Teacher Foundation

• Part Time 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)
• Fixed Term until 31 December 2024
• Based across our Warragul, Traralgon & Morwell Campuses (travel required)
• Job Reference No. 2406

About Us

Integrity, excellence, collaboration, and responsibility are at the heart of our educational philosophy and shape our organisation’s identity. 

As the 2023Large Training Provider of the Year (Victorian Training Awards), we are setting the benchmark for the delivery of accessible, quality vocational education and training in the region. 

For more than 85 years, we have been helping our Gippsland communities thrive by empowering local students and supporting local businesses. We have campuses throughout eastern Victoria, from Warragul and Leongatha to Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance, offering a diverse range of training programs.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced individual working with students who have learning disabilities, barriers to learning and or returning to study, to join the TAFE Gippsland Foundation Teaching team in the delivery of our Foundation level courses such as Certificates I & II in General Education for Adults, Work Education, Transition Education, and Skills in Vocational Pathways programs. Applicants must have extensive experience in teaching Literacy and Numeracy and be motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for sharing their knowledge, skills, and experience.

At TAFE Gippsland the role of the Teacher is to

• Share knowledge and experience in your specialist area; 
• Manage the learning process to enable students to achieve their best;
• Develop and deliver relevant and industry current course material;
• Ensure that their own professional teaching and vocational competence and currency is kept up to date along with licensing requirements.

Mandatory Requirements

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or equivalent or willingness to obtain if successful
• Relevant vocational qualifications 
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching in the special education field
• Evidence of industry currency
• Current Victorian Working with Children Clearance
• Current Police check (not older than 5 years)
• Driver’s License 
• Valid Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate

Benefits

• A genuine opportunity to help the local community
• A workforce driven by our values of Responsibility, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence
• A great culture and supportive team environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program 
• Full on-the-job training and support
• An attractive remuneration

How to apply

To apply for this position please visit the TAFE Gippsland website. Applications are to be submitted online and must include;

• a current resume; and
• a cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role (see job description)

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Gabrielle Durand, Program Manager Foundation on 0457 264 ***.

For assistance with the application process please contact Shona Hoggard, Senior People & Culture Advisor on 03 5120 4***.

Applications close 2pm on Friday 08 March 2024.

TAFE Gippsland is committed to fair and equitable recruitment and employment processes based on merit, competence, and potential. If you would like assistance with your resume and cover letter please contact the Gippsland Skills and Jobs Centre on 1300 282 317.

TAFE Gippsland is a Child Safe Organisation and equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for our vacancies.