AddressAbout the role:
A highly rewarding opportunity to join Box Hill Institute as the Work Education Teacher!
As the Work Education Teacher you will be providing high quality and innovative teaching and course materials to students with intellectual disabilities and/or cognitive impairments. You will be supporting student success in their Certificate II Work Education course and their work placements in order to help improve their employment and/or educational pathways.
You will be delivering planned lessons using a variety of methods including Moodle to engage students and meet their learning styles and needs as well as providing a safe and supportive learning environment that enables students to successfully complete their qualification. You will also have the opportunity to complete workplace visits during work placements when necessary.
The Work Education Teacher is a member of the Disability Enterprises team in the Faculty of Health, Community, Disability and Animal Sciences. Disability Enterprises provides accredited foundation programs at Certificate I and II level such as Transition Education and Work Education, for learners with intellectual disabilities. The Disability Enterprise unit forms partnerships on behalf of BHI with Disability Service Providers and Disability Enterprises and delivers accredited training to their participants and employees.
About You:
To deliver the Certificate II in Work Education a teacher/trainer must have;
- Certificate IV Training & Assessment (TAE40116) or higher teaching qualification in adult education AND
- Demonstrable expertise in teaching in the special education field.
This expertise can be demonstrated by possessing the following:
- Bachelor of Education with a Special Education (or higher) specialisation area
OR
- Evidencing relevant knowledge of theories, methods, and practices in teaching learners with a permanent cognitive impairment/intellectual disability through a combination of activities such as:
- Ongoing relevant professional development
- Engagement with disability teacher networks
- Peer review of teaching/third party report detailing performance
- Documented relevant teaching experience
- Units of competency imported from accredited courses or endorsed training packages must reflect the requirements of trainers specified in the endorsed or accredited training product.
You will also possess experience understanding adult learning principles and the ability to utilise learning management systems as well as being able to demonstrate your passion for knowledge sharing. In addition, you will possess the ability to design and deliver engaging and relevant course materials and lessons whilst working collaboratively within a team, contributing to the positive work environment and culture
The right candidate will be readily adaptable to changing circumstances within the classroom and provide a highly supportive and compassionate demeanour and high level communication skills.
About Us:
We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high quality educational outcomes.
Our organisation comprises of Box Hill Institute (Box Hill & Lilydale locations) and Centre for Adult Education (Melbourne CBD) as well as partnerships across various correctional and defence sites in Victoria.
We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we’ll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance.
Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
Benefits:
We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include:
- Flexible work arrangements (dependent on the role requirements)
- Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
- On-site parking
- Novated leasing and salary packaging
- Access to health & wellbeing resources
- Employee discounts on health insurance, car rental, newspaper subscriptions and more
- Access to libraries offering ebooks, films, novels, children's books and so much more
- Discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming
- Purchased Leave
If you have questions about this role, please contact Robyn Fletcher r.fletcher@boxhill.edu.au
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute’s pre-conditions for employment. These include providing a satisfactory (valid employee) Working With Children Check and National Police Check.
Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
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