MEGT Position Description Education/Ability English Teacher
ABILITY ENGLISH
Teacher
Objectives of the Division:
The Education Division:
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delivers high quality education and training services to MEGT Institute and Ability English clients
provides employers, staff and those seeking career and higher education pathways a
supportive environment to foster learning outcomes and develop personal and organisational
growth
to best provide government training funding and assistance to all target cohorts in a fair and
responsible manner
provides a place of employment supporting individual and team growth, encourages ideas,
recognises initiative and provides security
Objectives of the Position:
The purpose of this role is to enhance the students’ learning experience by delivering and assessing
quality, compliant and engaging classes that address the needs of the student and comply with all
Ability English, MEGT and various regulating bodies, policies, procedures and compliance
requirements.
Relationships:
This role reports directly to the Academic (Education) Manager, however also liaises with:
 Campus Manager
 Academic Coordinator
 Student Services Officer
 fellow trainers
 students
Dimension:
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Division: MEGT Education
Employees directly supervised: Nil
Agreed outcomes: as per Key Performance Indicators
Selection Criteria:
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communication and people management skills
self motivation as well as a motivator
focused on student engagement and learning
ability to work in a team environment and be receptive to change
continually strive for personal and organizational development
a good ear for pronunciation errors and ability to error correct preferable
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MEGT Position Description Education/Ability English Teacher
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
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Bachelor and/or Masters Degree from a recognised institution in Australia, the UK, the US, New
Zealand, Canada, or South Africa
CELTA or equivalent teaching qualification specific to teaching English to Speakers of Other or
Foreign Languages from a recognised institution
meet the requirements of working with children criteria
Responsibilities & Duties
Objectives
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to provide students of ABILITY English with high quality and value-added English language
tuition
to enable students to develop communicative competence in English by teaching all necessary
communicative skills within a contextual framework
Basic Job Function
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teaching accredited English language courses 20 hours per week or pro rata as per contract.
performing associated administrative duties
contributing to the College’s ongoing development of curricula and resources
Responsibilities of the ELICOS Teacher
In relation to teaching
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teach face-to-face hours as per contract (including preparation and marking)
facilitate student learning in all language skills areas
refer students to additional materials
conduct evaluations and assess, mark, and record outcomes
provide constructive feedback on student’s work
prepare end of course English proficiency level checks
be observed by trainee teachers and others
guide students on their academic progression and recommend further study within Ability
In relation to administration
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record student attendance
attend staff meetings and training as requested
maintain accurate records of teaching activities
participate in team work within the department
maintain a tidy classroom
In relation to marketing
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cross selling of Ability courses
ensure a high standard of profession behaviour and personal presentation
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MEGT Position Description Education/Ability English Teacher
Key Performance Indicators:
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all assessments and results completed, entered and submitted to relevant administration by due
date
all diaries and class rolls completed correctly and by due date
Positive student feedback with 80% and above rating on the Student Satisfaction Survey, this
is based on the Sydney Student Survey that is run in week 6 and 12 of each term
classroom management (punctuality, cleanliness, student engagement and interaction)
compliance with Ability English standards, procedures, policies and directions
compliance with Duties and Responsibilities as outlined above.
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Responsibilities:
All staff are required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of other personnel
who may be affected by their conduct.
Working with Children Check
All staff will be required to undertake a State/Territory Working with Children Check.
Diversity:
MEGT is committed to welcoming and maintaining a diverse workforce, which will help us attract and
retain a team of talented people to better serve our clients and improve business results.
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