diversity.

RESPECT:To treat everyone with compassion& dignity.

COLLABORATION:Tobuild community & achieve more together.

INTEGRITY:Toact responsibly& ethicallyin everything we do.

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.

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