Role: Junior Program Coordinator
Location: Brisbane
Reports to: Director of Studies (DoS), Brisbane
Please note if you have any questions about the role or prefer to apply via email, please contact us at [email protected].
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 duties or projects as 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’s degree (or equivalent)
- Trinity CertTESOL, Cambridge CELTA, or Cert IV TESOL (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.
About ILSC, 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, Ireland and 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 career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, 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 Educational 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 Values
PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives
INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity.
RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.
COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together.
INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in 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.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at [email protected].
