AddressABOUT US
Chisholm is Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, with campuses located across Melbourne and the south east.
Each year, we welcome some 41,000 students from over 43 culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. More than 1,400 passionate and dedicated Chisholm employees work together to deliver quality training and education in Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and key residential growth corridor.
A Victorian Government-owned TAFE, we aim to lead the way in education and training to inspire success and transform lives.
Our purpose is to excel in education and training and be respected and valued for enhancing the social and economic futures of individuals, industry and communities.
Our drive for commercial success is underpinned by our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity and Respect.
In the past 20 years, we have grown significantly to become a multi-sector institute, delivering a broad range of education and training programs and services in higher education, vocational education and training (VET) and school sectors across ten campuses in Victoria, online, in the workplace and overseas with partner educational and government organisations.
We offer over more than 400 courses, from Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)/Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM)/ Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS), through to nationally accredited qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and short courses.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The EAL/AMEP teacher, Foundation College provides professional teaching and vocational expertise, across all aspects of delivery, planning and performance to ensure excellent outcomes for learners, the organisations that employ them and the communities they serve.
The position focuses on excellence in learner support, teaching delivery and learning assessment, resource development and educational administration.
The incumbent is a key and active participant of Foundation College and works to promote educational excellence, business growth and student-centred services for the Foundation College team.
Your key accountabilities will be to:
- Plan education practices and delivery sessions that reflect the most effective way to engage learners
- Develop and deliver planned teaching sessions in a variety of innovative and adaptive ways, using technology, including Moodle, to engage learners and meet their needs and learning styles
- Design and develop teaching and learning resources including tailored materials in a range of formats to suit varying learning styles
- Enhance the student experience to improve engagement early on and assist learners to interact with their academic and social environment to prevent attrition and encourage success
- Work with learners to improve their employability and life skills
- Complete workplace visits during workplace/clinical placements to support students and enhance learner skills
- Ensure high-quality, up-to-date and relevant teaching delivery, assessment and student engagement strategies to support learner success and contribute to the achievement of Chisholm’s shared goals.
ABOUT YOU
You will have relevant a tertiary qualification in a 3-year Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent and a Postgraduate in TESOL qualification in adult education, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) and hold registration with VIT (Victorian Institute of Teaching) or a current Employee Working With Children Check.
In addition to this, you will enjoy working collaboratively within a diverse team, and be highly motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
BELONGING AND INCLUSION
Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this position close 9 am Wednesday 22 May 2024.
Applications should include:
- a covering letter
- curriculum vitae
- contact details of three (3) referees.
Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including but not limited to:
- valid Employee Working With Children Check
- National Police Check
- International Police Check (if applicable)
- verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport or birth certificate
- certified copies of qualifications and transcripts.
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information please contact Lalitha Gurram, Education Manager on 9212 4733.
Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
