Teacher Horticulture

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Detail information about job Teacher Horticulture. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Fixed Term Contract to December 2019
• Part Time Position
• Time Fraction Negotiable 0.6 – 0.8 (22.8 – 30.4 hours per week)
• Based at Federation Training’s Morwell Campus
• Job Reference No. 1849

 About Us:
Federation Training is a public Technical and Further Education (TAFE) provider of Vocational Education and Training. With ten campuses from Chadstone in Melbourne’s outer East across the state to Lakes Entrance, Federation Training offers a diverse range of programs and specially designed learning environments, providing students with the opportunity to get hands on and develop real skills and experience in the industry of their choice.

About the Role:
Federation Training is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic industry expert with a passion for sharing their knowledge, skills and experience to join our Horticulture Teaching team. The main focus of this position is to support students, deliver quality training and assessment, develop resources and undertake educational administration within the Horticulture Programs. The successful applicant will have current industry experience with the ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their best. 

The Role of a Teacher is to:

• Manage the learning process to enable students with a disability to achieve their best;
• Develop and deliver relevant and industry current course material in an appropriate manner to students with a disability;
• Maintain their own vocational currency to ensure they are delivering the most up to date practices;
• Ensure student records are accurate and maintained according to policies and procedures;
• Adhere to quality and compliance principles and practices in relation to teaching and assessment activities;
• Apply innovative delivery practices contextualised to the clients’ needs;
• Contribute to the growth and development of Federation Training;
• Provide advice and information regarding Federation Training’s courses.

To be successful in this position you will need:

• A Certificate IV in Training & Assessment TAE40110 is desirable; (The successful applicant will be required to enrol and complete the TAE40110 if not already held)
• A teaching qualification at Diploma level or above would be treated favourably;
• Vocational qualification in the relevant discipline; (Minimum Certificate IV in Horticulture)
• Relevant and current vocational and/or industrial experience;
• Applicable licences as appropriate to the vocational discipline;
• An ability to deliver across multiple skill sets would be highly regarded;
• Experience providing training to and working with students with a disability would be treated favourably;
• Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively;
• Capability to facilitate learning in an adult environment;
• Commitment to quality customer service.

A six month probationary period applies to this position. Successful applicants must hold a current driver’s licence and will be required to satisfy a National Police Records Check and a Victorian Working with Children Check.

Benefits:

• Remuneration in accordance with the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2015 depending on qualifications and experience;
• Professional Development Opportunities;
• Access to Employee Assistance Program;
• Employment with Gippsland’s leading Training Provider.

How to Apply:  
Click on the ‘Apply for this Position' button above to be redirected to Federation Training’s website. Applications must be submitted online and include a current CV and address the Key Selection Criteria. No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

For specific enquiries relating to this position please contact Bruce Macpherson, Program Manager on 0427 556 800.

For assistance with the online application process please contact the Human Resources Department on (03) 5120 4570.

Applications close at 2pm on Wednesday 1 August 2018