National Lead of Professional Experience Management - Schools (Education & Training)
Full time
Position: National Lead of Professional Experience, School of Education
Location: Sydney or Fremantle Campus
Employment Type: Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract
Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship, and research. Education – Providing students with valuable classroom experience and the opportunity to form relationships with schools. About the University The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
About the Office The School of Education (Fremantle and Sydney) offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including initial teacher education for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers, and postgraduate programs in early childhood, leadership and management, curriculum, special learning needs, and religious education.
Professional Experience is a core component of our Initial Teacher Education programs. The quality of our professional experience program has contributed to the University's reputation for graduating students who are profession-ready and highly valued in a range of settings.
About the Role The National Lead of Professional Experience role will be responsible for the School of Education's Professional Experience programs across both the Fremantle and Sydney campuses. The role reports to the National Head of School, Education.
Key Responsibilities Provide strategic academic leadership for the School's Professional Experience programs in Early Years, Primary, and Secondary Education. Develop strong partnerships with schools, early learning centres, and other industry partners locally and nationally to provide innovative, cost-effective professional learning opportunities for teacher education courses. Liaise with academics on campus and Professional Experience Office staff to ensure the delivery of professional experience is consistent with the Faculty and University priorities, policies, professional standards, and legal requirements. Develop Professional Experience policies and processes to ensure compliance with legal, OSH, and external regulatory requirements (i.e. accreditation, Teaching Performance Assessment). Represent the School of Education at local and national forums related to Professional Experience. Contribute to research conducted by the School and other partners into Professional Experience. Collaborate with the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA) Coordinator to ensure alignment between Professional Experience and GTPA requirements. Qualifications, Skills & Experience A doctoral degree and standing appropriate to the relevant discipline area. Significant classroom teaching experience in Primary or Secondary Education settings with current Teacher Registration. Experienced in a similar Professional Experience position. Experienced in the Teacher Performance Assessment and experience using SONIA. Strong expertise to build and maintain partnerships with Schools and Early Learning providers. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Exhibit strong leadership skills including the ability to foster high levels of collegiality and the capacity to empathise with students. Capability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy education environment. Supportive of the Objects of the University. How to Apply Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 6 January 2024
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr