ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDIES - ILSC Adelaide AFTERNOON/EVENING - PERMANENT FULL-TIME JOB DESCRIPTION MARCH 2025 Overview of roleILSC 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. The Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS) Afternoon/Evening plays a key role in supporting the academic management of the school, ensuring high-quality and transformative learning and teaching experiences for English language students and teachers. Reporting to the Director of Studies (DoS) and working closely with the Head Teachers, the ADoS Afternoon/Evening assists in upholding the ILSC mission and core values, ensuring quality and rigour in all aspects of academic operations and regulatory requirements.The ADoS Afternoon/Evening is a key member of the national ELICOS Academic Team, working closely with other Australian campus ADoSs to ensure the continued alignment, development, and overall success of their ILSC campus and of ILSC Education Group. The ADoS position requires constant collaboration with the DoS, Head Teachers, Teachers, ELICOS Admin Teams and Student Services Team, to maintain effective communication of ideas and decisions. The ADoS is calm, empathetic and approachable, with outstanding people skills and sound leadership skills. They will act as a leader within the academic team, guiding Head Teachers on ILSC policies, requirements, and expectations, supporting the DoS in academic operations, empowering others to develop and achieve, and inspiring progressive ideas and continuous improvement within the organisation.The ADoS also works closely with the Academic, Admin and Student Services Teams, and, alongside the DoS, is instrumental in providing guidance and leadership in learning and teaching and academic operations. They will represent ILSC core values internally and externally, participating actively in sector Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Communities of Practice (CoPs).Job DutiesUnder the guidance of the DoS, and with the support of the Head Teachers, the ADoS will have responsibility in the following areas:Supporting and promoting the implementation of ILSC ethos, values, policies and procedures in learning & teaching and across academic operationsSupporting and guiding Head Teachers and assisting with the leadership and management of the academic team, ensuring a collaborative, supportive and professional ethos:Modelling and encouraging respectful, clear, regular, and multi-directional communicationUpholding, managing, and inspiring optimum staff performance, facilitating both collaborative and autonomous continuous professional developmentEmbracing diversity and staff contributionsNurturing and celebrating a respectful and collegiate cultureAssisting the DoS in teacher recruitment, onboarding, inductions and timetable schedulingGuiding the Academic Team in the implementation and training of ILSC's Learning & Teaching PhilosophyLeading the Academic Team in the effective implementation of ILSC curriculum and assessment as per Global Curriculum Team guidanceCollaborating with the Student Services and Admin Teams on student matters including academic progress, attendance, classroom experience, study plans and queriesSupporting student and stakeholder satisfaction, including feedback and reviewsAssisting with the delivery of Session Meetings & Professional Development WorkshopsOverseeing content and dissemination of weekly academic and operational noticesCoordinating Teacher classroom observations & peer observations in collaboration with the Head TeachersAssisting with and carrying out Teacher Performance ReviewsOverseeing/Running Orientation, Welcome Events, Placement Tests and liaising with ELICOS Admin Team as requiredSupporting Head Teachers in Teacher relief and classroom changes as neededOverseeing learning spaces and resources in conjunction with Head Teachers, Resource Coordinators and IT TeamAssisting DoS with liaising with and supporting other departments within ILSC Education Group, in mutual support of the school functions, including, but not exclusively, ELICOS Admin Team, Advisors, Registrars, Accommodation and SalesSupporting the DoS with maintaining regulatory compliance on campus through a sound understanding of sector and workplace requirementsKeeping up to date with industry trends and sector shifts and innovationsActively engaging in the broader ELT profession, representing and promoting ILSC, and implementing learnings internallyTeach ELICOS classes (up to 25 hours; teaching load to vary based on operational needs)Other related duties or projects as determined by the Campus Director of Studies or National DirectorKey Selection CriteriaEducation and ExperienceRecognised Bachelor degreeTrinity CertTESOL, Cambridge CELTA, or Cert IV TESOL (or equivalent)DELTA, IDLTM, MTESOL (or equivalent) (desirable)Minimum five years' teaching experience in quality English language institutionsSound understanding of compliance and quality assurance frameworks in the Australian international education sectorExcellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to mentor and support Teachers in their continuous professional developmentExperience with student support, curriculum development, and assessment practicesSkills and AttributesPassionate about English language teaching and international educationKeen interest in developing and empowering others through a sound leadership philosophyAbility to take initiative and provide calm leadership in problem-solving under pressurePreparedness to escalate issues and suggest solutions as requiredAgile approach to industry conditions and evolving academic operationsExemplary communication and mentoring skillsHigh-level organisational, administrative and computer skills, including MS Office and SMSsOutstanding interpersonal and networking skillsExcellent work ethicEfficient and effective decision-making skillsCurrent Working with Children Check (as per state requirements)Full Australian work rightsFirst Aid Certificate and Emergency Response preparedness (desirable)About ILSC EDUCATION GROUPA 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.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 ValuesPASSION To enrich & transform people's livesINNOVATION To evolve through creativity & diversityRESPECT To treat everyone with compassion & dignityCOLLABORATION To build community & achieve more togetherINTEGRITY To act responsibly & ethically in everything we doIn accordance with ILSC's Accessibility policy, ILSC is committed to providing a barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request.