Address About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. We have recently been named the State Winner of the 2023 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland Training Awards, and the Large Training Provider of the Year at the National Training Awards for 2023. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies. By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be a part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.
In TAFE Queensland, South West Region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in “making great happen” through the embodiment of the following core values and behaviors in all that we do:
We take ownership
We are brave and contribute
We invest in each other
We seek to understand
We celebrate success
Your Opportunity
We have two (2) exciting opportunities to join a high performing teaching team in the role of TAFE Teacher- AMEP/SEE.
We are looking for people with current industry experience, knowledge and qualifications in English Language to join our teaching team.
These positions will be offered on a temporary full-time basis for 12 months, unless otherwise determined.
These positions report to the Educational Team Leader and are based at TAFE Queensland's Toowoomba campus, however the appointed candidates may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses or worksites, and travel associated with delivery will be compensated.
You will be able to contribute to developing and delivering quality learning, teaching, and assessment to a wide range of clients through:
Outcome focused vocational education and training (VET) programs;
Linking with industry, schools, universities, community, other TAFE and VET providers;
Maintaining currency with industry practices, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies and philosophies; and
Working in an environment of ongoing change and continuous improvement.
Mandatory Requirements
Applicants must possess relevant formal vocational qualifications:
An undergraduate degree of at least three years' duration awarded by an Australian university or tertiary institution, or its onshore or overseas equivalent; and
A recognised specialist post graduate TESOL qualification (with supervised teaching practicum of 60 hours with a minimum of 25 hours supervised teaching); and
At least 100 hours teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) or Adult Literacy/Numeracy in the last three years.
Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided;
Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided; and
Evidence of undertaking professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency-based training and assessment.
Additionally, to become a TAFE Teacher, you must hold one of the following training and assessment credentials:
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment plus TAELLN411 Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills (or TAELLN401A) and TAEASS502 Design and Develop Assessment Tools (or TAESS502A or TAEASS502B); or
TAE50111 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; or
TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or its successor; or
TAE50211 Diploma of Training Design and Development; or
TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development or its successor; or
A higher-level qualification in adult education (approved by TAFE Queensland).
Highly desirable:
Experience in teaching adults.
Salary
The salary range for a TAFE Teacher is $81,867 - $109,586 (gross) per annum, depending on educational qualifications held and teaching experience.
Benefits
Some of the other benefits of working at TAFE Queensland include:
Four (4) weeks recreation leave (annual accrual)
Five (5) weeks Non-Attendance Time programmed annually for preparation
Paid overtime arrangements may be available, according to operational requirements, with generous compensation
Flexible work options (e.g. Purchase leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)
12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging
Financial assistance towards relocation expenses may be available
Professional development, study assistance and support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes
Wellbeing initiatives and social responsibility programs
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products)
Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support options
Work at Home Software (e.g. Adobe and Microsoft software)
Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition
Pride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies
White Ribbon Australia Accredited Workplace
Free car parking
How you will be assessed
The ideal applicant will:
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Possess skills and knowledge of national training packages and accredited courses to support competency.
Development and the ability to respond positively to industry and individual needs.
Demonstrate capacity for best practice in the management of teaching and learning activities including the development of industry relevant, flexible, innovative, technology enhanced learning options, training products and solutions.
Demonstrate capacity for initiative, self-management, teamwork and sustainable practice, with the ability to accept, promote and manage change through the use of well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate commitment to self-development with the focus on maintaining skills contemporary industry and teaching practices and the use of educational technologies and Learning Management Systems to support learning.
Possess sound knowledge of safe, equitable and anti-discriminatory work practices and demonstrate ability to be flexible, inclusive, responsive and deliver quality student experience.
How to apply
If you are interested in this role, please use the 'Apply' button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal.
When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:
A detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in vocational education and training, why you are interested in this role and what you will bring to the role if successful (a maximum of 2 pages in total)
Closing date: 4pm, Friday 2 February 2024
Job Reference Number: TQ2024-42
Contact
Anne Smith
Regional Director
Phone: 0409 460 270
Email: Anne.smith2@tafeqld.edu.auThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
