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About the Role
UTS College seeks a passionate Program Manager, English to lead its English program, preparing international students for entry into UTS programs. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic leader who sets clear expectations, builds high-performing teams, and communicates effectively across diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the English program across Sydney and TNE locations, ensuring high-quality teaching, exceptional student outcomes, and a student-centred learning experience.
- Drive innovation in curriculum, teaching practice, and student engagement, informed by feedback, data, and emerging educational trends.
- Contribute to strategic academic initiatives and educational projects that strengthen learning and teaching across the College.
- Contribute to the quality and consistency of ELICOS delivery across TNE partnerships through academic quality assurance, moderation, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
- Work collaboratively with TNE partners and internal stakeholders to support compliance with academic standards, curriculum requirements, and quality expectations.
- Support the development of partner teaching capability and contribute to the growth and success of the College's transnational English language programs.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing teaching team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and student success.
- Build workforce capability through effective recruitment, performance management, coaching, and leadership through change.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that supports staff wellbeing and engagement.
- Contribute to the commercial sustainability and growth of the English program through effective resource planning, operational management, and support for student recruitment initiatives.
- Ensure the English program operates in accordance with regulatory requirements, academic standards, and College policies.
- Contribute to academic governance, quality assurance, and reporting processes that support continuous improvement and organisational success.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related discipline, together with recognised ELICOS teaching qualifications (such as CELTA, DELTA, or equivalent).
- Significant experience teaching and leading within an ELICOS and/or English for Academic Purposes (EAP) environment, with a demonstrated track record of achieving strong student outcomes.
- Proven success leading, developing, and motivating high-performing teaching teams in a dynamic educational setting.
- Deep expertise in contemporary English language pedagogy, curriculum design, and academic quality assurance.
- Strong understanding of the regulatory and quality frameworks governing international education, including ESOS, the National Code, and NEAS Standards.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across diverse teams, cultures, and partner organisations.
- A collaborative and student-centred approach, with a genuine commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and educational excellence.
- The ability to navigate change, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a complex and evolving environment.
- A current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Experience in teacher training, coaching, or professional development (Desirable).
- Experience supporting quality assurance and academic oversight within transnational education (TNE) partnerships (Desirable).
- Candidates are required to have full working rights for this position.
Skills
- TESOL
- Applied Linguistics
- ELICOS teaching
- CELTA
- DELTA
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- English language pedagogy
- Curriculum design
- Academic quality assurance
- ESOS
- National Code
- NEAS Standards
- Communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Teacher training
- Coaching
- Professional development
- Transnational education (TNE)
Location
- Sydney
- TNE locations
Work Type
- Flexible work environment
- Working from home
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Postgraduate qualifications in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or a related discipline
- Recognised ELICOS teaching qualifications (such as CELTA, DELTA or equivalent)
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Working from home
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing initiatives and resources
- Continuous learning and professional development
- Ongoing learning & development opportunities
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
- UTS Library access
- Easy-to-use Staff Recognition Program
About the Company
- UTS College is a leader in pathway education and has supported thousands of students to achieve their dreams.
- The College is a wholly-owned entity of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and values its close strategic and operational relationships with the University.
- Our values include integrity, honesty, courage, compassion, respect, and imagination.