Vocational Trainer - Redbank Plains State High School

Redbank Plains State High School is a large school with a diverse student population. We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Vocational Trainer to join our Student Wellbeing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and developing proactive strategies to support literacy, numeracy, wellbeing, engagement, and behaviour for Year 11 and 12 students. This is a unique opportunity to play an integral role in achieving successful outcomes for senior students. This position is offered on a full-time basis until 15 December 2024 unless otherwise determined.

About Us:

Redbank Plains State High School prepares students for success in an evolving world and fosters active engagement with families and the community to cultivate well-informed, empathetic, and globally-minded citizens. Established in 1987, our school is committed to delivering an enriching, accessible, and rigorous curriculum, ensuring that every student can excel academically and personally every day. Over the past thirty-seven years, we have consistently provided exceptional education, sporting, and cultural programs to the Redbank Plains community. With a legacy of high expectations and a focus on guiding all students towards achieving their aspirations, we offer an exciting opportunity for interested individuals to join a supportive and collaborative school environment. Join us and become part of a dynamic team committed to fostering success and growth for all.

About the Role:

The Vocational Trainer - Student Engagement will be a member of the Student Wellbeing team. The succesful candidate will play a crucial role in implementing and refining proactive strategies aimed at supporting senior students' literacy, numeracy, wellbeing, engagement, and behaviour.

Responsibilities include:

• Work collaboratively to deliver programme curriculum that targets identified skills shortages and enhances the transition from school to employment, preparing students for the workforce.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance senior students' literacy and numeracy skills.
• Foster a supportive learning environment that prioritises student wellbeing and engagement.
• Provide individualised support to students to address specific learning needs and behavioural challenges.
• Facilitate appropriate assessment processes, monitor student progress, record and track competency completion, initiate intervention strategies, and ensure all aspects of the training programme are satisfactorily achieved for students.
• Plan, initiate and deliver training from endorsed Training Packages on the Scope of Registration, in accordance with the Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations and Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).
• Provide instruction to students and teachers in a range of skills and techniques relative to safe use of equipment in an educational/industry setting.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) 
• Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.  

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

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