Jobs List Job Search Job Alert All Jobs My Profile My Applications My Forms My Emails My Tests My Interviews My Details Login Help APS 5 - Language Teacher MessagesTo proceed, please enable JavaScript in your internet browser. After enabling JavaScript, you will need to close and re-open this browser window. $83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% superannuationLaverton - VIC The RoleThe Language Teacher role involves working as part of a team of teachers at the Defence International Training Centre delivering English language courses to international students. The primary instructional tasks take place in the Language Training Section, which offers courses that range from Pre-Intermediate through to Advanced Level. These courses involve a mixed model of General and Academic English components. Some courses may also involve English for Specific Purposes components such as Aviation English, or Military English. Tasks will also include course and materials development for all the above. Work in the Teacher Training Section, may also be a part of timetabled duty. Teacher interest in current global relations and in current ELT methods are fundamental to ensuring a high standard of delivery at DITC. It is also expected that teachers have an active interest in their own professional development.About our TeamDITC administers and supports all international defence force members who arrive in Australia for further training. The Language Training Section at DITC is responsible for all English language learning course outcomes for these members. These are general and academic in purpose and may offer pathways to further education within the Australian Defence College. There are also courses under the supervision of the Teacher Training Section or the Preparatory Training Section that deliver training or academic preparation programmes that an APS 5 Language teacher will also support. The team of language teachers therefore is a flexible and agile team working across many courses. The team plays a pivotal role in language enhancement supporting cross-cultural awareness crucial to developing Australia's ongoing international defence engagement. Our Ideal CandidateWe seek someone who is interested in contributing to the greater mission of using training to support international engagement outcomes. They will be passionate about English language delivery to international students, be willing and able to engage adult students effectively in learning and apply current methods in their learning and teaching. We require someone who wants to work as a member of a team and enjoys the collaborative aspect of a teachers' staffroom, someone who is serious about their own professional development, and can support colleagues in theirs.The background you would bring to this job will include experience in: teaching English as a second or foreign languagedelivering and developing materials for both General English and English for Academic Purposesassessing English language competencyworking with students from a range of language backgroundsdeveloping teachers of English as a second languageworking in a defence-related environment Information Pack Opens in new window
