Academic Manager

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 Byron Bay campus is seeking an Academic 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 Byron Bay, will focus on providing high level academic support to the Operations Manager.

• Bachelor's Degree and CELTA (or equivalent) (DELTA qualification desirable)
• 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
• 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 text books 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
    • 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 at the email address provided. Only successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.

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