English Language Teacher

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Working in our University Partnerships Australasia division you’ll be part of a team supporting Navitas’ portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices. Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

Hawthorn-Melbourne has been providing English language courses for international students for over 40 years. Today, we offer a broad range of programs to serve the varied objectives of our students, including General English, Academic English, IELTS Preparation and English for High School. We also provide international students with a pathway to the University of Melbourne via our direct entry program – UMELBP. As warmer weather returns and the new year approaches, we are expecting an increase in teaching opportunities at our college, particularly on UMELBP.

So working in our University Partnerships Australasia division means you’ll become part of a dedicated community that extends beyond the classroom, encompassing a wide range of professions.

Our global footprint offers you the chance to connect with people from around the world.

We'd like to hear from you!

Staff at Hawthorn-Melbourne work in a collegial, welcoming and supportive environment at our award-winning campus in the city. Classes run face-to-face for 4 hours a day, and teachers have additional time to complete other duties, including preparation, marking, and attending meetings. Teachers typically work between 2 and 5 days a week, depending on their preferences and the needs of the school. Teaching duties may also include the supervision of students or class groups on excursions within the Greater Melbourne region and regional Victoria.

Essential Skills & Qualities

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and formally recognised TESOL teaching qualification, such as a CELTA.
• EFL/ESL teaching experience in Australia or overseas.
• Can demonstrate an approach to teaching which shows evidence of effective and culturally sensitive class management, knowledge of current TESOL theory and practice in the ESL/EFL classroom and an understanding of student engagement and learning styles.
• Can demonstrate the ability to conduct student assessments and protect academic integrity standards in line with best practice.
• The ability to carry out administrative duties required of Hawthorn-Melbourne teaching staff to a high standard (e.g. monitoring of attendance, assessment standardisation and moderation, course record-keeping).
• Professionalism, which includes teamwork, collegiality, and high standards of professional conduct.
• Current Working with Children Check.

 Desirable Skills & Qualities

• Experience across a wide range of ESL courses.
• Postgraduate qualifications in TESOL, such as DELTA, MTESOL.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms including Zoom and Moodle.
• Strong MS Office competencies, including Outlook and SharePoint.
• Experience of project work, including curriculum and assessment development

This position requires, as a minimum:

• A degree
• An entry level TESOL qualification*

* TESOL Entry Qualification means either a TESOL Certificate (e.g. CELTA) OR a unit in TESOL method as part of an undergraduate degree.

What we can offer 

• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities
• We offer careers across our global operations
• We recognise, reward and care for our staff
• We provide access to LinkedIn Learning for your professional development
• We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive

Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

• At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
• We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. 

How to Apply

Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. For enquiries about the role, please contact Nick Kirk (••••@hawthornenglish.vic.edu.au).

To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers. 

All applicants must have full working rights within Australia to be considered. Successful candidates, depending on their role, may be required to undergo a Police Check in addition to providing a Working with Children Check, as noted in 'Essential Skills & Qualities'