Company Description Boston Institute is an English training college focused on supporting international students in Australia to succeed academically, professionally, and socially. The institute aims to build a community of resilient and accomplished students who positively contribute to both local and global economies. Recognizing that strong English language skills are essential for work, permanent residency, and everyday life in Australia, Boston Institute offers targeted training in speaking and writing. By 2030, the institute seeks to have a positive impact on more than 50,000 international students by helping them develop fluent, effective English communication.
About the Role
We are seeking a versatile, results-driven Academic Manager who is equally comfortable leading academic operations and standing in front of a class. This role combines academic leadership, compliance oversight, and hands-on teaching across both General English and PTE Academic preparation streams. The ideal candidate has a track record of helping students achieve strong, measurable PTE score gains, and enjoys mentoring a teaching team to do the same.
Key Responsibilities
1. PTE & General English Teaching
• Deliver high-impact PTE Academic classes, teaching all four skills (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening) with a focus on strategy, scoring criteria, and measurable score improvement.
• Deliver engaging General English classes according to a scheduled teaching timetable.
• Track individual student score progress and adjust teaching strategies to close specific skill gaps.
• Develop and refine PTE practice materials, mock tests, and score-prediction resources.
2. Academic Leadership & Teacher Development
• Mentor, support, and lead the teaching team through classroom observations, constructive feedback, and targeted professional development, with particular emphasis on PTE teaching technique.
• Oversee curriculum and assessment across General English and PTE streams to ensure optimal,
consistent student outcomes.
• Build and maintain a bank of PTE score-improvement benchmarks and reporting tools for the teaching team.
3. Compliance & Operations
• Ensure strict compliance with CRICOS, ELICOS Standards, and relevant national training frameworks.
• Manage class allocations, teacher schedules, and day-to-day academic workflow.
• Monitor student academic progress, manage attendance tracking, and handle academic escalations
compassionately and firmly.
• Lead academic audit preparation and quality-improvement initiatives with Operations and Compliance.
4. Student & Brand Engagement
• Support student retention and satisfaction by addressing academic and PTE-related concerns directly.
• Partner with the Sales & Marketing team on digital content — including PTE score-result testimonials, student spotlights, and on-camera promotional campaigns.
About You
Qualifications & Certifications
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., CELTA, DELTA, or equivalent).
• Tertiary qualification in TESOL, Education, or a related field (postgraduate highly regarded).
• PTE Academic trainer certification, or demonstrated extensive experience teaching to the PTE test format, strongly preferred.
Experience & Expertise
• Proven experience in an Academic Management, Senior Teacher, or Director of Studies role within the Australian ELICOS / international education sector.
• Demonstrated success preparing students for the PTE Academic exam, with evidence of consistent student score gains.
• Active, current classroom teaching experience, balancing teaching workloads with administrative duties.
• Deep working knowledge of CRICOS and ELICOS compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with culturally diverse student cohorts.
Skills & Attributes
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and organisational skills.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent cross-functional communication.
• High confidence and comfort appearing on camera for video content and promotional media.
Why Join Boston Institute?
• Prime CBD Location — 208 Clarence Street, close to public transport, cafes, and city life.
• Impactful Leadership — shape academic direction, mentor passionate educators, and directly influence student PTE outcomes.
• Dynamic Culture — work alongside a supportive management team that values academic excellence and creative initiative.
How to Apply
Ready to lead our academic team, teach PTE and General English, and make a difference in our students' lives? Please submit your Resume and a brief Cover Letter detailing your relevant leadership, PTE teaching, and score-improvement track record at rupinder@bostoninstitute.nsw.edu.au
Boston Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
