Deliver a course that is in high demand with passionate students. Annual Salary L1-L3 $78,564 - $107,995 Located at our Epping Campus, close to public transport and secure onsite parking. About the Organisation: Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. Delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise. At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support. About the Role: This position is responsible for quality teaching and assessing of the Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocational Major (VCE VM) at Melbourne Polytechnic. Duties: Work with Manager, Program Coordinator, and Senior Secondary Curriculum Learning & Teaching Specialists to set and achieve teaching objective that meet the requirements set by VCAA and the VCE VM curriculum. Collaboarate with collegues and Senior Secondary Curriculum Learning & Teaching Specialists to design and develop relevant learning and assessment resources that align with the VCE VM Curriulum and Study Guides Develop course programs tha build on students’ interests, abilities and strengths including developing and extending education and employment pathways. Undertake a range of administrative, coordination and learning services activities directly related to the assigned program. Develop, maintain and evaluate student learning programs, projects and associated materials. Establish and maintain a learning environment that empowers and encourages students to take personal responsibility and is encouraging of them. Communicate and co-operate with colleagues in team teaching and other situations, including research of mentoring models. Assist in securing and managing any work placement or vocational experience component connected to program delivery. Maintain and assist in the accurate recording of information in learners’ portfolios. Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress and assessment in line with Melbourne Polytechnic and contractual requirements. This includes involvement in the selection and assessment of intending students, assessment and documentation of students’ progress within the program as required and the identification and introduction of strategies to assist students experiencing learning and/or settlement difficulties. Contact learners to discuss absence and to support their return to the classroom, wherever possible (timings of contact to be determined with line manager). Participate in classes and programs at times and days which best suit the learners’ needs, as negotiated with relevant program leadership. Participate and work with department team members in validation and moderation sessions with other providers and/or industry. Provide pre-course advice to students and participate in the student selection, enrolment and induction processes. Assist with staff induction. Support other teachers and team-members in the site or program by cooperative teaching, creating excursions, planning incursions or supporting learners to learning from group-projects. Provide authoritative advice to stakeholders in relation to learning needs of students and training needs of employers. Communicate regularly with the Program Coordinators/Leaders and other staff within the Bridging and Preparatory Studies department and VCE VM program to establish a flexible team environment and consistency in resource and delivery strategies. Maintain and keep abreast of Child Safe standards and embed into daily work and teaching practices. Provide pastoral care of young people that aligns with Child Safe Standards. For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description. Skills and Experience Required: Hold VIT (Victorian Institute of Teaching) registration. Appropriate post-graduate Secondary teaching qualifications together with recent experience relevant to VCE and pre-vocational youth programs. Demonstrated understanding of applied learning principles, teaching methodologies and a demonstrated high standard of teaching practice; a commitment to learner-centered teaching; knowledge of, and experience in, teaching methodologies and strategies appropriate to pre-vocational youth programs including current curriculum, assessment and reporting issues affecting pre-vocational youth programs, including “at risk” target groups. Proven capacity to plan, schedule and meet agreed deadlines in the completion of duties and to work both productively, individually and within a team and to have the capacity to liaise with the Program Coordinator regarding student and case management issues. Well-developed teaching skills including the ability to select and use a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies appropriate to diverse needs of the student group together with demonstrated effective student management skills. Demonstrated capacity to initiate and implement change and innovation in response to emerging needs and priorities in the department environment. Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and an exemplary professional approach when interacting together with excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate capacity to network, explore and develop partnerships to increase student engagement and opportunities during and post studies. Excellent use of ICT skills to produce work for learners, to assist with e-learning and to report across a range of programs. Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination, Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement. Successful applicant must have an Employee Working with Children Check clearance and be able to obtain a National Police Check. TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40110) including Design and Develop Assessment Tools (TAEASS502) and Address Adult language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills (TAELLN411) or (TAELLN401A) - desirable. How to Apply: Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered Current CV Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description) For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: tracypearmanmelbournepolytechnic.edu.au or via phone: (03) 9269 8667. If you email us, please make sure you put the job title and job number in the subject line. Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website. Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted. A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant. We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today Recruitment Agencies Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals. Diversity and Inclusion Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.