Job Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

For more than 30 years, Griffith English Language Institute (GELI), Griffith University’s official English language provider, has been delivering award-winning English language programs to international students. In addition to direct entry pathway English programs, GELI offers short course English programs, and provides English programs to a number of University offshore partners.

Are you passionate about teaching English and exploring different cultures? Do you have a strong academic background and a desire to make a significant impact on students' language proficiency? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic English language teacher to deliver an academic English program for a Griffith University partner university in China The successful applicant will be required to undertake a short period of induction at Griffith English Language Institute (GELI) Gold Coast campus in Australia before locating to China in August 2026 to deliver English programs in-country on a continuing basis contracted to the offshore partner.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct English language classes for international students, focusing on preparing them for academic study in Australia.
• Assess student progress through various evaluation methods, including exams, assignments and presentations.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students, encouraging their language development.
• Integrate best practice teaching and use of technology to enhance students’ English skills and ensure positive student outcomes.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, department heads and institutional staff to ensure program objectives are met effectively.

Qualifications

You will need to hold a minimum of an Australian-recognised Bachelor degree, and TESOL qualification at Graduate Certificate or higher and have significant teaching experience.

In addition to the above, you will possess:

• A National Police Check for visa purposes.
• A willingness and ability to work in China for at least 10 months.
• Demonstrated ability to follow a prescribed curriculum and learning framework and differentiate delivery to individual EAL/D student abilities, language levels, needs and interests.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students and other staff to be a productive and collaborative member of a university community.
• Demonstrated computer and organisational skills to ensure reporting and all administrative tasks associated with the role are completed with a high level of accuracy.

Additional Information

Additional information

Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role referring to the Qualifications listed above.
• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.

Further information

For further information about this role, please contact Senior Manager for GELI, Melanie Williamson on +61 (07) 5552 7588.

Closing date: This position will remain open until filled. All applications must be submitted online.