Casual FS Teacher - Business, Communication & Social Context

Posted:
12/2/2024, 1:24:31 AM

Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Overview:

Seeking applications from qualified teachers with experience teaching senior secondary school students, including international students, to teach

  • Subject: Media
  • Casual hourly rate: Teaching rate is $86.49 and the Non-Teaching rate is $66.29
  • Semester 1 dates: 20th Jan 2025 – 6th June 2025
  • Great office location in Melbourne CBD: Building 85 on 97-99 Franklin Street Melbourne

 

 

About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)

RMIT UP is a company owned by RMIT University, providing a range of education solutions to students, academics, and professionals in Melbourne and overseas. 

We offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities that enable personal and professional growth. 

 

About Foundation Studies (FS)

The RMIT UP Foundation Studies Program consists of courses comparable in standard to an Australian Year 12 curriculum. It is nationally recognised as a program that equips international students with the skills and capabilities to seek entry into higher education programs in Australia. This program is designed to prepare students for a seamless transition into a range of higher education programs. It develops a mix of discipline knowledge, academic English and study skills in a supportive, flexible and learner-centred environment. It aims to assist students to become independent, critical and lifelong learners and to maximise their potential for success in an Australian university context.  

 

About the Role 

In this position, you will be responsible for the delivery of Media: Power and Persuasion.

You will be responsible for the teaching delivery of these courses including assessment, monitoring academic progress of students, contributing to the development of the FS curriculum and providing an outstanding student experience. 

 

About You 

To be successful in this position you will have: 

 

Essential  

  • Experience teaching Media and one other subject at a senior secondary level or in a Foundation Studies program. 
  • A recognised degree relevant to the course being taught plus:
  • ·       A formal qualification in the delivery of education AND
  • ·       Minimum two years’ relevant teaching experience, including breadth of experience in delivering to students from non-English speaking backgrounds.
  • The minimum requirements for teachers primarily responsible for academic English language subject areas are:
  • ·       A recognised degree AND
  • ·       An appropriate English language teaching qualification AND
  • ·       2 years ESL/EFL teaching experience
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.  
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in delivering and assessing both in face-to-face and online classes (using a Learning Management System such as Canvas and Microsoft Teams).   
  • Substantial discipline knowledge as it relates to this position.  
  • Capacity to identify learning problems in students, propose and implement effective strategies.  
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as a constructive and proactive member of a team.  
  • Demonstrated skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.  
  • VIT registration or Current Working with Children Clearance.  

 

Desirable  

  • Experience teaching other secondary school subjects.
  • Experience teaching international students in a secondary school setting 
  • TESOL (English Language Teaching Qualification) for teacher responsible for non-English subject areas. 
  • Proven collegiality and the ability to share ideas 
  • Knowledge of current pedagogical practices 

 

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-casual-fs-teacher-nov-2024.pdf

Course Descriptions:

Here are the course descriptions for subjects taught in the Foundation Studies program in RMIT UP

https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/course-description-business-communication-and-social-context.pdf

https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-course-description-stem.pdf

https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-course-description-arts-design-and-architecture.pdf

Applications Close:

13 Dec 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

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