State Government Of Victoria, Australia | Vet Building And Construction Trainer / Design Technology (Wood) Teacher | Geelong

VET Building and Construction Trainer / Design Technology (Wood) Teacher Job posted: 06/12/2024
Northern Bay P-12 College is a unique multi-campus school located in the Northern Suburbs of Geelong made up of four Prep - Year 8 campuses and a fifth Year 9 - Year 12 campus. The college also boasts a Family and Early Learning Centre and the Geelong Industry Trade Training Centre (GITTC) on our Goldsworthy site.
The College operates through a three sub-school structure to enhance our 'One School - One Team' ethos which emphasises a rigorous focus on Student Learning underpinned by a proactive and supportive well-being framework. Across the college, staff work in Professional Learning Communities based upon the Stages of Learning: Prep - Year 2, Year 3 - 6, and Year 7 - 9 & Year 10 - 12. These teams meet regularly in Campus based and college wide groups to implement data informed strategies that support continued improvement of learning outcomes for all students.
Organisationally the college is arranged in three sub schools, the Hendy P-8 Campus and Peacock P-8 Campus Sub School; the Wexford P-8 Campus and Tallis P-8 Campus Sub School and the Goldsworthy Year 9-12 Sub School. Additionally, the College Assistant Principal - Student Enrichment Programs leads a portfolio that includes oversight of programs that connect students with further educational opportunities as well as providing executive leadership to College facilities including the Family and Early Learning Centre and the GITTC.
The College is very well supported by a strong team working to implement a college wide, sustainable Inclusion Team structure that consists of specialised teachers and education support staff, including a College Inclusion Leader, Inclusion Support Coordinators, Mental Health Wellbeing Leaders (Years P-6), Inclusion Workers and an Inclusion Administration Assistant. The Inclusion Team works closely with the College Nurse, College Wellbeing Team, mentor teachers, education support staff, CALD staff, Allied Health practitioners and DET Student Support Services.
As a College we embrace our diversity, boasting a proud cohort of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students and a large First Nation student population. The College supports the needs of students through a structured English as an Additional Language program (EAL) and through implementation of the Marrung Strategy.
Our vision is to instill community commitment, confidence and high expectations in lifelong learning by:
Constructing curriculum, pedagogy and teacher professionalism to achieve above expected outcomes for all students at each stage of learning. Developing students who are highly employable with values of resilience, optimism, self-respect and who strive for personal best. Developing young people who are engaged, motivated and challenged to fulfil their potential. Maximising educational opportunities and creating purposeful and diverse pathways for all students. Developing partnerships with other schools, community organisations and business. Northern Bay College is characterised by school values inspired by student voice: Growth The College has a shared community commitment to support every child to grow academically and emotionally. With a growth culture we celebrate improvements in skills, engagement, outcomes, and participation.
We value positive actions and relationships across the College that increase our collective potential for improvement. Actively working together supports our goal to better improve outcomes in learning, health, and participation.
Persistence Our College communities share expectations to continue to pursue our goals and outcomes, even if challenging or when it takes time and energy. We seek solutions and strategies to ensure our ongoing improvement.
Kindness Our College encourages all members of our community to model and interact with each other in a positive and respectful manner. As students, staff, and families we operate with a kindness mindset, encouraging and developing an inclusive and diverse community.
In Summary We want a college where learning is visible and where students feel safe, respected by staff, believed in by staff, listened to by staff and taught by knowledgeable, capable and enthusiastic teachers.
Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs. SC2: Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. SC3: Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents. SC4: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement. SC5: Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching. SC6: Demonstrated knowledge of VET Certificate II in Building and Construction or higher, and the ability to design and deliver competency-based programs in this and other technology areas as appropriate. Role The role will require the successful applicant to be able to independently design, develop, implement and review the delivery of the:
· 22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-Apprenticeship
Delivery of the Certificate II in Building and Construction is in the Geelong Industry Trade Training Centre's Building and Construction Workshop which is located adjacent to Northern Bay College's Senior Secondary Campus in Indiana Avenue, Corio. It is expected that the successful applicant will have high level skills and experience in the use of wood working machinery, tools and equipment.
The target audience for the Certificate II Building and Construction is Year 10-12 students from government and independent schools across the Geelong area. Students may undertake the Certificate II in Building and Construction as part of their VCE, VCE Vocational Major or Victorian Pathways Certificate course.
The applicant will be required to work as a team with other teachers and staff.
Duties may also include teaching Yr7-12 Design and Technology (Wood) classes as required and based on the applicant's skills and experience.
Applicants should hold a current Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment as well as relevant industry qualification and industry experience. Applicants would also need to be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. This may include eligibility for applying for Permission to Teach (PTT).
The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection in order to improve knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.
Delivery and assessment of units of competence for the level of qualifications applied for. Assess students enrolled in the qualification as per the Learning and Assessment Strategy. Ensure compliance with AQF requirements within your job role. Competent knowledge of ASQA/VRQA compliance and other applicable standards and legislation. Comply with all relevant legislation and policies. Personal qualities which foster a high level of achievement in students. Responsibilities The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students; Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school; Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal; Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions; Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties. Who May Apply Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
VIT LANTITE To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Who May Apply Qualifications & experience A passion for VET training. Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Relevant Industry qualifications relevant to the delivery of Certificate II in Building and Construction. Minimum 2 years of Australian industry-based experience. Capacity to relate well with students and peers at all levels. Excellent presentation, communication and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise work and follow procedures and processes. Attention to detail and work accurately under pressure. Demonstrated ability in working co-operatively and effectively as a member of a team. #J-18808-Ljbffr