Juniors Programs Head Teacher

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Universal English College (UEC) Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

(ELICOS / TESOL) Junior Programs Head Teacher

Permanent position

What you need to know about us

Universal English College (UEC), is one of the longest running private English language college for international students in Australia – we've been delivering the highest quality English language courses to international students for 37 years.

We are currently looking for an experienced, professional, engaging, dynamic and enthusiastic, Junior Programs Head Teacher to join our passionate team in the heart of the Sydney CBD.

What you need to know about this role

We offer General English, IELTS, Cambridge, Academic English and Junior Program courses.  We are currently looking for an experienced, professional, engaging, dynamic enthusiastic, Junior Program Head Teacher.

UEC teachers are expected to be professional, dynamic, interested and interesting with a real passion for teaching and learning.

All candidates must have a degree and a suitable TESOL qualification. You must also have legal work rights for Australia.  Experience teaching Junior Programs, including High School Preparation, and in course content creation (curriculum and materials) preferred.

Salary and conditions are as per the Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020, )

What you'd be doing

  • Preparing and delivering high-quality Junior Programs English lessons, including for High School Preparation
  • Teaching Junior Programs, including HSP, from the Sydney campus
  • Being the face of the UEC business to students, which means being friendly, professional, patient and customer-service focused
  • Course content creation (curriculum and materials)
  • Marking and administrative tasks associated with the teaching role

What you'd need to succeed

  • Experinece with Junior Programs, including High School Preparation
  • A degree, suitable TESOL qualification and WWCC
  • Passion for teaching and learning
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • To be comfortable and effective working independently as well as part of a driven team
  • IT skills in Microsoft Office and an ease and interest in technology generally
  • A positive, flexible attitude

What next

If this sound like you, please send us your CV and a cover letter or email that states how you meet the selsction criteria and your potential start date) to Richard Pincus at

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Must have legal work rights for Australia.

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