Lead Teacher Building Construction

• Full Time, Ongoing Role - Annual Salary $111,391 + Super
• Coordinate the daily operations for the Building Construction programs to ensure that classes run efficiently
• Located at our Preston campus, close to public transport and the Preston Market

About the Organisation:

Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

About the Role:

The Lead Teacher Building Construction is to coordinate the daily operations for the programs to ensure that classes run efficiently and compliance requirements are met. Further, they will ensure all aspects of program development, delivery and record management meet compliance requirements.

Duties:

• Participate in classes and programs.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate student learning programs, projects, and associated materials.
• Establish and maintain a learning environment that empowers and encourages students to take personal responsibility and is encouraging of them.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of quality assurance processes in relation to program and course administration, design, delivery assessment, and evaluation of training materials.
• Assist in securing and managing any work placement or vocational experience component connected to program delivery.

For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description.

Skills and Experience Required: 

• A Degree, Diploma or Certificate relevant in both content and academic level and industry experience relevant to the department.
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40110) including Design and Develop Assessment Tools (TAEASS502) and Address Adult language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills (TAELLN411) or (TAELLN401A) or the TAE40122
• Completion of a course of teacher training accredited at diploma which includes supervised teaching practice in an adult learning environment and studies in adult teaching methodology (Australian Qualification Framework Level 6).
• Extensive knowledge of the Building Construction industry
• Vocational experience and current competence within the Building Construction industry.
• Demonstrated ability to teach programs in Building Construction industries.
• Well-developed skills in teaching including the ability to select and use a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies appropriate to a diverse student population and the competency standards required.
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee) – mandatory.
• Valid National Police Check – mandatory.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered

• Current CV
• Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description)

For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: Robertpresutti@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au 

If you email us, please make sure you put the job title and job number in the subject line.

Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.

Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.

A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.

We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today!

Recruitment Agencies

Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.